French Camp is where the Oregon-California trail ended. The trail was used by French-Canadian trappers working for the Hudson Bay Company from around 1832 through 1845. Michel la Framboise, along with others, met fur seekers here annually, as they camped along the river with their families.
During 1844 William Gulnac and Charles M. Weber endorsed the first white settler colony, "Rancho del Campo de Los Franceses," where French Camp was included along with the present site of Stockton.
GSA's Western Distribution Center and the U.S. Army Sharpe Depot are both located in Fench Camp along with the San Joaquin County General Hospital. Interstate I-5 runs right through the middle of the town.
Community
Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California
Area code(s) 209
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French Camp is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 4,109 at the 2000 census. San Joaquin General Hospital is located in French Camp.
ZIP code 95231
Demographics:
Area
- Total 3.1 sq mi (8 km2)
- Land 3.1 sq mi (8 km2)
- Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates:
French Camp is located at 37°52′58″N 121°16′47″W / 37.88278°N 121.27972°W / 37.88278; -121.27972 (37.882742, -121.279788).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,109 people, 576 households, and 438 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,324.5 people per square mile (511.8/km²). There were 598 housing units at an average density of 192.8/sq mi (74.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 44.20% White, 11.97% African American, 0.80% Native American, 4.45% Asian, 0.46% Pacific Islander, 32.12% from other races, and 5.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.95% of the population.
French Camp
California California State Historic Landmark 668:
There were 576 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.57.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 14.9% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 182.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 192.1 males.
Population (2000)
- Total 4,109
- Density 1,325.5/sq mi (513.6/km2)
Time zone PST (UTC−8)
The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,295, and the median income for a family was $29,034. Males had a median income of $30,556 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP
was $9,945. About 27.1% of families and 40.8% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 40.3% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those
- Senate Michael Machado (D)
- Assembly Cathleen Galgiani (D)
- U. S. Congress Dennis Cardoza (D)
Notable Residents:
Gilbert "Magú" Luján
Scott Brooks- Head Coach of Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA)
Real Estate:
The
French Camp real estate market is full of affordable opportunities. Single-family
homes are available from the low $100,000s to the $700,000s for traditional
homes with varying amenities. Historic homes of the early 1900s are available on
lots with beautiful mature trees in the central part of Stockton.
Newer areas in north Stockton and also in south Stockton can include community lakes swimming pools,
tennis courts, and clubhouses. Farm and ranch properties come on spacious lots,
many with horse pastures and barns. Custom estate type homes near the
Brookside Country Club can run as much as $1.5 million or more.
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San Joaquin County
Stockton, is the seat of San Joaquin County (the 5th largest agricultural county
in the United States). According to 2005 estimates by the California Department
of Finance, Stockton has a population of 289,800 and is the 13th largest city in
California. Stockton is also the fourth largest inland city in California,
behind Sacramento, Fresno, and Bakersfield. According to the Calif
ornia State
Department of Finance January 6, 2006 estimate, 668,265 people live in the
Stockton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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