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Rio Linda, California

Rio Linda is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Sacramento County, California, and is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. According to the 2020 census, the population was 15,944, showing an increase from the 2010 census figure of 15,106.

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1910: Fruit Land Company Acquisition

In 1910, the Fruit Land Company of Minneapolis acquired 12,000 acres of the Rancho Del Paso Mexican land grant.

1912: Area Subdivision

In 1912, the 12,000 acres acquired by the Fruit Land Company was subdivided, and two families settled in Rio Linda.

1913: Rio Linda Renamed

In 1913, the area was renamed Rio Linda, previously known as "Dry Creek Station". Three more families arrived in Rio Linda.

1914: Settlement Increase

By 1914, nine additional families had settled in Rio Linda.

September 26, 1916: Rio Linda Library Opening

On September 26, 1916, the first library in Rio Linda opened.

1918: Community Growth

By 1918, approximately 50 families, mainly of Scandinavian and German descent, resided in Rio Linda.

1920: Poultry Farming

By 1920, poultry farming was found to be feasible in Rio Linda, and was advertised throughout Eastern states during the 1920s.

1940: Sacramento Northern Railway

In 1940, the Sacramento Northern Railway discontinued commuter services, shifting its focus to freight due to World War II.

1942: Rio Linda and Elverta Association

In 1942, an association was formed between Rio Linda and Elverta, as the area gained recognition for its poultry production.

2010: 2010 Census

In 2010, the United States Census reported Rio Linda's population as 15,106.

2020: 2020 Census

In 2020, the United States Census reported that Rio Linda had a population of 15,944.

2023: Foreign Born Population and Language Spoken

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 16.4% of the population were foreign-born and 71.2% spoke only English at home.

2023: Median Household Income

In 2023, the median household income was $96,083, and the per capita income was $37,359.