71-520: Citrus Heights is a city in Sacramento County, California , United States. As of the 2020 U.S. Census , the city had a population of 87,583, up from 83,301 at the 2010 U.S. Census . Citrus Heights voters approved the measure to incorporate the City on November 5, 1996, effective January 1, 1997. The measure passed, with 62.5% of the votes. The city incorporated on January 2, 1997 (January 1 according to
142-507: A combined question and a MENA category, while also collecting additional detail to enable data disaggregation. The OMB states, "many federal programs are put into effect based on the race data obtained from the decennial census (i.e., promoting equal employment opportunities; assessing racial disparities in health and environmental risks). Race data is also critical for the basic research behind many policy decisions. States require this data to meet legislative redistricting requirements. The data
213-411: A female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.24. In the county, 27.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% was from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.1%
284-535: A low humidity and the average temperature throughout the year is 68 Fahrenheit, with the daily average ranging from 45° in December and January to 76° in July. Average daily high temperatures range from 53° in December and January to 93° in July. Average daily low temperatures range from 38° to 58°. The average year has 73 days with a high over 90°, with the highest temperature on record being 114° on July 17, 1925, and 18 days when
355-513: A majority in the county was George H. W. Bush in 1988 . In gubernatorial elections, Sacramento County is typically a bellwether, having voted for the winner every time since 1962 with the exception of 1970 and 2002. In the House of Representatives , all of California's 6th congressional district and portions of its 3rd , and 7th districts are in the county. In the State Assembly , all of
426-658: A mall ( Sunrise Mall ) and several other shopping centers and big-box stores. In the California State Legislature , Citrus Heights is in the 6th Senate District , represented by Republican Roger Niello , and in the 7th Assembly District , represented by Republican Josh Hoover . In the United States House of Representatives , Citrus Heights is in California's 6th congressional district , represented by Democrat Ami Bera . Citrus Heights
497-519: A person's origins considered in the census. Thus, in addition to their race or races, all respondents are categorized by membership in one of two ethnic categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino." However, the practice of separating "race" and "ethnicity" as different categories has been criticized both by the American Anthropological Association and members of US Commission on Civil Rights . In 1997,
568-482: A political party. The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. School districts include: K-12: Secondary: Elementary: Sacramento Regional Transit District , also known as Sacramento RT, provides public transit throughout the county. It operates bus services, as well as light rail services on the Blue , Green , and Gold lines. In addition,
639-520: A race. Enumerators were instructed that all people born in Mexico, or whose parents were born in Mexico, should be listed as Mexicans, and not under any other racial category. In prior censuses and in 1940, enumerators were instructed to list Mexican Americans as white, perhaps because some of them were of white background (mainly Spanish), many others mixed white and Native American and some of them Native American. The supplemental American Indian questionnaire
710-675: A separate question. The racial categories represent a social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country". The OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the census to be not "scientific or anthropological", and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities, with
781-455: A special education centers, adult schools, adult handicapped schools, preschool, and before- and after-school programs. Universities and colleges that serve the area include: University of California, Davis ; California State University, Sacramento ; American River College ; Sierra College ; McGeorge School of Law ; Lincoln Law School of Sacramento ; Golden Gate University ; University of Phoenix ; and National University . Citrus Heights
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#1732868875406852-481: Is a privately owned airport between North Highlands and Rio Linda. There are also privately owned public use airports located in Elk Grove and Rio Linda. The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) maintains approximately 2200 miles of roadway within the unincorporated area. The roads range from six lane thoroughfares to rural roads. In February 1851, the county was divided into eight civil townships :
923-473: Is buried in the old Franklin Cemetery. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 994 square miles (2,570 km ), of which 965 square miles (2,500 km ) is land and 29 square miles (75 km ) (3.0%) is water. Most of the county is at an elevation close to sea level, with some areas below sea level. The highest point in the county is Carpenter Hill at 828 feet (252 m), in
994-525: Is centrally located between the region's major freeways and highways. Interstate 80 passes through the west side of the city, and Interstate 5 , U.S. Highway 50 and California State Route 99 are all located from three to 11 miles (18 km) from the city. The Business Interstate 80 freeway, otherwise known as the Capital City Freeway, begins near downtown Sacramento and ends a few miles southwest of Citrus Heights. Sacramento International Airport
1065-530: Is from the Indian subcontinent ) were counted as White. There was a questionnaire that was asked of only a sample of respondents. These questions were as follows: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person's origin or descent? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Central American Other Spanish No, none of these This year added several options to the race question, including Vietnamese, Indian (East), Guamanian, Samoan, and re-added Aleut. Again,
