Page Contents for Rio Linda, California

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The California state capital is Sacramento.
The population of Rio Linda is approximately 10,466 (2000), 15106 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 3,596 (2000), 4792 (2010).
The amount of land area in Rio Linda is 14.183 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Rio Linda is 5.48 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Rio Linda to Washington DC is 2521 miles.
The distance to the California state capital is 12 miles. (as the crow flies)
Rio Linda is positioned 38.68 degrees north of the equator and 121.45 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Rio Linda elevation is 50 feet above sea level.
Rio Linda per capita income is $ 17,656 (2000).
Rio Linda median income is $ 52,000 (2005).
The Rio Linda median home price is $ 287,700 (2005).

Location

in central California in the general Sacramento area. Other nearby communities include North Highlands, Foothill Farms, Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, East Yolo, West Sacramento and La Riviera.
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History & History Related Items

In the mid-1800's The Star House Hotel was opened by Edwin Pitcher. This establishment provided a watering stop and place to sleep for travelers on their way to the new state capital in Sacramento. Early on and continuing until the 1960's, egg production was the highlight of the area economy.

Here is a nice history page for Rio Linda.
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Rio Linda City Government

Rio Linda is an unincorporated area of Sacramento County and, as such, is governed by the county.

Rio Linda Chamber

Rio Linda and Elverta Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 75
Rio Linda, CA 95673

Rio Linda Organizations

Rio Linda and Elverta Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 75
Rio Linda, CA 95673

Rio Linda Schools

Rio Linda Union School District Rio Linda

Miscellany

1990 - 9,481
2000 - 10,466

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Median age:
2000 - 34.4 years

Median household income:
2000 - $ 44,026
2005 - $ 52,000

Median house value:
2000 - $ 113,500
2005 - $ 287,700