Campbell, California
City of Campbell | ||
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FIPS code 06-10345 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 277483, 2409971 | |
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Campbell /ˈkæmbəl/ is a city in Santa Clara County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Campbell's population is 43,959.[6] 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.[7]
Today, the Pruneyard Shopping Center is home to the South Bay offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
History
Prior to the city
Prior to the founding of the neighborhood of Campbell, the land was occupied by the Ohlone, the Native American people of the Northern California coast.
About a third of present-day Campbell was part of the 1839 Alta California Rancho Rinconada de Los Gatos land grant. The northern extent of the grant land was along present-day Rincon Avenue, and across the North end of John D. Morgan Park in central Campbell.
Industrialization
The city was founded by Benjamin Campbell (1826–1907), after whom the city is named.[8] Benjamin came to California in 1846 with his father, William M. Campbell I (1793–1885).[8] 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.[8] This area later became Campbell's historical downtown core.
In 1878, Campbell sold his land for $5 an acre to a railroad company.[8] By 1887, the first subdivision was recorded west of the railroad, from Campbell Avenue to the spot where the Water Tower Plaza now stands. He and his wife Mary (née Rucker) Campbell (1834–1913) founded the city which was first known as Campbell's Place, but would later become the town of Campbell.[8][9]
In 1888, the Campbell School District was formed.[9]
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. By 1892, 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.[9]
In 1895, The Bank of Campbell was founded and the first newspaper, the Campbell Weekly Visitor, began publication.[9]
Campbell was incorporated as a city in 1952.[9] 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.
Geography
Campbell is bordered on the east and north by San Jose, on the south by Los Gatos, and on the west by a small portion of Saratoga.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15 km2), of which 5.8 square miles (15 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) 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 "Perc Ponds"). Residents are able to reach Los Gatos by continuing on the creek trail. Downtown Campbell contains many local stores and shops, and every Sunday the downtown street close from 8am-1pm for a local farmers market.
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
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1960 | 11,863 | — | |
1970 | 23,797 | 100.6% | |
1980 | 26,843 | 12.8% | |
1990 | 36,048 | 34.3% | |
2000 | 38,138 | 5.8% | |
2010 | 39,349 | 3.2% | |
2020 | 43,959 | 11.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
2020
The 2020 United States Census[11] reported that Campbell had a population of 43,959.[6]
Racial Makeup
Demographic[12] | Percentage |
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Total Population | 43,959 |
White | 59.7 |
Asian | 23.6 |
Hispanic/Latino | 19.7 |
2+ Races | 8.1 |
African American | 2.3 |
Native American | 0.4 |
It was reported that 16,121 people live in households, with an average of 2.64 persons per house. 84.1% were living in the same house 1 year ago. 35.6% of households spoke a language other than English.
49.2% of the housing in occupied by the owner. The median value of owner occupied housing units was $1,156,000. The median gross rent was $2,323.
2010
The 2010 United States Census[13] reported that Campbell had a population of 39,349.
The racial makeup of Campbell was 26,315 (66.9%)
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
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.
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2000
As of the
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
Climate
Campbell has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers.
Climate data for Campbell, California | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
80 (27) |
88 (31) |
96 (36) |
101 (38) |
114 (46) |
113 (45) |
107 (42) |
109 (43) |
103 (39) |
87 (31) |
83 (28) |
114 (46) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
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) |
Record low °F (°C) | 18 (−8) |
21 (−6) |
27 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
34 (1) |
37 (3) |
37 (3) |
39 (4) |
38 (3) |
31 (−1) |
28 (−2) |
16 (−9) |
16 (−9) |
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 [17] |
Economy
8x8, Barracuda Networks, List Biological Laboratories, Move, ChargePoint, Hightail and ZURB[18] are among the companies based in Campbell.
Top employers
According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[19] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | Chargepoint, Inc. | 1,029 |
2 | 8x8, Inc. | 742 |
3 | Barracuda Networks Inc. | 315 |
4 | Home Depot
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230 |
5 | Family Matters In-Home Care | 210 |
6 | Whole Foods Market | 208 |
7 | Moss Adams LLP
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201 |
8 | SAAMA Technologies | 185 |
9 | Bioreference Laboratories Inc. | 170 |
10 | Groupware Technology Inc. | 170 |
Politics
At the county level, Campbell is located entirely within the 4th supervisorial district, represented on the
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Campbell is in California's 16th congressional district, represented by Democrat Anna Eshoo.[21]
The city is represented by the city council, which internally elects a mayor and vice-mayor every calendar year. In December 2020, Liz Gibbons and Paul Resnikoff were elected mayor and vice-mayor, respectively.[22]
Campbell is strongly Democratic in presidential elections, with the last Republican to win the city being Ronald Reagan in 1984.
