Vineyard, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vineyard
census-designated place
Location in Sacramento County and the state of California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Sacramento
Area
• Total	17.206 sq mi (44.56 km2)
• Land	17.206 sq mi (44.56 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	43,935
• Density	2,553.47/sq mi (985.90/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	95829
Area code(s)	916, 279
FIPS code	06-82852

Vineyard is a community in Sacramento County, California, USA. It is part of the larger Sacramento metropolitan area. In 2010, about 24,836 people lived here. This was a big jump from 2000, when only 10,109 people lived in Vineyard. The community has also become known for its diverse population.

Where is Vineyard Located?

Vineyard is found at 38°27′52″N 121°20′49″W. It covers an area of about 17.2 square miles (44.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

Vineyard's Borders

The community has clear boundaries:

• To the north, it is bordered by Jackson Road.
• To the east, it is near Grant Line Road.
• Calvine Road forms its southern border.
• Elk Grove Florin Road is on its western side.

Who Lives in Vineyard?

In 2010, the population of Vineyard was 24,836 people. This means there were about 1,443 people living in each square mile.

Diversity in Vineyard

Vineyard is a very diverse place. Here's a look at the different groups of people who lived there in 2010:

• White: 45.5%
• African American: 11.8%
• Asian: 24.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
• Other groups, including Native American and Pacific Islander, made up the rest.

Homes and Families

Most people in Vineyard live in homes with their families.

• About 99.5% of the population lived in households.
• There were 7,371 households in total.
• More than half of these households (52%) had children under 18.
• Many homes (63.5%) were occupied by married couples.
• The average household had about 3.35 people.

Age Groups in Vineyard

The community has people of all ages:

• About 30.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
• About 9.5% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
• The largest group, 27.2%, was aged 25 to 44.
• About 7.2% of the population was 65 or older.
• The average age in Vineyard was 33.8 years.

Future Growth Plans

There are big plans for Vineyard's future! Developers want to build up to 20,000 new homes. This could mean about 60,000 more people living in the community.

New Facilities Coming

Along with new homes, the plans include:

• New shopping centers
• More parks
• New schools

Some people worry that this growth might lead to too much "sprawl," meaning the area spreads out too much and relies heavily on cars. However, there are also plans to add public transportation and build around the existing train tracks.

Schools in Vineyard

Vineyard is home to:

• Sheldon High School

Nearby Communities

Vineyard is surrounded by several other communities:

• North: Mather, CA
• Northeast: Cosumnes Unincorporated Area
• East: Cosumnes Unincorporated Area
• Southeast: Cosumnes Unincorporated Area
• South: Elk Grove
• Southwest: Elk Grove
• West: Florin, Elk Grove
• Northwest: Sacramento, Rosemont

See also

In Spanish: Vineyard (California) para niños