Vallejo, California
Vallejo: The second most populous city in Solano County, California. It is located on San Pablo Bay in the North Bay region of California. Vallejo is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum and the Vallejo Waterfront.
About
Vallejo is a city located in the county of Solano in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 115,942. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 120,747 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1850.
Vallejo is a waterfront city located in Solano County, California, situated on the northeastern shore of San Pablo Bay. With a population of over 121,000, it is the largest city in Solano County.
History
Vallejo was founded in 1851, named after General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, an early Californian statesman. It served as California’s first capital city from 1852-1853 before eventually moving to Sacramento.
The Mare Island Naval Shipyard opened in 1854, fueling Vallejo’s early development. It was a major naval base for over 100 years through wars and economic shifts.
Economy
Today the local economy is anchored by healthcare, retail, tourism, education, and manufacturing. Largest employers are Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
The city has a growing arts community and boasts popular waterfront destinations like the Vallejo Ferry Terminal and Mare Island Historic District.
Attractions
Top attractions are the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, Blue Rock Springs Park, Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve, and Vallejo Farmer's Market.
Annual events include Vallejo Independent Music Festival, Peace Poetry festival, and Vallejo Waterfront Weekend. The city also has a growing dining scene and craft breweries.
With easy access to the Bay Area, growing arts and food culture, affordable housing, and improving urban core – Vallejo is elevating its unique assets and working to realize its full potential.
Quick Facts about Vallejo
| Population : | 120,747 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Solano County |
| Postal code : | 94589–94592 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 707 |
| Water as percent of area : | 38.09% |
| Land as percent of area : | 61.91% |
| Named for : | Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo |
| Altitude : | 226 feet / 69 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 10:23:15 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 3.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Vallejo is located at 38°6'15"N 122°15'24"W (38.1040900, -122.2566400).
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Official website of Vallejo
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Demographics
The population of Vallejo increased by 3.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 115,942 | - | census |
| 2011 | 116,709 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 117,599 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 118,550 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 119,602 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 120,477 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 120,949 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 121,546 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 121,677 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 121,692 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 120,747 | -0.78% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Vallejo
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People born in Vallejo (105)
People born in Vallejo, including rapper from California E-40, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder Natalie Coughlin, movie actress Monique Alexander, .
List
- April Bowlby (American actress) she was born in 30/07/1980
- Aaron McCarthy (American basketball coach) he was born in 24/11/1961
- Jeff Gordon (American racing driver) he was born in 04/08/1971
- Albert Ghiorso (nuclear scientist) he was born in 15/07/1915
- Baby Bash (American rapper) he was born in 18/10/1975
- Johnny Otis (American singer, musician, composer, and record producer) he was born in 28/12/1921
- CC Sabathia (American professional baseball player, pitcher) he was born in 21/07/1980
- George Dixon (American rugby union player) he was born in 10/04/1901
- Celly Cel (singer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- B-Legit (American rapper) he was born in 13/01/1972
- Joey Chestnut (American competitive eater and reality show contestant) he was born in 25/11/1983
- Theodore Arlington Bell (American politician (1872-1922)) he was born in 25/07/1872
- Tiny Gallon (American basketball player) he was born in 18/01/1991
- Rufus Bowen (professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley) he was born in 23/02/1947
- Bud Jamison (actor (1894-1944)) he was born in 15/02/1894
- Bill Buckner (American baseball player) he was born in 14/12/1949
- Bob McIntosh (artist (1916-2010)) he was born in 11/03/1916
- Buddy Joe Hooker (American stunt performer) he was born in 30/05/1942
Schools in Vallejo
College & universities near Vallejo, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480000 | Hinton Barber and Beauty College | Vallejo (CA) | 94590 |
| 459736 | Touro University California | Vallejo (CA) | 94592 |
| 111188 | California State University Maritime Academy | Vallejo (CA) | 94590-8181 |
| 481960 | InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield | Fairfield (CA) | 94534 |
| 112826 | Contra Costa College | San Pablo (CA) | 94806-3195 |
Stations (46)
Amtrak & bus stations near Vallejo, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAL | Vallejo, California | 4355 Sonoma Blvd. | BUS |
| VMW | Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California | Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive | BUS |
| MTZ | Martinez station | 601 Marina Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| RIC | Richmond station | 1700 Nevin Avenue | RAIL |
| SUI | Suisun–Fairfield station | 177 Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Vallejo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| A Station Vallej Post Office | Vallejo (CA) | 94590 |
| Vallej Post Office | Vallejo (CA) | 94590 |
| Springstown Post Office | Vallejo (CA) | 94591 |
| American Canyon Post Office | American Canyon (CA) | 94503 |
| Crock Post Office | Crockett (CA) | 94525 |
Other cities in Solano County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Solano County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 117,580 | Town in Connecticut, United States of America |
| Vacaville | 101,332 | The most populous city in Solano County, California. |
| Suisun | 29,305 | City in Solano County, California, United States |
| Benicia | 27,988 | City in Solano County, California, United States |
| Dixon | 20,440 | Place in Solano county, California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Vallejo distances to largest California cities
