Loomis (formerly Pine,[8] Pino,[8] Smithville,[9] and Placer[9]) is an incorporated town in Placer County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town's population was reported as 6,836 in the 2020 census. It shares borders with the city of Rocklin and the Census-Designated Places Penryn and Granite Bay.
Loomis, California | |
|---|---|
| Town of Loomis | |
 Loomis entrance sign | |
| Motto: "A Small Town Is Like A Big Family"[1] | |
 Location in Placer County and the state of California | |
  Loomis Location in California  Loomis Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 38°48′59″N 121°11′34″W / 38.81639°N 121.19278°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Placer |
| Incorporated | December 17, 1984[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager[3] |
| • Mayor | Stephanie Youngblood[4] |
| • State Senate | Brian Dahle (R) |
| • State Assembly | Joe Patterson (R) |
| • U.S. Congress | Ami Bera (D)[5] |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.27 sq mi (18.82 km2) |
| • Land | 7.27 sq mi (18.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,836 |
| • Density | 944.95/sq mi (364.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 95650 |
| Area code(s) | 916, 279 |
| FIPS code | 06-43140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277546 |
| Website | loomis |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loomis, California | |
History
editThe Placer post office opened on the site in 1861, changed its name to Smithville in 1862, then changed it to Pino in 1869, and in 1890 the Southern Pacific Railroad finally decided on Loomis.[9] The railroad and Post Office found that Pino was confused with the town of Reno, hence the name change to Loomis.[10] The name Smithville honors L.G. Smith, who was one of the town's most prominent leaders.[9]
Loomis takes its name from one of the town's pioneers, James Loomis. At one time, James Loomis was the whole town—saloon keeper, railroad agent, express agent, and postmaster.[9] In the early part of the 20th century, Loomis was the second largest fruit-shipping station in Placer County, Newcastle California, just 6 mi (9.7 km) east of Loomis, was considered the largest.[11]
Loomis remained part of unincorporated Placer County until December 17, 1984, when the Town of Loomis officially incorporated. The Town was in danger of being annexed by its neighbor Rocklin and the residents voted to incorporate to preserve local control, partly on the issue of preserving the "small town" character and historic structures such as the High Hand and Blue Goose fruit packing sheds which sit between Taylor Road (a segment of historic Highway 40) and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.27 square miles (18.8 km2), all land. Stream drainages in Loomis are Antelope Creek and Secret Ravine.
Climate
editLoomis has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa) that is characterized by cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. As with the rest of cities in the northern Central Valley, Loomis has hot summers with sparse rainfall and abundant sunshine. Winters are cool and bring plenty of rain. Average daily high temperatures range from 53 °F (12 °C) in January to 94 °F (34 °C) in July with August remaining nearly as hot. Daily low temperatures range from 39 °F in winter to 61 °F in summer (4 to 16 °C). Snowfall is almost non-existent in Loomis.
| Climate data for Loomis, California | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
110 (43) |
115 (46) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
102 (39) |
87 (31) |
76 (24) |
115 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53 (12) |
60 (16) |
64 (18) |
71 (22) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
92 (33) |
87 (31) |
77 (25) |
63 (17) |
54 (12) |
74 (23) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46 (8) |
51 (11) |
54 (12) |
60 (16) |
66 (19) |
73 (23) |
78 (26) |
76 (24) |
73 (23) |
65 (18) |
54 (12) |
47 (8) |
62 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
42 (6) |
44 (7) |
48 (9) |
53 (12) |
58 (14) |
61 (16) |
61 (16) |
58 (14) |
52 (11) |
44 (7) |
39 (4) |
50 (10) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
23 (−5) |
27 (−3) |
33 (1) |
36 (2) |
43 (6) |
48 (9) |
46 (8) |
41 (5) |
31 (−1) |
27 (−3) |
16 (−9) |
16 (−9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.98 (101) |
3.46 (88) |
3.07 (78) |
1.58 (40) |
0.58 (15) |
0.12 (3.0) |
0.04 (1.0) |
0.06 (1.5) |
0.35 (8.9) |
1.08 (27) |
2.80 (71) |
3.33 (85) |
20.45 (519.4) |
| Source: https://www.myforecast.com/bin/climate.m?city=11897&zip_code=95648&metric=false | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,108 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,284 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,705 | 344.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,260 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,430 | 2.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 6,866 | [12] | 6.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13] | |||
2010
editAt the 2010 census Loomis had a population of 6,430. The population density was 884.8 inhabitants per square mile (341.6/km2). The racial makeup of Loomis was 5,733 (89.2%) White, 33 (0.5%) African American, 74 (1.2%) Native American, 169 (2.6%) Asian, 12 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 149 (2.3%) from other races, and 260 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 568 people (8.8%).[14]
The census reported that 6,409 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 5 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 16 (0.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,356 households, 832 (35.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,361 (57.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 266 (11.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 138 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 142 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 16 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 453 households (19.2%) were one person and 194 (8.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72. There were 1,765 families (74.9% of households); the average family size was 3.10.
