Suisun City, California Facts for Kids

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City of Suisun City

City in California

Suisun City Marina with City Hall in the background

Flag

Seal

Motto(s):

"Discover The Experience"

Location in Solano County and the state of California

Suisun City, California

Location in the United States

United States

October 9, 1868

Government

• Type

Council-Manager

Area

• Total

4.04 sq mi (10.47 km²)

• Land

3.98 sq mi (10.31 km²)

• Water

0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) 1.39%

Elevation

7 ft (2 m)

Population

(2010)

• Total

28,111

• Estimate

(2019)

29,663

• Density

7,453.02/sq mi (2,877.40/km²)

Time zone

UTC-8 (PST)

• Summer (DST)

UTC-7 (PDT)

ZIP codes

94534, 94585

Area code(s)

707

FIPS code

06-75630

GNIS feature IDs

1656340, 2411995

Suisun City is a city in Solano County, California, United States. It is located near Suisun Bay. In 2020, about 29,518 people lived there.

What's in a Name? The Meaning of Suisun

The name "Suisun" comes from the nearby Suisun Bay. The bay itself was named after the Suisun people. They were a Native American group who lived in this area long ago.

Where is Suisun City?

Suisun City is located in Solano County, California. It sits at coordinates 38°14′42″N 122°1′1″W.

Land and Water Area

The city covers a total area of about 4.2 square miles (10.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.1 square miles (10.6 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.

Nearby Natural Areas

Suisun City is next to the Suisun Marsh. This marsh is very large, covering about 84,000 acres (34,000 hectares). It is the biggest natural marsh area left on the west coast of North America.

Suisun City's Weather

Suisun City has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

How Many People Live Here? Suisun City's Population

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1870	462	—
1880	554	19.9%
1890	499	−9.9%
1900	625	25.3%
1910	641	2.6%
1920	769	20.0%
1930	905	17.7%
1940	706	−22.0%
1950	946	34.0%
1960	2,470	161.1%
1970	2,917	18.1%
1980	11,087	280.1%
1990	22,686	104.6%
2000	26,118	15.1%
2010	28,111	7.6%
2020	29,518	5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, the population of Suisun City was 28,111 people. The city had about 6,752 people per square mile.

Diversity of Residents

The people living in Suisun City came from many different backgrounds. About 38.4% were White, 20.3% were African American, and 19.0% were Asian. About 24.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

There were 8,918 households in Suisun City. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 45% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 3.15 people. Most households (78.1%) were families.

Age Groups in Suisun City

Many young people lived in Suisun City. About 27.5% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 33.0 years. This means half the people were younger than 33, and half were older.

Population in 2000

In 2000, Suisun City had 26,118 people living there. There were 7,987 households. The average household had 3.26 people.

Racial Makeup in 2000

In 2000, the city's population was 44.44% White, 19.31% African American, and 17.69% Asian. About 17.81% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Income and Poverty

In 2000, the average income for a household was $60,848 per year. For families, the average income was $63,616. About 6.5% of all people in the city lived below the poverty line. This included 8.1% of children under 18.

Learning in Suisun City: Schools

Schools in Suisun City and nearby Fairfield are part of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.

Looking down Main Street in Suisun City

Elementary and Middle Schools

Suisun Elementary School
Crescent Elementary School
Crystal Middle School
Dan O Root II Elementary School

High Schools

Armijo High School
Fairfield High School
Rodriguez High School

A Look Back: Suisun City's History

American flag flies in front of Suisun City Train Depot

Suisun City was started in the 1850s. Its location was great for trade and travel during the California Gold Rush.

Railroad Connections

In the late 1860s, Suisun City got connected to the First transcontinental railroad. This helped the region connect with the rest of the United States. Later, the main railroad route from San Francisco to other parts of the country went right through Suisun City.

The Great Fire of 1888

In 1888, a big fire destroyed much of downtown Suisun. Many important buildings were lost. People thought about leaving the city. But instead, they decided to rebuild. They also raised money to build a water system. This system would help them fight future fires better.

Growth and Changes in the 1900s

In the 1960s and 1970s, Suisun City grew very fast. More people moved there as the San Francisco Bay Area expanded. Around the same time, Interstate 80 was built a couple of miles outside the city. This highway made it easier for goods to travel by road instead of by train or boat.