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City of Campbell
City
Campbell's welcome sign
Campbell's welcome sign
Location in Santa Clara County and the state of California
Location in Santa Clara County and the state of California
Country United States
State California
CountySanta Clara
Incorporated1952
Government
 • MayorJason Baker
 • City ManagerDaniel Rich
Area
[1]
 • Total
5.886 sq mi (15.245 km2)
 • Land5.798 sq mi (15.017 km2)
 • Water0.088 sq mi (0.228 km2)  1.49%
Elevation
197 ft (60 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
39,349
 • Density6,700/sq mi (2,600/km2)
 United States Census Bureau
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
95008, 95009, 95011
Area code408
FIPS code06-10345
GNIS feature ID0277483
Websitehttp://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/

Campbell (/[invalid input: 'icon']ˈkæmbəl/) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, a suburb of San Jose, and part of Silicon Valley, in the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Campbell's population is 39,349. Although not a major high-tech city like many of its neighbors, Campbell is the original home of eBay and of its creator, Pierre Omidyar.[2]

Campbell is home to the Pruneyard Shopping Center, a sprawling open-air retail complex which was involved in a famous U.S. Supreme Court case that established the extent of the right to free speech in California. Today the Pruneyard Shopping Center is home to Democrat Mike Honda and the South Bay offices of the FBI.

Geography

Campbell is bordered on the east and north by San Jose and on the south by Los Gatos. A narrow strip of San Jose separates Campbell on the west from Saratoga.[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15 km2). 5.8 square miles (15 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it is water.

Of the total area, 1.49% is water, consisting of percolation ponds in Los Gatos Creek Park and in other locations; San Tomas Aquino Creek, which flows north on the west side of the city, is completely enclosed with fences and runs through concrete culverts; and Los Gatos Creek, which flows north-north-east on the east side of the city and has paths along both banks for hikers and joggers (locally called the "Par Course").

State Route 17 runs roughly parallel to Los Gatos Creek on its eastern side; State Route 85 runs roughly east-west through Los Gatos just south of Campbell and cuts through the southwest corner of the city.

Demographics

2010

The 2010 United States Census[4] reported that Campbell had a population of 39,349. The population density was 6,685.2 people per square mile (2,581.2/km²). The racial makeup of Campbell was 26,315 (66.9%) White, 1,158 (2.9%) African American, 275 (0.7%) Native American, 6,320 (16.1%) Asian, 161 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 2,713 (6.9%) from other races, and 2,407 (6.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,247 persons (18.4%).

The Census reported that 39,148 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 79 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 122 (0.3%) were institutionalized.

There were 16,163 households, out of which 4,897 (30.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 7,133 (44.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,741 (10.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 812 (5.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,092 (6.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 138 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 4,805 households (29.7%) were made up of individuals and 1,328 (8.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42. There were 9,686 families (59.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.05.

The population was spread out with 8,271 people (21.0%) under the age of 18, 2,982 people (7.6%) aged 18 to 24, 12,834 people (32.6%) aged 25 to 44, 10,868 people (27.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 4,394 people (11.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

There were 16,950 housing units at an average density of 2,879.7 per square mile (1,111.9/km²), of which 8,093 (50.1%) were owner-occupied, and 8,070 (49.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%. 20,975 people (53.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 18,173 people (46.2%) lived in rental housing units.

Demographic profile[5] 2010
Total Population 39,349 - 100.0%
One Race 36,942 - 93.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino 32,102 - 81.6%
White alone 22,866 - 58.1%
Black or African American alone 1,109 - 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 101 - 0.3%
Asian alone 6,222 - 15.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 140 - 0.4%
Some other race alone 85 - 0.2%
Two or more races alone 1,579 - 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 7,247 - 18.4%

2000

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 39,200 people, 15,920 households, and 9,122 families residing in the city. The population density was 6,802.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,624.8/km²). There were 16,286 housing units at an average density of 2,905.0 per square mile (1,120.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.78% White, 2.53% African American, 0.65% Native American, 14.16% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 4.87% from other races, and 4.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.33% of the population.

