Discovery Bay, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Discovery Bay
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Aerial view of Discovery Bay
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Location in Contra Costa County and the state of California
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 Discovery Bay, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  California |
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| County | Contra Costa | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.95 sq mi (18.00 km2) | ||
| • Land | 5.59 sq mi (14.48 km2) | ||
| • Water | 1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2) 11.7% | ||
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 15,358 | ||
| • Density | 2,746.42/sq mi (1,060.47/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
94505
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| Area code(s) | 925 | ||
| FIPS code | 06-19339 | ||
| GNIS feature IDs | 1701762, 2408672 | ||
| Website | https://www.todb.ca.gov/ | ||
Discovery Bay is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It's located in eastern Contra Costa County, California, in the United States. This area is about 60 miles (97 km) away from the big city of San Francisco. It's part of the wider San Francisco Bay Area. In 2020, about 15,358 people lived there. This was a 15% increase from the 2010 population of 13,352.
Discovery Bay started as a community built around water. It has many man-made waterways and is surrounded by fresh water. One part of the community includes a golf course. Many homes in Discovery Bay have their own private docks. These docks give people direct access to the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta. Newer parts of the town have been built on land that used to be farms. You can get to Discovery Bay by road using California State Route 4.
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History of Discovery Bay
Discovery Bay was first planned in 1964. It was originally going to be called "Riverside" or "River Lake." The community was built on land known as the Byron Tract. This land was once used to grow crops like barley and potatoes. In 1968, a person named Jurgen Lunding helped give the community its current name.
In July 2007, Discovery Bay got its very own ZIP Code: 94505. Before that, it shared a ZIP code (94514) with a nearby town called Byron. To celebrate this, people in Discovery Bay held a huge gathering of paddle boats. This event even set a world record!
Where is Discovery Bay?
Discovery Bay is located in California. The total area of the community is about 7.0 square miles (18 km2). Most of this area, about 6.2 square miles (16 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), is water. This means about 11.7% of Discovery Bay is covered by water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,326 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,351 | 303.5% | |
| 2000 | 8,981 | 67.8% | |
| 2010 | 13,352 | 48.7% | |
| 2020 | 15,358 | 15.0% | |
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Discovery Bay has grown a lot over the years. In 1980, only 1,326 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 15,358 people. This shows how popular the community has become.
In 2010, there were 13,352 people living in Discovery Bay. Most of the people, about 99.7%, lived in regular homes. About 26.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.1% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Discovery Bay was about 39.6 years old.
Most homes in Discovery Bay are owned by the people who live in them. In 2010, about 82.4% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest, about 17.6%, were rented.
Schools in Discovery Bay
Students in Discovery Bay go to schools that are part of the Byron Union School District. There are two elementary schools for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. These are Discovery Bay Elementary and Timber Point Elementary. Both of these schools were recognized as California Distinguished Schools in 2012. This award means they are excellent schools.
Excelsior Middle School is for students in 6th through 8th grade. It is located in the nearby town of Byron. This middle school had major updates and new buildings added in 2012. Excelsior Middle School was also named a California Distinguished School in 2004.
For high school, students from Discovery Bay attend Liberty High School. This school is in the Liberty Union High School District, located in Brentwood. Students at Liberty High School have even started an arts group called "PADA." This group works with city officials. They allow some students to paint and decorate electrical boxes and walls around town. These artworks often show themes related to Discovery Bay. There are plans for a fifth high school in the area, but they are currently on hold.
See also
In Spanish: Discovery Bay (California) para niños
