Cherryland, California

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Downtown Cherryland sign across from Creekside Center

Hispanic church along Hampton Rd in Cherryland

Cherryland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Alameda County, California, United States. Cherryland is located between Ashland to the north and the city of Hayward to the south. The population was 15,808 at the 2020 census.<ref name="CensusQuickFacts">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Cherryland largely comprises the residential subdivision of the vast orchards (Template:Convert) of San Lorenzo pioneer William Meek, often called the "first farmer" of Alameda County. "Cherryland" was the name of one huge subdivision of this farm initiated by third-generation heirs in 1911. The Meek Mansion is located on Hampton Road in the northern part of Cherryland. The mansion is maintained by the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, in conjunction with the Hayward Area Historical Society.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 kmTemplate:Sup), all of it land. San Lorenzo Creek runs partly through the unincorporated community and outlines most of the unincorporated community's northern border.

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cherryland has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Cherryland, California</ref>

Demographics

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The 2020 United States Census reported that Cherryland had a population of 15,808. The population density was Template:Convert. The racial makeup of Cherryland was 19.8% White, 8.7% African American, 2.5% Native American, 13.9% Asian, 1.9% Pacific Islander, 38.6% from other races, and 14.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 58.1% of the population.<ref name=DP1>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Census reported that 97.8% of the population lived in households, 1.2% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1.1% were institutionalized.<ref name=DP1/>

There were 4,922 households, out of which 39.3% included children under the age of 18, 42.9% were married-couple households, 7.9% were cohabiting couple households, 26.9% had a female householder with no partner present, and 22.3% had a male householder with no partner present. 22.5% of households were one person, and 7.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.14.<ref name=DP1/> There were 3,387 families (68.8% of all households).<ref name=P16>Template:Cite web</ref>

The age distribution was 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% aged 18 to 24, 31.7% aged 25 to 44, 23.7% aged 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65Template:Nbspyears of age or older. The median age was 35.2Template:Nbspyears. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males.<ref name=DP1/>

There were 5,125 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert, of which 4,922 (96.0%) were occupied. Of these, 30.3% were owner-occupied, and 69.7% were occupied by renters.<ref name=DP1/>

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 37.2% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 43.0% spoke only English at home, 42.7% spoke Spanish, 3.1% spoke other Indo-European languages, 9.9% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages, and 1.3% spoke other languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 70.2% were high school graduates and 17.6% had a bachelor's degree.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The median household income was $84,858, and the per capita income was $34,805. About 5.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Parks and recreation

Park and recreation services are provided by Hayward Area Recreation and Park District.

Government

Cherryland is an unincorporated community of Alameda County,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and thus is overseen by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. In 2019, the Board of Supervisors created the Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council, an appointed council of seven community members, to assist the Board of Supervisors in policy decision making.

Education

Cherryland is served by the Hayward Unified School District to the south and the San Lorenzo Unified School District to the north.

Infrastructure

Water supply is provided by the East Bay Municipal Utility District and sanitation services by the Oro Loma Sanitary District<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Most other utility services are provided by private companies.