Sutter, California facts for kids
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Sutter
South Butte, Sutter City
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Location in Sutter County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sutter |
| South Butte | August 7, 1871 |
| Sutter City | January 20, 1888 |
| Sutter | January 26, 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.036 sq mi (7.862 km2) |
| • Land | 3.036 sq mi (7.862 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,997 |
| • Density | 987.2/sq mi (381.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95982
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-77378 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0255919 |
Sutter is a small community in Sutter County, California, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Sutter is part of a larger area called the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area is also part of the even bigger Greater Sacramento region. In 2020, about 2,997 people lived in Sutter.
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History of Sutter's Name and Growth
Sutter has had a few different names over the years. It started as a settlement called South Butte. This community was near a stagecoach stop called Butte House.
Early Days as South Butte
The first post office for South Butte opened on August 7, 1871. It closed for a short time but reopened in 1879. Close by, there was a cemetery, which is now known as the Sutter Cemetery. There was also a schoolhouse next to the cemetery. Sometimes, school would let out early if there was a funeral.
Becoming Sutter City
Later, the town was renamed Sutter City on January 20, 1888. This happened during a time when many new towns were being planned in California. People hoped Sutter City would become a big new center.
The town was planned along where a railroad was supposed to go. People also hoped it would become the main city, or "county seat," for Sutter County because it was in the middle of the county. However, the railroad was never built, and Sutter City did not become the county seat.
The Name Changes to Sutter
Finally, the post office name changed one last time to Sutter on January 26, 1895. This is the name the community still uses today.
Where is Sutter Located?
Sutter is located in Sutter County, California. The United States Census Bureau says that the community covers an area of about 3.0 square miles (7.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Sutter?
The government counts the people living in places like Sutter every ten years. This helps us understand more about the community.
Sutter's Population in 2010
In 2010, the count showed that 2,904 people lived in Sutter. This means there were about 957 people living in every square mile.
Most people in Sutter were White (86.2%). There were also people who identified as African American (0.6%), Native American (0.9%), Asian (1.0%), and Pacific Islander (0.0%). About 5.5% of people were from other races, and 4.8% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 14.1% of the population.
There were 1,021 homes in Sutter. Many homes (41.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.3%) were married couples. The average number of people living in each home was about 2.84.
The population included people of all ages. About 27.2% were under 18, and 12.1% were 65 or older. The average age in Sutter was 39.1 years old.
Sutter's Population in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 2,885 people living in Sutter. The population density was about 952 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was similar to 2010, with 84.85% White residents. About 12.41% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, 47.5% of homes had children under 18. The average home had 3.13 people, and the average family had 3.38 people.
The median age was 33 years. About 34.5% of the population was under 18, and 9.1% was 65 or older. The median income for a family was $78,677. Some families and people in Sutter lived below the poverty line.
Local Media and News
If you want to know what's happening in Sutter, you can check out MySYtv.com. This website provides television coverage of local events in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Sutter (California) para niños