The age distribution was 1,588 people (24.7%) under the age of 18, 510 people (7.9%) aged 18 to 24, 1,377 people (21.4%) aged 25 to 44, 2,121 people (33.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 834 people (13.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
There were 2,465 housing units at an average density of 339.2 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,830 (77.7%) were owner-occupied and 526 (22.3%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.9%. 4,911 people (76.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,498 people (23.3%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
editAt the 2000 census there were 6,260 people, 2,206 households, and 1,729 families in the town. The population density was 851.9 inhabitants per square mile (328.9/km2). There were 2,273 housing units at an average density of 309.3 per square mile (119.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.06% White, 0.19% African American, 0.96% Native American, 3.23% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.01% from other races, and 4.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.87%.[15]
Of the 2,206 households 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.8% of households were one person and 6.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.
The age distribution was 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median household income was $60,444 and the median family income was $64,837. Males had a median income of $50,458 versus $31,140 for females. The per capita income for the town was $30,384. About 2.5% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 0.4% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
editThe biggest event in Loomis is the Eggplant Festival which offers entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and children's activities. 2012 was the 25th anniversary of the Eggplant Festival. Smaller festivities include the Loomis Friday Night Family Fest during summer and the Cowpoke Fall Gathering.[16]
Economy
editAs of May 2019 Loomis was estimated to have a civilian workforce of 3,793 representing 59% of the total population. Approximately 30.1% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher.[17]
The median household income was estimated to be $75,691 in 2017 with a per capita income of $38,415. An estimated 7.6% of the population were considered persons in poverty.[17]
In 2012, Loomis had 835 registered businesses. 454 were considered men-owned, 153 were considered woman-owned, 133 were considered minority-owned, and 150 were considered veteran-owned.[17]
Education
editLoomis is home to Del Oro High School. Foundation elementary schools for Del Oro High School are Placer Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Loomis Grammar School, H. Clarke Powers Elementary School, Penryn School, Ophir STEAM Academy, Newcastle School, and Loomis Basin Charter School.
Transportation
editPlacer County Transit provides weekday commuter service to/from the Penryn Park and Ride to/from Downtown Sacramento.[18]
Loomis is bisected by Interstate 80.
Notable people
edit- Taylor Lewan, offensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans.
- Hobo Johnson, vocalist and front man of Hobo Johnson and the LoveMakers.
- Alex Obert, Current captain of Team USA's Water Polo team, competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Randy Fasani – former NFL quarterback
- James Irvin – professional MMA fighter
- Mark McLemore – MLB pitcher for Minnesota Twins
- Don Verlin – men's basketball head coach at University of Idaho
- Sally Edwards – member of Triathlon Hall of Fame
- Thomas E. Cooper – former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force through 1987
- Michael Anton – conservative essayist and former deputy assistant to the president for strategic communications
- Jack Wood - driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for GMS Racing
- Dean S. Laird -U.S. World War II flying ace
- Maxxine Dupri -WWE superstar[19]
References
edit- ^ "Town of Loomis California Website". Town of Loomis California Website. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
- ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ "Town Council". Town of Loomis. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ "Town Council". loomis.ca.gov. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "California's 6th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loomis, California
- ^ a b c d e Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 516. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ Erwin, Gudde (2004). California Place Names: The origin and etymology of current geographical names. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. p. 215.
- ^ Sommers, Arthur (January 1, 2010). Placer County. Arcadia. ISBN 9780738571539.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Loomis town". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Loomis". The Sacramento Bee. ISSN 0890-5738. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Loomis town, California". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ https://placercountytransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Route60-Placer-Commuter-Express.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ https://amp.sacbee.com/news/local/article195673519.html [bare URL]
External links
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- Town of Loomis official website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Loomis