The city is policed by its own police force, the Campbell Police Department, which shares its building with the rest of city hall. It sponsors a Law Enforcement Exploring program.[23]
Layout
Campbell is in the southwest portion of Santa Clara Valley. It is bisected by Highway 17 passing through eastern Campbell. Highway 85 is 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. East–west running Hamilton Avenue is one of the northernmost roads in Campbell.
The largest park in Campbell is Los Gatos County Park near Highway 17, and the second largest is John D. Morgan Park.[24]
Transportation
Campbell is served by several major roads, including
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.
Most residences are single-family homes, although there are some areas with
Campbell's downtown is located near where Campbell Avenue intersects with the railroad. The downtown has many shops, bars, and restaurants.[24]
The oldest commercial building in the city was erected in 1920 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.[25] The Gaslighter produced melodramas and Vaudeville-style shows there until it closed in 2006. In 2013 the building was sold and underwent refurbishment to become a wine bar, tasting room, and restaurant.[26]
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
With the advent of the
Like many other cities in the Santa Clara Valley, Campbell was originally orchard land that was later developed into housing tracts.
Education
Campbell public schools belong to two districts, the Campbell Union School District and the Campbell Union High School District. Of these districts, the schools located within the city are Campbell School of Innovation (K-8), Capri Elementary, Rosemary Elementary, Village School, and Westmont High School. Forest Hill Elementary School's campus is partially located in Campbell as well. Westmont High School is home to one of the few enduring Future Farmers of America programs left in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Within the school districts, there are 19 Campbell elementary schools, 9 Campbell middle schools, 3 Campbell high schools and 28 Campbell preschool schools. There are also 13 private schools in Campbell.
Points of interest
Landmarks
In the early 1990s, the
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.[31] 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.[32] The city acquired the property on August 1, 1985, five years after the school shut down.[33] The Heritage Theater, formerly the high school's auditorium, was reopened after renovations in 2004 as an entertainment and event venue. The Community Center holds classes, and portions are available to be rented for various events.
The Campbell Water Tower is a highly visible remnant of Campbell's "small town" past and located on the site of the original city water company and pumping plant near downtown.
Campbell used to be the home of the Winchester Drive-In Theater (now a business park) and is also home to a number of public parks that include John D. Morgan Park, Campbell Park, Edith Morley Park (the site of the city's community garden program), Jack Fischer Park, the Los Gatos Creek Trail Park, Orchard City Green, and Stojanovich Family Park.[34] Joseph Gomes Park located at 217 Winchester Blvd. is the smallest park in Campbell.[35]
The Dubcich farm located on West Campbell Ave. near John D. Morgan Park is Campbell's last remaining piece of agricultural property and connection to the city's agrarian origins.[36] It is still intact with its original farm house dating back to the 1920s, barn, and fruit trees.
Athletics
Campbell for many years had one of the most successful youth baseball programs in the country, reaching fourteen World Series from 1960 to 1987.
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 (95 kg) Ted Campbell pitching a no-hitter in a 3–0 victory over Kankakee, Illinois, 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. Ten future major leaguers played in the Campbell youth baseball system: Chris Codiroli, 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.
Notable people
The following is a list of notable individuals who were born, raised, and/or residents in the City of Campbell.
- Alan Aerts, world powerlifting champion, retired business owner and Campbell "Citizen of the Year" in 2005 and 2006[37]
- Dave Meltzer, wrestling journalist, historian and author[citation needed]
- Sylvia Browne, psychic, spiritualist, author with her office in Campbell for many years.[38]
- Brett Dalton, actor, attended Westmont High School.[39]
- Lars Frederiksen, musician, of the bands Rancid, Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards and The Old Firm Casuals, raised in Campbell.[40]
- Claire Lobrovich, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player, born and raised in Campbell[41]
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