1136-602: Is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of the city, while rail transportation provided by Amtrak is accessible in Roseville (about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the city). Public bus transportation is currently provided by the Sacramento Regional Transit District . In June 2006, the City of Citrus Heights formed its own police department. The department attracted lateral police officers from 62 different police agencies throughout California. Under
1207-591: Is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act by local jurisdictions". Data on ethnic groups are important for putting into effect a number of federal statutes (i.e., enforcing bilingual election rules under the Voting Rights Act and monitoring/enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Civil Rights Act ). Data on ethnic groups is also needed by local governments to run programs and meet legislative requirements (i.e., identifying segments of
1278-633: Is primarily served by the San Juan Unified School District . San Juan is the ninth largest school district in California and serves a 75-square-mile (190 km) area in northeast Sacramento County, including Citrus Heights. Within the city of Citrus Heights there are six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. These schools serve over 10,000 students from the city of Citrus Heights. San Juan Unified School District also offers other educational schools and programs such as
1349-613: The 7th and 8th districts and parts of the 6th , 9th , and 11th districts are in the county. In the State Senate , parts of the 1st , 3rd , 4th , 6th , and 8th districts are in the county. According to the California Secretary of State , as of October 22, 2012, Sacramento County has 698,899 registered voters, out of 944,243 eligible (74%). Of those, 306,960 (44%) are registered Democrats, 225,688 (32%) are registered Republicans , and 134,677 (19%) have declined to state
1420-837: The California Zephyr , the Capitol Corridor , and the San Joaquins , which link the region with destinations across California and the United States. Sacramento International Airport is a major, full-service airport with passenger flights. It is owned by the County of Sacramento. The county also owns Sacramento Mather Airport in Rancho Cordova and Sacramento Executive Airport , both of which are general aviation airports. Sacramento McClellan Airport , formerly McClellan Air Force Base,
1491-613: The Democratic candidates. Candidates from the Democratic Party have carried the county in the past eight presidential elections, and have won a majority of the county's votes four times during that time (in 2008 , 2012 , 2016 , and 2020 ). The city of Sacramento is strongly Democratic, while rural areas are strongly Republican ; suburban areas are more divided. This pattern is also present in congressional and state legislative elections. The last Republican presidential candidate to win
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#17328688754061562-623: The Sacramento County Superior Court . Under its foundational Charter, the five-member elected Sacramento County Board of Supervisors (BOS) is the county legislature. The board operates in a legislative, executive, and quasi-judicial capacity. The current members are: The Sacramento County Code is the codified law of Sacramento County in the form of local ordinances passed by the Board of Supervisors. The Sacramento County Sheriff provides court protection and jail management for
1633-836: The Secretary of State , directed US Marshals to collect data from all 13 original states, and from the Southwest Territory . The census was not conducted in Vermont until 1791, after that state's admission to the Union as the 14th state on March 4 of that year. Some doubt surrounded the numbers, as President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson maintained the population was undercounted. The potential reasons Washington and Jefferson may have thought this could be refusal to participate, poor public transportation and roads, spread-out population, and restraints of current technology. No microdata from
1704-469: The US Constitution and applicable laws. The law required that every household be visited, that completed census schedules be posted in two of the most public places within each jurisdiction, remain for the inspection of all concerned, and that "the aggregate amount of each description of persons" for every district be transmitted to the president . The US Marshals were also responsible for governing
1775-566: The Yolobus provides Sacramento County with service connecting to destinations in neighboring Yolo County , such as Davis . SaRT and Yolobus both provide bus services connecting Sacramento with Sacramento International Airport . Amtrak and its Amtrak California subsidiary operate passenger rail service from the Sacramento Valley station . This station is served by the Coast Starlight ,
1846-417: The "Color or Race" question was slightly modified, removing the term "Mulatto". Also, there was an inclusion of an "Indian Population Schedule" in which "enumerators were instructed to use a special expanded questionnaire for American Indians living on reservations or in family groups off of reservations." This expanded version included the question "Fraction of person's lineage that is white." The 1910 census
1917-513: The 1790 population census are available, but aggregate data for small areas and their compatible cartographic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . However, the categories of "Free white males" of 16 years and upward, including heads of families under 16 years, "Free white females", including heads of families, All other free persons, and "Slaves," existed in
1988-414: The 2000 and 2010 censuses. The following questions were asked of a sample of respondents for the 1990 census : The 1990 census was not designed to capture multiple racial responses, and when individuals marked the "other" race option and provided a multiple write-in. The response was assigned according to the race written first. "For example, a write-in of 'black-white' was assigned a code of 'black,' while
