Ballard, California facts for kids
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Ballard
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Location of Ballard in Santa Barbara County, California.
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 Ballard, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Santa Barbara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.79 sq mi (7.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 768 |
| • Density | 274.87/sq mi (106.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
93463
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582938 |
Ballard is a small community in Santa Barbara County, California. It is one of the towns that make up the Santa Ynez Valley. The closest city is Solvang. In 2010, about 467 people lived there. Ballard is the oldest and smallest community in the Santa Ynez Valley. You can see its history in buildings from the 1880s, like the 1883 Ballard School. The Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church was built in 1889. Ballard was founded in 1880.
History of Ballard
Ballard was started in 1880. It was once a station for the Wells Fargo stage line. The town was named by George Lewis after William Ballard. William Ballard ran the stage station from 1862 to 1870.
In 1882, people thought Ballard would grow into a big city. The first school, Ballard's Little Red School House, was built in 1882. This school is still used today. It is a main attraction in the small village. Ballard did not become a big city as expected.
Today, Ballard is a quiet village. It is also a popular place for people to live. It is known for its excellent elementary school. The area around Ballard is famous for its wine. The wine region near Ballard was shown in the movie Sideways.
Geography of Ballard
Ballard covers an area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water.
People in Ballard
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| 2020 | 768 | — | |
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In 2010, Ballard had a population of 467 people. Most of the people living in Ballard were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 9.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ballard was about 45.7 years old. About 24.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.9% of the people were 65 years or older.
Most homes in Ballard are owned by the people who live in them. A smaller number of homes are rented.
See also
In Spanish: Ballard (California) para niños
