Folsom, California
Location in Sacramento County and the state of California
Coordinates: 38°40′20″N 121°9′28″W / 38.67222, -121.15778
Country	United States
State	California
County	Sacramento
Area
- Total	24.1 sq mi (62.6 km²)
- Land	21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²)
- Water	2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Elevation	220 ft (67 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	51,884
- Density	2,152.9/sq mi (828.8/km²)
Time zone	Pacific (PST) (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes	95630, 95671
Area code(s)	916
FIPS code	06-24638
GNIS feature ID	0277516
Website: [1]City of Folsom Website

Historic Sutter Street‎

Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park along the American River.

Folsom is a city in California, United States. Folsom is most commonly known by its famous Folsom Prison, and is a thriving suburb of Sacramento. As of 2007, the State of California's estimate of Folsom's population is 70,835. [2] Image File history File links Sacramento_County_California_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Folsom_Highlighted. ... Sacramento County is a county in the U.S. state of California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The U.S. state of California is divided into 58 counties. ... Sacramento County is a county in the U.S. state of California. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... PST is UTC-8, highlighted in red. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... Area code 916 was one of the first three original area codes established in California in 1947. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Image File history File links Sutter_club. ... Image File history File links Sutter_club. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 1165 KB) Summary Photo of the old Folsom (California) Powerhouse on the American River, as taken by M.Mierzwa in June 2006 and released to the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 1165 KB) Summary Photo of the old Folsom (California) Powerhouse on the American River, as taken by M.Mierzwa in June 2006 and released to the public domain. ... Folsom Powerhouse on the American River in June 2006. ... The American River, located in the US state of California, has a prominent place in American history for being the site of Sutters Mill, where gold was found in 1848, leading to the California Gold Rush. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... East gate, Folsom State Prison, California Folsom State Prison (FSP), also known as Folsom State Prison, Represa is one of 33 prison facilities operated by the California Department of Corrections (CDC). ... “Suburbia” redirects here. ... Sacramento redirects here. ...

History

Folsom started as a small town called Granite City, mostly occupied by gold miners seeking fortune in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Though few amassed a great deal of wealth, the city prospered due to the Joseph Folsom's lobbying to get a railway to connect the town with Sacramento. Folsom died in 1855, and the town was later renamed to Folsom in his honor. The railway was abandoned in the 1950s^{[verification needed]} but later opened up as the terminus of the Gold Line of Sacramento Regional Transit District's light rail service. A few former gold-rush era towns are located within city limits of Folsom, including Prairie City, California, Salmon Falls, and Mormon Island. This article is about the mountain range in the Western United States. ... The Sacramento Regional Transit District, commonly referred to as the RT, is the agency responsible for public transportation in the Sacramento, California area. ... This article is about light rail systems in general. ... Prairie City was once a gold-mining community that once sat in the California foothills. ... Salmon Falls Bridge at Dawn (2007) Old Salmon Falls Bridge (2007) Old foundation at Salmon Falls (2007) USGS Map of Salmon Falls (1892) Salmon Falls, California was an old mining town established along the banks of the American River at the mouth of Sweetwater Creek (northeast of present-day Folsom... Mormon Island was once a mining community, now under Folsom Lake. ...

Folsom Prison was established in 1880, when the Livermore family made an agreement with the state to donate land for the prison in exchange for prison labor. Their plan was to build a hydro-electric dam from the American River for a sawmill. Though the sawmill did not work out, the Livermores soon realized that the natural force of running water could provide enough power to transmit to Sacramento, and the Folsom Powerhouse, now a National Historic Landmark, was opened. At the time it was opened, it had the longest overhead run of electricity (22 miles) in the country. The powerhouse operated until 1952. East gate, Folsom State Prison, California Folsom State Prison (FSP), also known as Folsom State Prison, Represa is one of 33 prison facilities operated by the California Department of Corrections (CDC). ... Hydroelectric dam diagram The waters of Llyn Stwlan, the upper reservoir of the Ffestiniog Pumped-Storage Scheme in north Wales, can just be glimpsed on the right. ... The American River, located in the US state of California, has a prominent place in American history for being the site of Sutters Mill, where gold was found in 1848, leading to the California Gold Rush. ... Sacramento redirects here. ... Folsom Powerhouse on the American River in June 2006. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ...