2059-512: The OMB built on the 1997 guidelines and suggested the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category and considered combining racial and ethnic categories into one question. In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget published revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity that included
2130-405: The OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. The OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the federal government ". The development of the data standards stem in large measure from new responsibilities to enforce civil rights laws. Among
2201-587: The United States Census#2000 census In the United States census , the US Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in
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2272-468: The age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 26.9% of households were one person and 9.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06. The age distribution was 25.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% 65 or older. The median age
2343-495: The census of 2000, there were 1,223,499 people, 453,602 households, and 297,562 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,267 inhabitants per square mile (489/km ). There were 474,814 housing units at an average density of 492 per square mile (190/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 64.0% White , 10.6% Black or African American , 1.09% Native American , 13.5% Asian , 0.6% Pacific Islander , 7.5% from other races , and 5.8% from two or more races. 19.3% of
2414-418: The census form. In 1800 and 1810, the age question regarding free white males was more detailed with five cohorts and included All other free persons, except "Indians not taxed", and "Slaves". The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810 by asking age questions about slaves. Also the term "colored" entered the census nomenclature. In addition, a question stating "Number of foreigners not naturalized"
2485-418: The census. About one-third of the original census data has been lost or destroyed since documentation. The data was lost in 1790–1830, and included data from Connecticut , Delaware , Georgia , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Vermont , and Virginia . However, the census was proven factual and
2556-483: The changes, The OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of mixed-race children and wanting to record diversity in a measurable way after having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge theirs and their children's full ancestry, rather than identifying with only one group. Prior to this decision, the census and other government data collections asked people to report singular races. As of 2023,
2627-590: The city of Sacramento and Folsom provide additional, often non-essential services. It is composed of the elected five-member Board of Supervisors , several other elected offices including the Sheriff , District Attorney , and Assessor , and numerous county departments and entities under the supervision of the County Executive Officer. In addition, several entities of the government of California have jurisdiction conterminous with Sacramento County, such as
2698-554: The city. Sacramento County, California Sacramento County ( / ˌ s æ k r ə ˈ m ɛ n t oʊ / ) is a county located in the U.S. state of California . As of the 2020 census , the population was 1,585,055. Its county seat is Sacramento , which has been the state capital of California since 1854. Sacramento County is the central county of the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area. The county covers about 994 square miles (2,570 km ) in
2769-790: The county include the Sacramento County Park Rangers that service the County Parks, Twin Rivers Unified School District Police servicing police services for Twin Rivers School District, and the Fulton-El Camino Park District Police Department servicing Recreation and Park Districts. Sacramento County was politically competitive in most presidential elections between 1976 and 2004, but now votes significantly in favor of
2840-630: The decision and make sure the federal government treated Hispanics as white. The State Department, the Census Bureau, the Labor Department, and other government agencies therefore made sure to uniformly classify people of Mexican descent as white. This policy encouraged the League of United Latin American Citizens in its quest to minimize discrimination by asserting their whiteness. The 1940 census
2911-536: The design of the population questionnaire. Residents were still listed individually, but a new questionnaire sheet was used for each family. Additionally, this was the first year that the census distinguished among different Asian ethnic groups, such as Japanese and Chinese , due to increased immigration. This census also marked the beginning of the term "race" in the questionnaires. Enumerators were instructed to write "White", "Black", "Mulatto", " Quadroon ", "Octoroon", "Chinese", "Japanese", or " Indian ". During 1900,
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2982-608: The entire county. It provides patrol and detective services for the unincorporated areas of the county. Incorporated municipalities within the county that have their own municipal police departments or contract with the Sacramento County sheriff for their policing are: Elk Grove, 170,000, municipal department; Citrus Heights, 88,000, municipal department; Folsom, 78,000, municipal department; Isleton, sheriff contract; Rancho Cordova, 73,000, sheriff contract; Galt, population 26,000, municipal department. Other law enforcement agencies in
3053-456: The existence of most of this data can be confirmed in many secondary sources pertaining to the first census. Census data included the name of the head of the family and categorized inhabitants as: free white males at least 16 years of age (to assess the country's industrial and military potential), free white males under 16 years of age, free white females, all other free persons (reported by sex and color), and slaves . Thomas Jefferson , then
3124-480: The free inhabitants schedule about color was a column that was to be left blank if a person were white, marked "B" if a person were black, and marked "M" if a person were mulatto . Slaves were listed by owner, and classified by gender and age, not individually, and the question about color was a column that was to be marked with a "B" if the slave were black and an "M" if mulatto. For 1890, the Census Office changed
