Grass Valley is a city in Nevada County, California, United States. The population was 10,922 at the 2000 census. Nevada County is a county located in Californias Sierra Nevada, in the Mother Lode country. ... It has been suggested that Califas be merged into this article or section. ...

Geography

Grass Valley is located at 39°13′9″N, 121°3′30″W (39.219215, -121.058414)^GR1. Image File history File links CAMap-doton-Grass_Valley. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 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. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The Hispanic world Hispanic (Spanish: Hispano) is a term denoting a derivation from Spain, its people and culture. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...

Grass Valley also has a strong sense of Cornish culture and ancestry, since many people from Cornwall (in South-West England) emigrated here in the 18th and 19th centuries (see Cornish emigration). Flag of Cornwall The Cornish diaspora consists of Cornish emigrants and their descendants in other parts of England and in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Mexico. ...

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. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

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. 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. ...

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. California State Route 49 (also known as the Gold Country Highway) is a scenic highway in the California Gold Country that passes through the historic mining communities of the 1849 California gold rush. ... State Route 20 in the U.S. State of California is a mostly rural route that travels 212 mi. ...

History

Grass Valley dates from the California Gold Rush, as does nearby Nevada City. It is the location of the Empire Mine, one of the richest mines in California. The California Gold Rush (1848-1855) was the first “world-class gold rush. ... Nevada City is the county seat of Nevada County, California. ... Empire Mine State Historic Park is a historic state park located near Grass Valley, California. ...

People of Influence

Well-known people associated with Grass Valley include the ace fighter pilot Chuck Yeager, philosopher Josiah Royce, the 19th century actress Lotta Crabtree, 19th century dancer Lola Montez, actor Jeremy Sisto, author John Thomson, professional skateboarder Chris Senn and bassist of the band AFI, Hunter Burgan. Charles Yeager Charles Elwood Chuck Yeager (born on February 13, 1923, in Lincoln County, West Virginia) was a general officer in the United States Air Force and a noted test pilot. ... Josiah Royce (November 20, 1855, Grass Valley, California. ... Lotta Mignon Crabtree (November 7, 1847, New York City-September 25, 1924]], Boston, Massachusetts) American actress and comedienne. ... Eliza Rosanna Gilbert [1] (February 17, 1821 – January 17, 1861), better known by the stage name Lola Montez, was an Irish-born dancer and actress who became famous as an exotic dancer, courtesan and the mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. ... Jeremy Merton Sisto (born October 6, 1974 in Grass Valley, California, USA) is an American actor who has had many prominent roles in movies and television, though he is probably best known for his performance as Billy Chenowith on the HBO series Six Feet Under. ... There have been a number of notable people named John Thomson: John Thomson, a nineteenth century politician from Ohio John Thomson, was an Australian Politician John Thomson, one of the senior officers of the RAF John Thomson, a British actor and impressionist John Thomson, a pitcher with the Atlanta Braves... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... AFI (A Fire Inside) is a hardcore punk band from Ukiah, California. ... 2003 Independent Days Festival in Bologna, Italy Hunter Burgan (born May 14, 1976) is the third and current bassist of AFI. He played in a band called The Force at the time that he joined AFI. He was meant to be a temporary replacement for the existing bassist, for a...

Also in Nevada County are Pulitzer-Prize winning poet Gary Snyder, and Rodger Hodgson of Supertramp.

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). May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (136th in leap years). ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Gilmores second, larger plane Drawing of the smaller first plane Gilmore Flying Field One of Gilmores inventions, an 8-cylinder radial engine Lyman Gilmore, (June 11, 1874 – February 18, 1951), was an aviation pioneer. ... An Air France Boeing 777, a modern passenger jet. ... In physical chemistry, and in engineering, steam refers to vaporized water. ...

Economy

The Grass Valley Group is a research and development company founded in the city in 1958, specializing in video amplifiers and mixers. Some of their technology was used in the 1977 film Star Wars. The company is now a subsidiary of Thomson SA. ^[1] Grass Valley, previously known as Grass Valley Group, is a subsidiary company of the French company Thomson. ... The phrase research and development (also R and D or R&D) has a special commercial significance apart from its conventional coupling of scientific research and technological development. ... This movie poster for Star Wars depicts many of the films important elements, such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, X-Wing and Y-Wing fighters Star Wars, retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981 (see note at Title,) is the original (and in chronological... This article concerns the media and entertainment company. ...

References

1. ^ Thomson Grass Valley official site

External links

• City of Grass Valley Official Site
• Nevada County Gold Online, Grass Valley History and tourism info
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 39.219215° -121.058414°
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