stanislaus county
Stanislaus County is the “Heart” of the Stanislaus River Valley . Expanding a business in the Stanislaus River Valley places companies strategically near several of California ’s major markets and the Pacific Rim . The area is within 90 minutes of the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento , the Sierras and California ’s Central Coast .
The Stanislaus River Valley is also about a 5-hour drive from Los Angeles . Two of California ’s north-south routes intersect the area: Interstate 5 and Highway 99. All of these advantages add up to equal an outstanding location for new and existing businesses.
| Year Established | 1854 |
| Land Area in Square Miles | 1,494 |
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| January 1, 2006 Estimate | 514,370 |
| Percentage Increase from prior Year | 2.0% |
| Projected Annual Rate of Increase 2000 to 2010 | 2.3% |
| People per Square Mile | 344 |
| 2000 Census | 446,997 |
| 1990 Census | 370,522 |