3195-530: The leadership of Chief of Police Christopher Boyd, the newly formed department took over law enforcement responsibility from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department on June 26, 2006. The police department is a full-service agency, with specialty units such as SWAT, Special Investigations, Traffic and School Resource Officers. The department operates its own state-of-the-art communications center, which answers 9-1-1 calls and dispatches police throughout
3266-413: The low drops below 32°, with the coldest one day record being December 11, 1932, at 17°. Average yearly precipitation is 24.61 inches according to weather.com (, 2018). Almost no rain falls during the summer months (less than 1%), and over 80% falls between November and March. 3.47", 3.39", 4.46", and 4.34" per month respectively, though rainfall can be much greater than average. On average, 96 days in
3337-824: The northern portion of the Central Valley , on into Gold Country . Sacramento County extends from the low delta lands between the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River , including Suisun Bay , north to about ten miles (16 km) beyond the State Capitol and east into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains . The southernmost portion of Sacramento County has direct access to San Francisco Bay . Since 2010, statewide droughts in California have further strained Sacramento County's water security . Sacramento County
3408-426: The occupied units 18,832 (57.6%) were owner-occupied and 13,854 (42.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.8%. 47,329 people (56.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 35,486 people (42.6%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 85,071 people in 33,478 households, including 21,660 families, in the city. The population density
3479-541: The official city website), becoming the fifth city in Sacramento County. Originally the city was called Sylvan but in 1910 a real estate agent bought the area split it into 10-acre (4.0 ha) lots and renamed it to Citrus Heights. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 14.22 square miles (36.8 km), all land. Citrus Heights has a climate that is characterized by mild winters and dry hotter summers. The area usually has
3550-469: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 10.2% were of German , 7.0% English, 6.7% Irish and 5.1% American ancestry according to Census 2000 . 75.7% spoke only English at home; 10.0% spoke Spanish, 1.5% Hmong , 1.4% Chinese or Mandarin , 1.3% Vietnamese , 1.2% Tagalog and 1.2% Russian . There were 453,602 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 14.1% had
3621-671: The population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. The Government of Sacramento County is defined and authorized under the California Constitution , California law , and the Charter of the County of Sacramento. Much of the Government of California is in practice the responsibility of county governments such as the Government of Sacramento County, while municipalities such as
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#17328688754063692-596: The population who may not be receiving medical services under the Public Health Service Act ; evaluating whether financial institutions are meeting the credit needs of minority populations under the Community Reinvestment Act ). The 1790 United States census was the first census in the history of the United States. The population of the United States was recorded as 3,929,214 as of Census Day, August 2, 1790, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of
3763-630: The population) lived in households, 304 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 182 (0.2%) were institutionalized. There were 32,686 households, 10,452 (32.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 14,241 (43.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 4,689 (14.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,027 (6.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,653 (8.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 252 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 8,860 households (27.1%) were one person and 3,280 (10.0%) had someone living alone who
3834-451: The race of interracial persons. A person with both white and black ancestry (termed "blood") was to be recorded as "Negro", no matter the fraction of that lineage (the " one-drop rule "). A person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry was also to be recorded as "Neg" (for "Negro") unless they were considered to be "predominantly" American Indian and accepted as such within the community. A person with both white and American Indian ancestry
3905-507: The racial question, and also removed Hindu and Korean from the race choices. The 1960 census re-added the word "color" to the racial question, and changed "Indian" to "American Indian", as well as adding Hawaiian, Part-Hawaiian, Aleut, and Eskimo. The "Other (print out race)" option was removed. This year's census included "Negro or Black", re-added Korean and the Other race option. East Indians (the term used at that time for people whose ancestry
3976-419: The seven marked by asterisks below, plus Sacramento township. In July of that year, American township was divided off from Sacramento township. In 1856, the Board of Supervisors realigned the divisions into the 14 civil townships below, plus the city of Sacramento. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Sacramento County. † county seat Race and ethnicity in
4047-849: The southeast part of Folsom . Major watercourses in the county include the American River , Sacramento River , Cosumnes River , a tributary of the Mokelumne River , and Dry Creek , a tributary of the Sacramento River. The 2010 United States Census reported that Sacramento County had a population of 1,418,788. The racial makeup of Sacramento County was 815,151 (57.5%) White , 200,228 (15.4%) African American , 14,308 (1.0%) Native American , 203,211 (14.3%) Asian , 13,858 (1.0%) Pacific Islander , 131,691 (9.3%) from other races , and 93,511 (6.6%) from two or more races. There were 306,196 Hispanic or Latino residents of any race (21.6%). As of
