Green Valley, Solano County, California facts for kids
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Green Valley
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Location in Solano County and the state of California
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 Green Valley, Solano County, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Solano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.309 sq mi (21.522 km2) |
| • Land | 8.308 sq mi (21.519 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.004 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
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| • Total | 1,625 |
| • Density | 195.57/sq mi (75.504/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
94534
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-31099 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853394 |
Green Valley is a community in Solano County, California, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people, but it's not an official city or town.
Green Valley is located in the northeast part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It's about 45 miles (72 km) from Sacramento and 38 miles (61 km) from San Francisco. It's also close to Napa Valley, famous for its vineyards. The name "Green Valley" has been used for this area for over 100 years.
In 2020, the population of Green Valley was 1,654 people.
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Green Valley's Location and Size
Green Valley is located at coordinates 38°15′34″N 122°9′52″W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Green Valley covers a total area of about 8.3 square miles (21.5 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Green Valley?
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States Census counted 1,654 people living in Green Valley.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Green Valley had a population of 1,625 people. This means there were about 196 people living in each square mile (75 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Green Valley were White (86.9%). There were also people who identified as African American (2.5%), Asian (5.0%), Native American (0.4%), and Pacific Islander (0.6%). About 7.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 678 households in Green Valley. A household is a group of people living together. About 19.2% of these households had children under 18. Most households (71.4%) were married couples. The average household had 2.40 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 13.2% were under 18 years old. A large portion, 39.0%, were between 45 and 64 years old. Also, 29.0% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Green Valley was 55.5 years.
Most homes in Green Valley (91.4%) were owned by the people living in them. Only a small number (8.6%) were rented.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, Green Valley had 1,859 people living there. The population density was about 224 people per square mile (87 people per square kilometer).
The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with most people being White (85.15%). Other groups included African American (6.72%), Asian (3.01%), and Native American (0.48%). About 4.46% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 735 households. About 25.9% of these households had children under 18. Most households (72.0%) were married couples. The average household size was 2.53 people.
The median age in 2000 was 50 years. About 21.2% of the population was under 18. A significant portion, 36.6%, was between 45 and 64 years old. And 20.4% were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Green Valley (condado de Solano) para niños
