Clarksburg, California facts for kids
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Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Yolo County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 402 |
| • Density | 198.13/sq mi (76.48/km2) |
| ZIP code |
95612
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| Area code | 916, 279 |
| FIPS code | 06-13784 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 221173, 2582974 |
Clarksburg is a small community in Yolo County, California. It's located right by the Sacramento River, in the very southeastern part of the county. This town sits about 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. Its old name was Clarksburgh.
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About Clarksburg's Location and Weather
Clarksburg covers an area of about 2 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is Clarksburg's Climate Like?
Clarksburg has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
| Climate data for Clarksburg, California (1935–1974) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.5 (11.4) |
58.9 (14.9) |
64.5 (18.1) |
71.3 (21.8) |
78.3 (25.7) |
85.4 (29.7) |
90.6 (32.6) |
89.9 (32.2) |
86.9 (30.5) |
76.9 (24.9) |
63.9 (17.7) |
53.8 (12.1) |
72.7 (22.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 35.6 (2.0) |
38.9 (3.8) |
41.5 (5.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
49.2 (9.6) |
53.5 (11.9) |
56.0 (13.3) |
55.0 (12.8) |
52.9 (11.6) |
46.8 (8.2) |
39.4 (4.1) |
36.3 (2.4) |
45.8 (7.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.84 (98) |
3.00 (76) |
2.15 (55) |
1.39 (35) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.12 (3.0) |
0.01 (0.25) |
0.02 (0.51) |
0.20 (5.1) |
1.03 (26) |
2.09 (53) |
3.15 (80) |
17.37 (441) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 52 |
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Clarksburg's Population and People
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| 2020 | 402 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1870 1880-1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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In 2010, Clarksburg had 418 people living there. This means there were about 206 people per square mile. Most of the people were White (81.1%). There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 26.1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
All 418 people lived in homes. There were 168 households in total. About 30.4% of these households had children under 18. Most households (60.7%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.49 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 23% were under 18, and 22% were 65 or older. The average age in Clarksburg was 48.7 years.
The Story of Clarksburg
Clarksburg started to be settled as early as the 1850s. This is when Merritt Island was first cleared for farming. The town got its first post office in 1876. It was first called "Clarksburgh" but changed to "Clarksburg" in 1893. The town was named after Robert C. Clark, who settled there in 1849.
In the 1920s, a company called New Holland Land Company helped officially create Clarksburg as a community. Many of the families who first settled in the area still live there today. This helps give the community a special small-town feel.
Clarksburg Today
Today, the community is centered around its two churches, the Holland Market, the volunteer fire department, three schools, and the public library. An old Sugar Mill, built in the 1930s, is now being developed. It closed in 1988. Part of the old Sugar Mill now has a modern place for wine tasting and making wine.
The Bogle Winery on Merritt Island is very famous. Their wines are sold all over the world. They were even served at the White House in 2007.
In 2008, Clarksburg had about 300 people. This number is an estimate because the exact borders of the community are not clearly defined.
Clarksburg has three schools: Delta Elementary Charter School, Clarksburg Middle School, and Delta High School. All these schools are part of the River Delta Unified School District.
Buildings with History
Architect William Raymond Yelland spent his summers in Clarksburg with his family. He designed several buildings in the town. These include homes, the Clarksburg Community Church, and the Sugar Mill. Yelland is well-known for his Arts and Crafts and Storybook Houses from the 1920s and 1930s.
Farming and Jobs in Clarksburg
Most of the jobs in Clarksburg are related to farming. The main crops grown in the area are wine grapes, dichondra grass seed, and tomatoes. Alfalfa is also grown, but it's not as important as it was before the 1920s.
Fun Events and Culture
The Paul Reese Memorial Clarksburg Country Run happens every November. It has been a tradition since 1965. This event includes a 20-mile (32-kilometer) race, a half-marathon, a 5k fun run, and special events for children.
The Friends of the Clarksburg Library hold a fundraiser every year called "The Wines of Clarksburg." This event helps support the local library. It often takes place at the old New Holland Land Company site. This is a great chance to see a historic building from the California Delta area.
Famous People from Clarksburg
- Charles Carroll "Tony" Eason, IV (born in 1959) is a former American football quarterback. He went to Delta High School in Clarksburg. He played for the New England Patriots and New York Jets in the National Football League. Eason stopped playing football after the 1990 season and now lives in California.
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See also
In Spanish: Clarksburg (California) para niños