4118-427: The term "color" was removed from the racial question, and the following questions were asked of a sample of respondents: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person of Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent? No, not Spanish/Hispanic Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic The racial categories in this year are as they appear in
4189-493: The year have fog, mostly in the morning, primarily in December and January. Typically, Citrus Heights enjoys 268 sunny days throughout the year. Citrus Heights is part of the Sacramento – Arden-Arcade – Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area . At the 2010 census Citrus Heights had a population of 83,301. The population density was 5,854.6 inhabitants per square mile (2,260.5/km). The racial makeup of Citrus Heights
4260-493: Was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males. The median household income was $ 53,859 and the median family income was $ 60,207. Males had a median income of $ 48,614 versus $ 39,399 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 30,744. About 5.6% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. Citrus Heights has
4331-435: Was 5,929.3 inhabitants per square mile (2,289.3/km). There were 34,897 housing units at an average density of 2,432.3 per square mile (939.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 84.64% White, 2.87% African American, 1.01% Native American, 2.85% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 3.56% from other races, and 4.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.04%. Of the 33,478 households 30.9% had children under
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#17328688754064402-594: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53. There were 20,957 families (64.1% of households); the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 19,241 people (23.1%) under the age of 18, 8,480 people (10.2%) aged 18 to 24, 23,022 people (27.6%) aged 25 to 44, 21,473 people (25.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 11,085 people (13.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males. There were 35,075 housing units at an average density of 2,465.1 per square mile, of
4473-439: Was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 female residents aged 18 and over, there were 92.5 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 43,816, and the median income for a family was $ 50,717. Males had a median income of $ 39,482 versus $ 31,569 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,142. About 10.3% of families and 14.1% of
4544-404: Was 66,856 (80.3%) White, 2,751 (3.3%) African American, 753 (0.9%) Native American, 2,714 (3.3%) Asian (1.2% Filipino, 0.4% Indian, 0.4% Chinese, 0.3% Japanese, 0.2% Vietnamese, 0.4% Other), 363 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 5,348 (6.4%) from other races, and 4,516 (5.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13,734 persons (16.5%). The census reported that 82,815 people (99.4% of
4615-443: Was back, but in abbreviated form. It featured a question asking if the person was of full or mixed American Indian ancestry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted a Good Neighbor policy that sought better relations with Mexico. In 1935, a federal judge ruled that three Mexican immigrants were ineligible for citizenship because they were not white, as required by federal law. Mexico protested, and Roosevelt decided to circumvent
4686-423: Was included. In the 1830 census, a new question, which stated, "The number of White persons who were foreigners not naturalized" was included. The 1850 census had a dramatic shift in the way information about residents was collected. For the first time, free persons were listed individually instead of by head of household. Two questionnaires were used - one for free inhabitants and one for slaves. The question on
4757-590: Was one of the original counties of California, which were created in 1850 at the time of statehood. The county was named after the Sacramento River , which forms its western border. The river was named by Spanish cavalry officer Gabriel Moraga for the Santisimo Sacramento (Most Holy Sacrament), referring to the Catholic Eucharist . Alexander Hamilton Willard , a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition ,
4828-421: Was similar to 1910, but excluded a separate schedule for American Indians. "Hin", "Kor", and "Fil" were also added to the "Color or Race" question, signifying Hindu (Asian Indian), Korean, and Filipino, respectively. The biggest change in this census was in racial classification. Enumerators were instructed to no longer use the "Mulatto" classification. Instead, they were given special instructions for reporting
4899-527: Was similar to that of 1900, but it included a reinsertion of "Mulatto" and a question about the "mother tongue" of foreign-born individuals and individuals with foreign-born parents. "Ot" was also added to signify "other races", with space for a race to be written in. This decade's version of the Indian Population Schedule featured questions asking the individual's proportion of white, black, or American Indian lineage. The 1920 census questionnaire
4970-415: Was the first to include separate population and housing questionnaires. The race category of "Mexican" was eliminated in 1940, and the population of Mexican descent was counted with the white population. 1940 census data was used for Japanese American internment . The Census Bureau's role was denied for decades, but was finally proven in 2007. The 1950 census questionnaire removed the word "color" from
5041-410: Was to be recorded as American Indian, unless their Indigenous ancestry was small, and they were accepted as white within the community. In all situations in which a person had white and some other racial ancestry, they were to be reported as that other race. People who had minority interracial ancestry were to be reported as the race of their father. For the first and only time, "Mexican" was listed as
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