Manteca is a city in
San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County ( ; , meaning " St. Joachim"), officially the County of San Joaquin, is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 779,233. The county seat is Stockton.
San Jo ...
. The city had a population of 83,498 as of the
2020 Census. It is part of the
Stockton-Lodi, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Manteca is a city in the
Central Valley of California, located east of San Francisco and 18 miles (29 kilometers) northwest of
Modesto
Modesto ( ; ) is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the 19th-most populous city in California.
Modesto is locate ...
. The Manteca area was first inhabited by
Yokuts
The Yokuts (previously known as MariposasPowell, 1891:90–91.) are an ethnic group of Native Americans native to central California. Before European contact, the Yokuts consisted of up to 60 tribes speaking several related languages. Yokuts ...
. Manteca was formally established in 1861 by Joshua Cowell. Cowell claimed around and built houses on what is now the corner of Main and Yosemite, where
Bank of America
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now stands. In 1873, the Central Pacific Railroad laid track directly through the area. The residents wanted to refer to their new train station as "Cowell Station", but there was already a Cowell Station near
Tracy. The residents agreed to change the name of the community, choosing "Monteca" as the new name.
[Manteca Chamber of Commerce: http://manteca.org/about-manteca/] This was misprinted as "Manteca" (
Spanish
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**Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas
**Spanish cuisine
**Spanish history
**Spanish culture
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for
lard
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and the misspelled version was eventually accepted as the name of the town. In 1918, Manteca was incorporated as a city, and Joshua Cowell became its first mayor.
In 1935, photojournalist
Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange (born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn; May 26, 1895 – October 11, 1965) was an American documentary photographer and photojournalist, best known for her Depression-era work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Lange' ...
took photos of William & Mary Dimotakis (immigrants from the Greek island of Crete), and their youngest child, son George, on the family farm in Manteca for the Farm Security Administration. The farm, near the industrial park area, is still owned by the Dimotakis family. The images can be found in th
Library of Congress
Manteca fashions itself the "Family City", and it lies at a crossroads of major highways and railroads. As recently as the 1970s, Manteca existed primarily on
agriculture
Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, and forestry for food and non-food products. Agriculture was a key factor in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created ...
and was still barely a stop between two freeways,
Interstate 5
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and
State Route 99. The continuing rise in
Bay Area
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housing
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prices caused Bay Area families to look further eastward for more affordable places to live. Since the construction of the 120 bypass portion of
State Route 120, Manteca has become a popular choice for these commuters. The 1990s saw an increase in the city's population and the construction of its third high school (
Sierra High School), joining
Manteca High School
Manteca High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in Manteca, California, United States that was established on May 21, 1920. It is the oldest school within Manteca Unified School District. Although originally built with a tower, i ...
and
East Union High School. The population of Manteca continues to increase, with some housing being constructed on what was once farmland to the north and southeast. Manteca has more than tripled in population since 1980.
Manteca is the home base for the "Not Forgotten Memorial Day Event", the largest commemoration for veterans on the West Coast. The event is held annually on the Sunday before Memorial Day. The event draws over 20,000 attendees.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , 99.89% of it land and 0.11% of it water.
Neighboring towns include
Lathrop,
Ripon
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,
Escalon
Escalon (Spanish: ''Escalón'', meaning "Step") is a city in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 7,472 at the 2020 census, up from 7,132 at the 2010 census and 5,963 at the 2000 census. Escalon is a Spanish word ...
, and
Tracy. Manteca is located in between the larger cities of
Modesto
Modesto ( ; ) is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the 19th-most populous city in California.
Modesto is locate ...
and
Stockton.
Climate
According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
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system, Manteca has a hot-summer mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. It is very hot and dry in summer, and mild in winter, except during spells of seasonal
tule fog
''Schoenoplectus acutus'' (synonym (taxonomy), syn. ''Scirpus acutus, Schoenoplectus lacustris, Scirpus lacustris'' subsp. ''acutus''), called tule , common tule, hardstem tule, tule rush, hardstem bulrush, or viscid bulrush, is a giant specie ...
, when it can be quite chilly for many days. Summers are exceptionally dry, whereas winters are rainy with stretches of fair weather.
Demographics
2020 census
The
2020 United States census reported that Manteca had a population of 83,498. The population density was . The racial makeup of Manteca was 42.4%
White
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, 4.5%
African American
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, 1.8%
Native American, 14.4%
Asian, 0.8%
Pacific Islander
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, 20.5% from
other races, and 15.6% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino
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of any race were 40.6% of the population.
The census reported that 99.4% of the population lived in households, 0.4% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.2% were institutionalized.
[
There were 26,724 households, out of which 40.4% included children under the age of 18, 55.3% were married-couple households, 6.5% were ]cohabiting
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couple households, 22.7% had a female householder with no partner present, and 15.4% had a male householder with no partner present. 17.6% of households were one person, and 8.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.11.[ There were 20,699 ]families
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(77.5% of all households).