28.0% of the households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02.

The city population was 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 40.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

About 48% of the adult population has at least one college-level degree. However, this has declined in recent years as a greater number of working-class immigrants move into the city.

The median income for a household in the city was $67,214, and the median income for a family was $78,663 (these figures had risen to $70,928 and $89,285 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[6]). Males had a median income of $52,454 versus $43,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,441. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

Campbell has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.

Climate data for Campbell, California
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 58
(14) 		62
(17) 		66
(19) 		70
(21) 		76
(24) 		81
(27) 		85
(29) 		84
(29) 		82
(28) 		75
(24) 		64
(18) 		57
(14) 		72
(22)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 39
(4) 		41
(5) 		43
(6) 		45
(7) 		49
(9) 		52
(11) 		55
(13) 		55
(13) 		53
(12) 		49
(9) 		43
(6) 		39
(4) 		47
(8)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.94
(125) 		5.06
(129) 		3.63
(92) 		1.40
(36) 		.54
(14) 		.10
(2.5) 		0
(0) 		.03
(0.76) 		.18
(4.6) 		1.01
(26) 		2.37
(60) 		4.01
(102) 		23.27
(591.86)
Source: Weather Channel [7]

Economy

Barracuda Networks, Move and YouSendIt are among the companies based in Campbell.

Top employers

According to the City's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[8] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Fry's Electronics 287
2 Whole Foods Market 250
3 Barracuda Networks 210
4 The Home Depot 209
5 Mohler, Nixon & Williams 178
6 City of Campbell 164
7 Safeway 159
8 Durham School Services 143
9 Pacific NetSoft 138
10 Signature Building Maintenance 136

Politics

At the county level, Campbell is located entirely within the 4th supervisorial district, represented on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors by Ken Yeager.

In the state legislature Campbell is located in the 11th Senate district, represented by Democrat Joe Simitian, and in the 24th Assembly district, represented by Democrat Jim Beall.

Federally, Campbell is located in California's 15th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +14[9] and is represented by Democrat Mike Honda.

The City is represented by the City Council who internally elects a mayor and vice-mayor every calendar year. In December 2009, Evan Low and Jason Baker were elected Mayor and Vice-Mayor, respectively.

History

Campbell was founded by Benjamin Campbell, after whom the city was named. He came to California in 1846 with his father, William Campbell. William started a sawmill in Saratoga and surveyed the cities of San Jose and Santa Clara. In 1851, Benjamin bought 160 acres (0.65 km2) in southern Santa Clara Valley and cultivated hay and grain on it. This area later became Campbell's historical downtown core.

About a third of Campbell was a part of the 1839 Alta California Rancho Rinconada de Los Gatos land grant. The Northern extent of the granted land was along present-day Rincon Avenue and across the North end of John D. Morgan Park in central Campbell.

In 1878, Campbell sold his land for $5 an acre to a railroad company. By 1887, the first subdivision was recorded west of the railroad from Campbell Avenue to the spot where the Water Tower Plaza now stands. The area became the center for shipping fruit grown in the surrounding area, and within a short time, the drying grounds and canneries made Campbell an important rail center. The Campbell Fruit Growers' Union became a well-known cooperative with its 17-acre (69,000 m2) drying yard. J.C. Ainsley Packing Company, Hyde Cannery, and Payne Cannery were the main fruit packing companies. The Bank of Campbell was founded in 1895.

Campbell was officially incorporated as a city in 1952. The city then grew rapidly as orchard lands disappeared tract by tract. Today, Campbell is a suburban residential neighborhood in the southern part of the Santa Clara Valley.

