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Solano County occurs as county located in central part of the U.S. state of California, about halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento. When of 2000 its population was 394,542. A county seat is Fairfield.

History
Solano County was one of a original counties of California, created around 1850 at the period of statehood.

A county derives its title indirectly from either that of the Franciscan missionary, Father Francisco Solano, whose name was given inside baptism to a chief of one of the Native American tribes of the region. Prior to getting a title Solano, a chief was known as Sem-yeto, which signifies "brave or fierce hand." At a asking of General Mariano Vallejo, the county was known as for Chief Solano, who at once ruled all over virtually all of a l& and tribes between the Petaluma Creek and the Sacramento River.

Geography
Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,348 km² (907 mi²). 2,148 kilometre² (829 mi²) of these are l& and 201 kilometer² (77 mi²) of these are fluids. A sum vicinity is Octet.55% a body of water.

Demographics
When of the census2 of 2000, there are 394,542 people, 130,403 households, and 97,411 families residing in the county. A population density is 184/km² (476/mi²). There are 134,513 housing units at an typical density of 63/km² (162/mi²). A racial makeup of the county is 56.37% White, 14.91% Black or African American, 0.79% Native American, 12.75% Asian, 0.78% Pacific Islander, 8.01% from other races, and 6.39% from two or more races. Seventeen.64% of the people are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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the median income for a menage in the county is $54,099, & the median income for a personal is $60,597. Males have a median income of $41,787 versus $31,916 for females. A per capita income for the county is $21,731. Ogdoad.30% of the people & Sixer.10% of families come beneath a poverty line. Away from a aggregate people, X.30% of victims under a age of 18 & 6.30% of people 65 & older come dwelling following a poverty level.

Cities and towns
Benicia Dixon Elmira Fairfield Green Valley Rio Vista Suisun City Vacaville Vallejo

Autumn Star's Solano Links
Includes special areas for genealogists and residents/visitors to Solano County and its communities.

CERES - Solano County
An index to environmental information for the county. Extensive reference includes road, weather, and flood conditions, demographics, historical resources, maps.

Solano County
Official information about the county resources, people, places and events.

Solano County Genealogical Society
A volunteer association of genealogists. Resources, library, membership meetings, education, research assistance, books, and indexes for pioneer to present history in central California.

Solano Peace and Justice Coalition
Residents united against violence, war, and hatred. Meets weekly to discuss the causes of the current crises and alternative solutions. Calendar of events, bulletin board, and links to suggested articles and related sites.


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