Elk Grove is a city in Sacramento County, California, located just south of the state capital of Sacramento. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 153,015. Elk Grove earned the title of the fastest growing city in the U.S between July 1, 2004 and July 1, 2005.
History:
Elk Grove was founded in 1850 as a stage stop. It is located about 15 miles south of historic Sutter’s Fort and thus became a crossroads for business, entertainment, mail service and agriculture, and acted as home base for gold miners in nearby communities. After it played its part in the early gold rush and statehood history in California, a close-knit community evolved with a distinctly rural and western lifestyle.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household was $79,622, and the median income for a family was $83,969. 5.2% of the population and 3.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Climate:
Elk Grove's climate varies from low temperatures of 36 to 44 Fahrenheit to highs of 80 to 115 degrees. Average annual rainfall is 22 inches per year falling primarily from October through April. Elk Grove's average temperature in January is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. In July, 92 degrees Fahranheit. The elevation of the city is 45 feet.
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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL
Another Look Hair Salon - Category: Hair Salons - 8819 Elk Grove Boulevard Elk Grove Blvd., CA 95624 (916) 627-1567
DreamGirls Fine Hair Imports and Salon - Category: Hair Salons - 9090 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, 95624 - (visit website)
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Margaret's Braids & Weaves - Category: Hair Salons - 8703 Elk Grove Boulevard Elk Grove, CA 95624 (916)203-9923
BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.
The Spears Gallery - Category: Art Gallery - 6713 Vilamoura Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757 - (visit website)
DINING - CATERING
Big Al's Bbq - Category: Barbeque - 8976 Grant Line Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (916) 897-8609 - (visit website)
Elk Grove BBQ & Catering - Category: Barbeque - 9577 Polhemus Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95624-1961 (916) 685-5198
Soul Kitchen - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - 8579 Zinnia Way
Elk Grove, CA 95624 -3814 (916) 270-3085
Table 260 - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - 2745 Elk Grove Blvd
Ste 260 Elk Grove, CA 95758 (916) 447-2260
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