Layout

Downtown Campbell

Campbell is situated in the southern portion of the Santa Clara Valley, with Highway 17 passing through eastern Campbell and Highway 85 to its south. The historic downtown section sits just west of the railroad in the central area. The southwestern area of Campbell is known as the San Tomas neighborhood and varies somewhat from most of Campbell in the size of its lots and styles of housing. Hamilton Avenue is one the northernmost roads in Campbell.

The largest park in Campbell is Los Gatos Creek Park near Highway 17, and the second largest is John D. Morgan Park.[10]

Transportation

Campbell is served by several major roads, including State Route 17, State Route 85 and San Tomas Expressway (Santa Clara County Route G4). Major local arterial roads include Winchester Boulevard and Bascom Avenue.

Public transport in Campbell is operated by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and includes several local and express bus lines that link the community to nearby towns, including Cupertino, Los Gatos, Palo Alto San Jose, Santa Clara and Saratoga. Additionally, the town is served by three light rail stations on the Mountain View - Winchester line, including Hamilton Station, Downtown Campbell Station, and the line's terminus at Winchester Station. These stations were opened as part of the first phase of the Vasona Light Rail project; the line will be extended past Winchester to Vasona Junction in Los Gatos once funding is secured. That line is now served by buses.

The extension was the subject of a minor dispute with the Federal Railroad Administration over the sounding of train horns late at night. This dispute delayed the opening of most of the extension for two months before the grand opening on October 1, 2005.

Housing and businesses

There are few large shopping centers or business complexes in the city, as Campbell is primarily a suburban residential area. Fry's Electronics and The Home Depot each have stores within the city limits and are two of the city's largest employers.

Most residences are single-family homes, although there are some areas with condominiums, duplexes, and apartments.[10] Single-family homes typically have one or two bathrooms and three or four bedrooms and are between 1,000 square feet (93 m2) and 1,600 square feet (150 m2) on lots typically measuring about 6,000 square feet (560 m2). The vast majority were built in the 1950s through 1970s. There are pockets of older homes, mostly near downtown, often in demand for their architectural styles.[citation needed] There are also pockets of newer, much larger homes about 3,500 square feet (330 m2), mostly built in the 1990s on subdivided lots previously occupied by homes dating from the first half of the 20th century. Most of Campbell's apartments are located in northern Campbell on Hamilton and Campbell Avenues.

Campbell's downtown is located near where Campbell Avenue intersects with the railroad. The downtown has many shops, bars, and restaurants.

The oldest commercial building in the city was erected in 1920, originally for the Grower's Bank. The building was converted to a movie theater in 1938. In 1968, The Gaslighter Theater company purchased and refurbished the building with a small stage and bar.[11] The Gaslighter produced melodramas and Vaudeville-style shows there until it closed in 2006. The building was sold and is currently undergoing refurbishment to become a lounge.[citation needed]

As of October 2006, the median price of single-family homes and condos was $707,500, up 4.8% from the previous October, and averaging $472 per square foot ($5,080/m²) according to the San Jose Mercury News; the average single-family home price, excluding condos, was $645,000 in January, 2004 (according to the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors). The price is based largely on the land value; the replacement cost for homes is about $150 to $200 per square foot ($1,600 to $2,200/m²).

Like many other cities in the Santa Clara Valley, Campbell was originally orchard land that was later developed into housing tracts. A few small orchards remain, though their numbers continue to dwindle rapidly as they are converted to housing and shopping.

Education

Santa Clara County Library operates the Campbell Library.[12] Forest Hill Elementary School is located in the area.

Points of interest

Ainsley House

In the early 1990s, the Ainsley House, a unique English Tudor-style house built in 1925,[13] was moved from its original site at the corner of Hamilton and Bascom Avenues (the current site of eBay's headquarters) to the downtown quad and furnished with many of the Ainsley family's original furnishings. It has become the centerpiece for the Campbell Historical Museum, which houses additional exhibits in the nearby old firehouse. The Ainsley House was built in the style of English country cottages for John Colpitts Ainsley, a canning pioneer in Santa Clara County, which was at the time known for its vast spreads of fruit orchards.