The age distribution was 25.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% aged 18 to 24, 26.2% aged 25 to 44, 24.5% aged 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 36.9years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males.[
There were 27,623 housing units at an average density of , of which 26,724 (96.7%) were occupied. Of these, 66.3% were owner-occupied, and 33.7% were occupied by renters.][
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $94,718, and the ]per capita income
Per capita income (PCI) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year.
In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...
was $37,326. About 7.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line.
2010 census
The 2010 United States Census reported that Manteca had a population of 67,096. The population density was . The racial makeup of Manteca was 49.6% White
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, 9.8% African American
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, 1.1% Native American, 12.1% Asian,0.6% Pacific Islander
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, 11.4% from other races, and 7.2% from two or more races. Hispanic
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or Latino of any race were 43.7%.
The Census reported that 66,601 people (99.3% of the population) lived in households, 150 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 345 (0.5%) were institutionalized.
There were 21,618 households, of which 9,681 (44.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 11,973 (55.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3,009 (13.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,590 (7.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,629 (7.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships and 130 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 3,902 households (18.0%) were made up of individuals, and 1,542 (7.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08. There were 16,572 families
Family (from ) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). It forms the basis for social order. Ideally, families offer predictability, structure, and safety as ...
(76.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.48.
19,432 people (29.0% of the population) were under the age of 18, 6,569 people (9.8%) aged 18 to 24, 18,075 people (26.9%) aged 25 to 44, 16,367 people (24.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 6,653 people (9.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.
There were 23,132 housing units at an average density of , of which 13,521 (62.5%) were owner-occupied, and 8,097 (37.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.5%. 41,225 people (61.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 25,376 people (37.8%) lived in rental housing units.
Economy
Top employers
According to the city's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
Government and politics
According to the California Secretary of State
The secretary of state of California is the chief clerk of the U.S. state of California, overseeing a department of 500 people. The Secretary of state (U.S. state government), secretary of state is elected for four year terms, like the state's o ...
, as of October 21, 2024, Manteca has 48,177 registered voters. Of those, 19,424 (40.3%) are registered Democrats, 14,900 (30.9%) are registered Republicans
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
, and 9,987 (20.7%) have declined to state a political party.
In presidential elections, Manteca has historically been a Republican stronghold. However, it has shifted toward the Democratic Party in recent years. In 2008
2008 was designated as:
*International Year of Languages
*International Year of Planet Earth
*International Year of the Potato
*International Year of Sanitation
The Great Recession, a worldwide recession which began in 2007, continued throu ...
, Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) is an American politician who was the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American president in American history. O ...
became the first Democrat to carry Manteca in a presidential election since Bill Clinton
William Jefferson Clinton (né Blythe III; born August 19, 1946) is an American politician and lawyer who was the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), Democratic Party, ...
in 1992
1992 was designated as International Space Year by the United Nations.
Events January
* January 1 – Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt replaces Javier Pérez de Cuéllar of Peru as United Nations Secretary-General.
* January 6
** The Republ ...
. Manteca has continued to vote Democratic at the presidential level since 2008. In 2020
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, Joe Biden
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won Manteca by 7.49%, the largest victory margin for a Democrat in the city since 1976
Events January
* January 2 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force.
* January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea.
* January 18 – Full diplomatic ...
. However in 2024
The year saw the list of ongoing armed conflicts, continuation of major armed conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Myanmar civil war (2021–present), Myanmar civil war, the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), Sudane ...
, Donald Trump
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became the first Republican presidential candidate to win Manteca since George W. Bush
George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and businessman who was the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Bush family and the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party, he i ...
in 2004
2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and Its Abolition (by UNESCO).
Events January
* January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 60 ...
.
Local government
The City of Manteca is a general law city
In the systems of local government in some U.S. states, a general-law municipality, general-law city, code city, and as such is governed by a council–manager form of government. The city council is made up of the Mayor and four council members. The Mayor is elected at large every four years in non-presidential elections in even-numbered years, while previously two council members were elected at-large every two years. In 2021 the City Council voted to switch to district elections for council members, and in the November 2022 general election, district elections were held for council members for the first time.
The city hall is located at 1001 West Center Street, Manteca, CA 95337.
The current elected council
County, state and federal representation
In the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, Manteca is in the 3rd district, which is represented by Republican Tom Patti
Tom Patti is an American businessman and politician who is a member of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. As an amateur boxer, Patti was training partners with Mike Tyson. After the death of Cus D'Amato, Patti became Tyson's manager and ...
.
In the United States House of Representatives
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, Manteca is in .
In the California State Legislature
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, Manteca is in , and California's 9th State Assembly district, represented by Republican Heath Flora.
California is represented by US Senators
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Alex Padilla
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and Adam Schiff
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, both Democrats.
Transit
Manteca Transit Center is the hub of public transit in the city. Local bus service is provided by Manteca Transit.
A commuter rail
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service is provided by the Altamont Corridor Express
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(ACE) at the Lathrop/Manteca station
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Turkey, officia ...
