Sutter Creek is a city located in Amador County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,303. It is accessible via California State Route 49.
Sutter Creek is located at 38°23'23" North, 120°48'17" West (38.389652, -120.804828).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3 km2 (1.7 mi2). 4.3 km2 (1.7 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 2,303 people, 1,025 households, and 658 families residing in the city. The population density is 532.5/km2 (1,377.3/mi2). There are 1,106 housing units at an average density of 255.7/km2 (661.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 91.45% White, 0.22% African American, 1.30% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 2.13% from other races, and 3.56% from two or more races. 5.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,025 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.79.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $47,000, and the median income for a family is $55,795. Males have a median income of $46,563 versus $30,188 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,100. 7.8% of the population and 4.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.5% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Sutter Creek, known as the "Jewel of the Mother Lode," was named after John Sutter, who sent a party to the area in 1846 in search of timber. His discovery of gold at nearby Coloma triggered the California Gold Rush, and Sutter Creek also became a destination for fortune hunters, although Sutter himself only visited the mining camp once. Although plenty of gold was found here, quartz was discovered in 1851 and that became the mainstay of the local economy for many years. In 1932 the Central Eureka mine, discovered in 1869, had reached the 2,300-foot level. By 1939, it was the best-paying mine at Sutter Creek.
With the prosperity brought by quartz mining, Sutter Creek became a boom town. Many of the original brick buildings are still standing, as well as some of the mansions built by the wealthier residents. Leland Stanford was one of Sutter Creek's most famous residents.
The mines continued operations until the 1950s. Today, Sutter Creek is a tourist town with many shops and restaurants.
The town itself is registered as California Historical Landmark #322.
Source:
SutterCreekCalifornia.com
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