Zip code(s): 95687, 95688
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Geography Vacaville is located at 38°21'14" North, 121°58'22" West (38.353810, -121.972683)1. Another source places the city at 38.36227 N, 121.96605 W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 70.1 km² (27.1 mi²). 70.1 km² (27.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 88,625 people, 28,105 households, and 20,966 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,263.6/km² (3,272.3/mi²). There are 28,696 housing units at an average density of 409.1/km² (1,059.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 72.11% White, 10.02% African American, 0.97% Native American, 4.18% Asian, 0.45% Pacific Islander, 6.74% from other races, and 5.53% from two or more races. 17.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 28,105 households out of which 41.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% are non-families. 19.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.83 and the average family size is 3.24.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 118.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 124.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $57,667, and the median income for a family is $63,950. Males have a median income of $43,527 versus $31,748 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,557. 6.1% of the population and 4.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.4% are under the age of 18 and 4.8% are 65 or older.
Sports Teams The city is home to the Solano Steelheads of the Western Baseball League.
See also: Issei Japanese American
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