. ACE operates in peak travel directions with trips to San Jose in the morning and to Stockton in the evening. The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) has been preparing the ACE Lathrop-Ceres Extension Project. This project would extend the current route through Manteca at the new Manteca Transit Center. This project has recently completed the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and has begun the final design stage. Construction planned to begin in Fall 2024 with service planned to begin in 2025.
Education
Public schools in Manteca are part of the Manteca Unified School District
Manteca Unified School District (MUSD) is a school district based in French Camp, Lathrop, Manteca, and Stockton, in California.
About
Schools in MUSD follow a modified traditional calendar with approximately 23,000 students. Elementary sch ...
. The school district encompasses the towns of Manteca, Lathrop, the community of French Camp, and the Weston Ranch community in Stockton. There are no middle schools; elementary school continues through the 8th grade, with a mix of both year-round and traditional schools. Manteca Unified School District has 19 elementary schools, 5 high schools, and 2 continuation schools. Not all of the schools listed below are in Manteca itself.
High schools
* Calla High School
* East Union High School
* Manteca High School
Manteca High School is a public, co-educational secondary school in Manteca, California, United States that was established on May 21, 1920. It is the oldest school within Manteca Unified School District. Although originally built with a tower, i ...
* Sierra High School
* Weston Ranch High School
Weston Ranch High School is a secondary school located in the Weston Ranch subdivision of Stockton, California. WRHS opened its doors in 2003. It is part of the Manteca Unified School District.
Demographics
According to 2021-22 demographics fro ...
* New Vision High School (continuation)
* Lathrop High School
* BE.Tech High School and Career Academy
Elementary schools
* August Knodt
* Brock Elliott
* French Camp
* George Komure
* George McParland
* Golden West
* Great Valley (Salida)
* Joseph Widmer Jr.
* Joshua Cowell
* Lathrop
* Lincoln
* Mossdale Elementary
* Neil Hafley
* New Haven
* Nile Garden
* Sequoia
* Shasta
* Stella Brockman
* Veritas
* Walter E. Woodward
* Alta Vista (private)
* St. Anthony's (private)
Adult schools
* Lindbergh Educational Center
Churches
* Central Valley Baptist Church
* Crossroads Grace Community Church
* Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
Notable people
* Eric Nascimento (b. 2001) - American Racing Driver
* Ethan Nascimento (b. 2007) - American Racing Driver
* Gilbert Luján
Gilbert "Magu" Luján (October 16, 1940 – July 24, 2011) was a Chicano American sculptor, muralist, painter, and educator. He was a founding member of the Chicano collective, Los Four that consisted of artists Carlos Almaraz, Beto de la Roch ...
(1940 – 2011) – sculptor, painter
* Joshua Patton
Joshua Kyle Patton (born March 7, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Górnik Wałbrzych of the Polish Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Sacramento State Hornets.
High school career
Patton attended Sie ...
(b. 1997) - basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
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* Justin Roiland
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(b. 1980) – animator, director, producer and voice-actor
* Kiwi Gardner (b. 1993) – current NBA G League
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basketball player; attended Manteca High School
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* Scott Brooks
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(b. 1965) – former NBA
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basketball player and current assistant coach; attended East Union High School
* Sammy L. Davis
Sammy Lee Davis (born November 1, 1946) is an American soldier who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the nation's highest military medal for valor, the Medal of Honor.
Early years
Born in Dayton, Ohio, on Nov ...
(b. 1946) – Medal of Honor recipient
* Marliece Andrada (b. 1972) – actress and ''Playboys Playmate of the Month in March 1998
* Ernie Barber (b. 1914 – d. 1989) – former NFL
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player for the Washington Redskins
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* April Bowlby
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(b. 1980) – actress
* Milo Candini (b. 1917 – d. 1998) – Major League Baseball player 1943–51
* Karen Jankowski — rally driver
* Congressman John J. McFall
John Joseph McFall (February 20, 1918 – March 7, 2006) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the state of California, rising to the position of House Majority Whip.
Early life and career
McFall was ...
(1918 – 2006), served in the US House of Representatives 1957–79. Majority Whip and Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee Chairman. Mayor of Manteca and Member of California State Assembly. Son of Hope McFall who was killed in action in World War I.
* Doug Mikolas
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(b. 1961) – football player
* Ted Nuce
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(b. 1961) – former World Champion bull rider, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame; attended Manteca High School
* Scott Speed
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In , Speed became the first American ...
(b. 1983) – race car driver
* Dev (b. 1989) – singer songwriter
* Paul Wiggin
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(b. 1934) – former American football
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player and coach; attended Manteca High School
* Kenny Wooten
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(b. 1998) – NBA basketball player; attended Manteca High School
See also
* Great Wolf Lodge (Manteca, California)
* San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County ( ; , meaning " St. Joachim"), officially the County of San Joaquin, is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 779,233. The county seat is Stockton.
San Jo ...
References
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Manteca Convention and Visitors Bureau
Manteca Chamber of Commerce
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