Clarksburg, California
Census-designated place in California, United States
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Clarksburg (formerly, Clarksburgh)[3] is a census-designated place in Yolo County, California. It is located on the Sacramento River, in the extreme southeastern corner of the county. It lies at an elevation of 10 feet (3 m) in ZIP code 95612 and area codes 916 and 279. As of the 2020 census, Clarksburg had a population of 402.[4]
Clarksburg | |
|---|---|
  Clarksburg Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 38°25′14″N 121°31′38″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Yolo County |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Land | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 402 |
| • Density | 198.1/sq mi (76.48/km2) |
| ZIP code | 95612 |
| Area code | 916, 279 |
| FIPS code | 06-13784 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 221173, 2582974 |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 2.0 square miles (5.3 km2), all of it land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clarksburg has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.[5]
| Climate data for Clarksburg, California (1935–1974) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.5 (11.4) |
58.9 (14.9) |
64.5 (18.1) |
71.3 (21.8) |
78.3 (25.7) |
85.4 (29.7) |
90.6 (32.6) |
89.9 (32.2) |
86.9 (30.5) |
76.9 (24.9) |
63.9 (17.7) |
53.8 (12.1) |
72.7 (22.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 35.6 (2.0) |
38.9 (3.8) |
41.5 (5.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
49.2 (9.6) |
53.5 (11.9) |
56.0 (13.3) |
55.0 (12.8) |
52.9 (11.6) |
46.8 (8.2) |
39.4 (4.1) |
36.3 (2.4) |
45.8 (7.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.84 (98) |
3.00 (76) |
2.15 (55) |
1.39 (35) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.12 (3.0) |
0.01 (0.25) |
0.02 (0.51) |
0.20 (5.1) |
1.03 (26) |
2.09 (53) |
3.15 (80) |
17.37 (441) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 52 |
| Source: WRCC[6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
Clarksburg first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[22]
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Clarksburg had a population of 402. The population density was 198.1 inhabitants per square mile (76.5/km2). The age distribution was 82 people (20.4%) under the age of 18, 37 people (9.2%) aged 18 to 24, 85 people (21.1%) aged 25 to 44, 114 people (28.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 84 people (20.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.7 years. For every 100 females there were 105.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.8 males age 18 and over.[23][24]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[25]
There were 164 households, out of which 68 (41.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 62.8% were married-couple households, 0.0% were cohabiting couple households, 23.2% had a female householder with no partner present, and 14.0% had a male householder with no partner present. 33 households (20.1%) were one person, and 26 (15.9%) were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45.[23] There were 126 families (76.8% of all households).[26]
There were 175 housing units at an average density of 86.2 units per square mile (33.3 units/km2), of which 164 (93.7%) were occupied. Of these, 116 (70.7%) were owner-occupied, and 48 (29.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.7%.[23]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 69.4% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 16 | 4.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 50 | 12.4% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 111 | 27.6% |
History
Clarksburg has been settled in stages dating back as early as the 1850s when Merritt Island was first cleared and developed for agricultural uses. Postal authorities first established a post office in 1876, under the name "Clarksburgh" and changed the name to "Clarksburg" in 1893.[3] The town was named after Robert C. Clark who settled at the place in 1849.[3] In the 1920s the New Holland Land Company began subdividing the tracts in the area and formally established Clarksburg as an unincorporated community. Clarksburg is unique among small California towns in that many of the families who initially settled the area are still present, thus lending a small-town charm to the community.[according to whom?]
Present day
The community is mostly centered on the two churches in town, the Holland Market, the volunteer fire department, the three schools, and the public library. The 1930s era Old Sugar Mill (which closed in 1988) is now the center of development with 125 new homes proposed for construction on the property. This will be the first significant development since the Old Sugar Mill was built in the 1930s. The project is currently stayed by the Delta Protection Commission until it is made compliant with their Resource and Management Plan.[citation needed] Appeals were made to this State of California commission by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Concerned Citizens of Clarksburg. As of February 2008 the Old Sugar Mill development was involved in significant litigation. A portion of the original Old Sugar Mill is now home to a modern wine tasting and production facility.
The Bogle Winery on Merritt Island has become the most famous of the Clarksburg appellation vintners with their wines being sold worldwide and being served at the White House as of 2007.
The population in 2008 is approximately 300. The portion of Sacramento County directly across the Sacramento River was once considered part of the community due to the ferry crossing that existed at Clarksburg from 1920 until the Freeport Bridge opened on New Year's Day in 1930. The ferry sank in November 1928. Thus, some older citizens that still reside in the community still refer to that adjoining area of Sacramento County as Clarksburg.[27]
There are three schools in Clarksburg: Delta Elementary Charter School, Clarksburg Middle School, and Delta High School. All three schools are a part of the River Delta Unified School District.
Architectural heritage
Architect William Raymond Yelland would spend summers in Clarksburg with family. W.R. Yelland designed several buildings in the town of Clarksburg including several homes, the Clarksburg Community Church, and the Sugar Mill. W.R. Yelland is most noted for his Arts and Crafts and Storybook Houses of the 1920s and 1930s.
Industry and agriculture
What few industries that exist in the area are mostly involved in supporting the agricultural concerns of the area. Agriculture in the area principally includes wine grapes, dichondra grass seed, and tomatoes. Alfalfa is also found to occur but it is not the principal crop as it was prior to the 1920s.
Events and culture
The Paul Reese Memorial Clarksburg Country Run occurs every November as it has since 1965 and includes a 20-mile (32 km) race, a half-marathon, a 5k fun run, and children's events.
The Friends of the Clarksburg Library sponsor The Wines of Clarksburg fundraiser every year to support the local library. The event is typically hosted at the New Holland Land Company's former site and the event is a good excuse to view this example of historic, California Delta architecture.
Education
It is in the River Delta Joint Unified School District.[28]
Notable people
- Charles Carroll "Tony" Eason, IV (born October 8, 1959, in Blythe, California, raised in Walnut Grove, California) is a former American football quarterback who attended Delta High School in Clarksburg before playing in the National Football League for the New England Patriots and New York Jets.[29] Eason retired after the 1990 NFL season and currently resides in California.
- Greyson Matthew Paul "Woobie" Gasta Friend, [30] (born July 30th, 2008 in Sacramento, California, raised in Clarksburg, California and raised by the great Albertolis Woodly III in addition "The Gasta", his motherly figure. He is a former Delta Saints High School Football player where he resided in "the trenches" as a offensive and defensive lineman. Despite his lackluster performance both on and off the field, he was recognized as the heart of the team by at least some people. He was also a backup right fielder on the Delta Saints High school Baseball team where he quietly awaited any chance he could to go into the game for Ashton "Stud Muffin" Wiseman. This chance would never come. A resilient fellow, he resides in a small shack on the corner of the Delta High School Football Field. Inside the already cramped abode he sleeps next to a washing machine while his older brother, Braxton occupies the sole bedroom of the shack forcing "The Gasta" to sleep on the floor because he doesn't want her on his couch.