Cherryland, California

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Cherryland
Unincorporated Community
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Alameda County California Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cherryland Highlighted.svg
Location in Alameda County and the state of California
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Cherryland
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°40′46″N122°06′12″W / 37.67944°N 122.10333°W / 37.67944; -122.10333
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of California.svg  California
County Alameda
Government
 •  State senator Aisha Wahab (D) [1]
 •  Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D) [2]
 •  U. S. rep. Kevin Mullin (D) [3]
Area
[4]
 • Total
1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2)
 • Land1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
[5]
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,808
 • Density13,250.63/sq mi (5,114.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
94541
Area code 510, 341
FIPS code 06-12902
GNIS feature IDs 1867005, 2408020
Downtown Cherryland sign across from Creekside Center Cherryland Sign.jpg
Downtown Cherryland sign across from Creekside Center
Hispanic church along Hampton Rd in Cherryland Cherryland Iglesia.jpg
Hispanic church along Hampton Rd in Cherryland

Cherryland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Alameda County, California, United States. Cherryland is located between Ashland to the north and the city of Hayward to the south. The population was 15,808 at the 2020 census. [6]

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History

Cherryland largely comprises the residential subdivision of the vast orchards (2,200 acres (8.9 km2)) of San Lorenzo pioneer William Meek, often called the "first farmer" of Alameda County. "Cherryland" was the name of one huge subdivision of this farm initiated by third-generation heirs in 1911. The Meek Mansion is located on Hampton Road in the northern part of Cherryland. The mansion is maintained by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, in conjunction with the Hayward Area Historical Society.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land. San Lorenzo Creek runs partly through the unincorporated community and outlines most of the unincorporated community's northern border.

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cherryland has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970 9,969—
1980 9,425−5.5%
1990 11,08817.6%
2000 13,83724.8%
2010 14,7286.4%
2020 15,8087.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
1850–1870 [9] [10] 1880-1890 [11]
1900 [12] 1910 [13] 1920 [14]
1930 [15] 1940 [16] 1950 [17]
1960 [18] 1970 [19] 1980 [20]
1990 [21] 2000 [22] 2010 [23]

The 2020 United States Census reported that Cherryland had a population of 15,808. The population density was 13,250.6 inhabitants per square mile (5,116.1/km2). The racial makeup of Cherryland was 19.8% White, 8.7% African American, 2.5% Native American, 13.9% Asian, 1.9% Pacific Islander, 38.6% from other races, and 14.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 58.1% of the population.

The Census reported that 97.8% of the population lived in households, 1.2% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1.1% were institutionalized.

There were 4,922 households, out of which 39.3% included children under the age of 18, 42.9% were married-couple households, 7.9% were cohabiting couple households, 26.9% had a female householder with no partner present, and 22.3% had a male householder with no partner present. 22.5% of households were one person, and 7.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.14. There were 3,387 families (68.8% of all households).

The age distribution was 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% aged 18 to 24, 31.7% aged 25 to 44, 23.7% aged 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males.

There were 5,125 housing units at an average density of 4,295.9 units per square mile (1,658.7 units/km2), of which 4,922 (96.0%) were occupied. Of these, 30.3% were owner-occupied, and 69.7% were occupied by renters. [24] [25]

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 52.0% of the population were born in California, 8.0% were born in a different state, 2.8% were born in a US territory or abroad to an American parent, and 37.2% were born outside US jurisdiction. Of those aged 5 or older, 43.0% spoke only English at home, 42.7% spoke Spanish, 3.1% spoke other Indo-European languages, 9.9% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages, and 1.3% spoke other languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 70.2% were high school graduates and 17.6% had a bachelor's degree. [26] The median household income was $84,858, and the per capita income was $34,805. Of those aged 16 and over, 57.4% were employed. [27]

Parks and recreation

Park and recreation services are provided by Hayward Area Recreation and Park District.

Government

Cherryland is an unincorporated community of Alameda County, [28] and thus is overseen by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. In 2019, the Board of Supervisors created the Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council, an appointed council of seven community members, to assist the Board of Supervisors in policy decision making.

Education

Cherryland is served by the Hayward Unified School District to the south and the San Lorenzo Unified School District to the north.

Infrastructure

Water supply is provided by the East Bay Municipal Utility District and sanitation services by the Oro Loma Sanitary District [29] Most other utility services are provided by private companies.

Public safety

The area is policed by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol. Fire and EMT services provided by Alameda County Fire Department. [30]

Community organizations

There are a number of volunteer community organizations including the Cherryland Community Association and Padres Unidos.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ "California's 15th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 9, 2013.
  4. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Cherryland". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  7. ↑ Climate Summary for Cherryland, California
  8. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau .
  9. ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  10. ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  11. ↑ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  12. ↑ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  13. ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  14. ↑ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  15. ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  16. ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  17. ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  18. ↑ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  19. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  20. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  21. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  22. ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  23. ↑ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  24. ↑ "Cherryland CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Cherryland CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Cherryland CDP, California; CP02: Comparative Social Characteristics in the United States - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Cherryland CDP, California; CP02: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Alameda County Unincorporated Communities". Alameda County Unincorporated Communities.
  29. ↑ "About Us: General Information". Oro Loma Sanitary District. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  30. ↑ "Fire Department - Alameda County". www.co.alameda.ca.us. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
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