The Campbell Community Center is located on the northwest corner of Winchester and Campbell Avenues, in the building that used to be Campbell High School, the original school in the Campbell Union High School District. The Redwood Tree, which stands at the corner of Winchester Boulevard and Campbell Avenue was originally planted there on May 11, 1903 by then President, Teddy Roosevelt. The city acquired the property on August 1, 1985, five years after the school shut down.[14] The Heritage Theater, formerly the high school's auditorium, was reopened after renovations in 2004. The Community Center holds classes, and portions are available to be rented for various events.

Campbell for many years had one of the most successful youth baseball programs in the country, reaching 14 World Series from 1960-87.

Campbell’s youth baseball system dates to 1909, when Campbell High School formed its first team and won the Interurban Athletic Union championship. The community’s first non-scholastic youth baseball organization was the Junior Hardball League, which began in 1947. In 1954, Campbell Little League and Campbell Pony League began operation, and Moreland Little League, which is located in west San Jose but historically has served many Campbell residents, started in 1959.

Moreland in 1962 became the only Northern California team to win a Little League World Series, with 6-foot-1, 210-pound Ted Campbell pitching a no-hitter in a 3-0 victory over Kankakee, Ill, in the championship game. Campbell Little League reached the Little League World Series championship game in 1970, 1976 and 1979, becoming one of only two American leagues to go to the LLWS three times in one decade. In all, Campbell-system teams have won six youth baseball World Series and finished second five times. Nine future major leaguers played in the Campbell youth baseball system: Don Hahn, George Tsamis, Steve Davis, Dan Gladden, Doug Capilla, Rich Troedson, Joe Ferguson, John Oldham and Greg Gohr.

“The Last Baseball Town,” a book by Campbell resident Chuck Hildebrand that chronicles the city’s baseball heritage, was published in May 2009.

Campbell was also the site of the 1896 spree-killing by James Dunham.

In 1975, Mayor Rusty Hammer, at 21, became the youngest mayor ever in the United States.[15]

In 2009 and 2010, Mayor Evan D. Low, at 27, became one of the youngest Asian-American mayors and one of the youngest openly gay politicians in the United States.

The fruit cocktail was invented in Campbell.

Lars Frederiksen, singer and guitarist for the punk band Rancid, grew up in Campbell and frequently mentions the town in songs by both Rancid and his side project Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards.

Eric Victorino, singer of now disbanded Strata, and currently singer of The Limousines, grew up in Campbell and often cites the town as his home. His production company, Orchard City Books and Noise, is based in Campbell and has put out two books of his short stories and poetry, including albums by The Limousines.

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ U.S. Census
  2. ^ Inside eBay: The Perfect Store by Adam Cohen. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  3. ^ City of San Jose U.S. Postal Service ZIP Codes, City of San Jose, Planning Services Division. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  4. ^ Template:USCensus-2010CA
  5. ^ http://www.bayareacensus.ca.gov "Demographic Profile Bay Area Census". {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  6. ^ factfinder.census.gov
  7. ^ Monthly Averages for Campbell, CA (95008) Weather Channel Retrieved 2012-05-17
  8. ^ City of Campbell CAFR
  9. ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
  10. ^ a b City of Campbell Zoning Map. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  11. ^ The Gaslighter home page. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  12. ^ "Welcome to the Campbell Library." Santa Clara County Library. Retrieved on March 27, 2010.
  13. ^ Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House. Retrieved on 2009-04-24.
  14. ^ History of the Campbell Heritage Theatre. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  15. ^ Howard Fine, Ready to rebuild: New president 'Rusty' Hammer facing many challenges at troubled L.A. Chamber, Los Angeles Business Journal, November 19, 2001. Retrieved on 2008-02-18.
  16. ^ "Stories That Helped Define 2006". Retrieved 2008-09-15.
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