Rio Linda, California facts for kids
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Rio Linda
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Location in Sacramento County and the state of California
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 Rio Linda, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.904 sq mi (25.65 km2) |
| • Land | 9.904 sq mi (25.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
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| • Total | 15,106 |
| • Density | 1,525.24/sq mi (588.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95673
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| Area code(s) | 916, 279 |
| FIPS code | 06-60942 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659514 |
Rio Linda is a place in Sacramento County, California, United States. Its name comes from the Spanish words Río Linda, which mean "Pretty River." It is part of the larger Sacramento metropolitan area.
In 2010, about 15,106 people lived in Rio Linda. This was an increase from 10,466 people in 2000.
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History of Rio Linda
The area where Rio Linda is located was once part of a large Mexican land grant called Rancho Del Paso. This grant was given out in 1844.
In 1910, a company from Minneapolis bought about 12,000 acres of this land. By 1912, the area was divided into smaller plots. It was first known as 'Dry Creek Station'. This was a stop for the Northern Electric Railroad.
In 1913, the name was changed to Rio Linda. Early settlers, many of whom were from Scandinavian and German backgrounds, began to arrive. By 1918, about 50 families lived in the community.
By the 1920s, raising chickens for eggs and meat (poultry farming) became very popular here. Rio Linda became well-known for its excellent poultry production.
Geography
Rio Linda is located in California. It has a total area of about 9.9 square miles. All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Rio Linda?
In 2010, the population of Rio Linda was 15,106 people. Most people, about 77.1%, were White. Other groups included African American (4.1%), Native American (1.6%), and Asian (4.4%). About 20.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Most people in Rio Linda live in homes with their families. About 40.6% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 27.1% were under 18 years old. About 10.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Rio Linda was about 35.9 years.
Sports and Fun
Rio Linda has a place for racing called the Roy Hayer Memorial Race Track. This track is famous because it's where four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon first started racing.
You can also find the start of the Sacramento Northern Bike Trail in Rio Linda. This is a great place for biking!
Neighboring Areas
Rio Linda is surrounded by several other communities.
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Schools in Rio Linda
Rio Linda has several schools for students of different ages:
- Orchard Elementary
- Dry Creek Elementary School
- West Side Elementary
- Heritage Peak Charter School
- Rio Linda High School
- Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
Famous People From Rio Linda
Some notable people have connections to Rio Linda:
- Ken Ackerman, a radio announcer, grew up here.
- Sheila Hudson, a record holder in the Triple-Jump.
- Bob Oliver, a professional baseball player.
- Darren Oliver, also a professional baseball player.
- Chuck Quackenbush, who used to be California's Insurance Commissioner, lived in Rio Linda.
- Justin E. H. Smith, a philosopher and author, lived here for many years.
- Norma Lee, a western swing artist, was once an honorary mayor of Rio Linda.
Images for kids
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A view of Rio Linda
See also
In Spanish: Río Linda (California) para niños
