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Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California, United States. The population was 10,922 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Grass Valley is located at (39.219215, -121.058414).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,922 people, 5,016 households, and 2,678 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,026.0/km² (2,660.2/mi²). There were 5,266 housing units at an average density of 494.7/km² (1,282.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.91% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 1.34% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.66% from other races, and 3.71% from two or more races. 6.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,016 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.6% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.80 people.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,182, and the median income for a family was $33,220. Males had a median income of $32,568 versus $21,915 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,877. About 12.9% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Grass Valley is at the intersection of California State Route 49 and State Route 20 (California). Public transportation is limited to the urban areas.
History
Grass Valley dates from the California Gold Rush, as was nearby Nevada City. It is the location of the Empire Mine, one of the richest mines in California.
Famous people
Famous people associated with Grass Valley include the philosopher Josiah Royce, professional skateboarder Chris Senn, the 19th century actress Lotta Crabtree, 19th century dancer Lola Montez, Ace Fighter Pilot Chuck Yeager, actor Jeremy Sisto, and author John Thomson.
On May 15, 1902 in a field outside Grass Valley, Lyman Gilmore reportedly became the first person to fly a powered airplane (a steam-powered glider).
Economy
The Grass Valley Group is a research and development company founded in 1958 specializing in video amplifiers and mixers.*
External links
Cities in California | Micropolitan areas of California | Nevada County, California
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