Folsom Dam was built in 1956, providing much-needed flood control and water rights for the Sacramento Valley. The creation of this dam also created one of the most popular lakes in Northern California, Folsom Lake. The dam is located on the southwest corner of the lake. The lake is an estimated 7.75 kilometer from Granite Bay to the most southern point of Folsom Lake. Folsom Dam is in Northern California about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento on the American River. ... Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. ... Folsom Lake is a large lake in Northern California about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento. ... Granite Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States. ... Folsom Lake is a large lake in Northern California about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento. ...

After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the Bureau of Reclamation did an analysis on potential targets for terrorism and measures that can be done to eliminate or reduce this threat. With several hundred thousand residents directly surrounding the American River, the possibility of an attack on Folsom Dam was great enough concern for Bureau officials to close down access to the road which went over the dam.

Unfortunately for Folsom residents, this Dam Road was a major artery in the city. With its closure, traffic has been severe during rush hour times, and businesses along the snarled traffic areas have suffered. Residents and Folsom officials alike have been calling for re-opening the Dam Road in some venue. Though the opening of the road was initially approved, funding for the security measures remained an issue. A bridge to bypass the road is under construction and may be open as early as 2008.

Today, Folsom is most known as being a popular upper middle-class suburb, with abundant parks, good schools, and a strong community. Folsom is home to Folsom Lake College, Folsom Dam, Folsom Lake, and a charming historic district. Folsom is also home to the largest private employer in the Sacramento area, Intel. The population was 51,884 at the 2000 census. Folsom Lake College (FLC) is a comprehensive, public community college, the 109th community college in the State of California, and the fourth member of the Los Rios Community College District. ... Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC, SEHK: 4335), founded in 1968 as Integrated Electronics Corporation, is an American multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits. ...

Geography

Folsom is located at 38°40′20″N, 121°9′28″W (38.672127, -121.157838)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 62.6 km² (24.2 mi²). 56.3 km² (21.7 mi²) of it is land and 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²) of it (10.09%) is water, primarily accounted for by Folsom Lake. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Folsom Lake is a large lake in Northern California about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 51,884 people, 17,196 households, and 12,518 families residing in the city. The population density was 921.5/km² (2,386.7/mi²). There were 17,968 housing units at an average density of 319.1/km² (826.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 77.89% White, 5.99% African American, 0.58% Native American, 7.19% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 4.71% from other races, and 3.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.47% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 17,196 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 39.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 123.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 131.0 males.

According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $90,435, and the median income for a family was $102,562.[3] Males had a median income of $60,616 versus $42,434 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,210. About 2.6% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Famous residents

• Jerry Horton, guitarist for Papa Roach
• Peter Camejo, former vice presidential candidate and Green Party activist
• Phil Cowan, radio personality from Paul & Phil
• Cristina Mendonsa, News10 Anchor KXTV in Sacramento

Jerry Allan Horton Jr. ... Papa Roach is a four-piece nu metal band from Vacaville, California. ... Peter Miguel Camejo Peter Miguel Camejo (born December 31, 1939) is an American financier, businessman, political activist, author, and one of the founders of the socially responsible investment movement. ... This article is about the American political party, Green Party. ... Image:Mendonsa-2007-165. ... KXTV, News10 is an ABC affiliate in Sacramento, California. ...

Sister cities

• Jiaohe City, Jilin Province, PR China
• Crespano del Grappa, Italy

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Arts

• Home to the Folsom Lake Civic Ballet
• Home to Hawkins School of Performing Arts, the official school of the Folsom Lake Civic Ballet
• Home to Folsom Lake Symphony Orchestra
• Home of the Award-winning Folsom High School music program [4]

Folsom Lake Civic Ballet is the official dance company for Folsom, California, USA. It is primarily a childrens ballet, and most performers are taken from the Folsom dance school Hawkins School of Performing Arts although adult dancers are invited as guest artists. Important people Deirdre Hawkins - Artistic Director... Hawkins School of Performing Arts 717 East Bidwell, suites 5-10 Folsom, CA 95630 For information, please see: www. ... Folsom Lake Civic Ballet is the official dance company for Folsom, California, USA. It is primarily a childrens ballet, and most performers are taken from the Folsom dance school Hawkins School of Performing Arts although adult dancers are invited as guest artists. Important people Deirdre Hawkins - Artistic Director...

See also

• Folsom State Prison
• Folsom Public Library

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External links

Coordinates: 38.672127° N 121.157838° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

• City of Folsom Homepage

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