French Camp

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

Aerial view of French Camp, California
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French Camp is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Joaquin County, California, with 3,770 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Taft Mosswood, 3.2 miles N.

About French Camp

French Camp (from Campo de los Franceses, Spanish for "Field of the Frenchmen") is an unincorporated community in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 3,770 as of the 2020 census. Up from 3,376 at the 2010 census, and down from 4,109 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined French Camp as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.

French Camp is the location of the U.S. Army Sharpe Depot and the GSA Western Distribution Center, and is the oldest settlement in San Joaquin County. San Joaquin General Hospital is located in French Camp. It is also the location of the county jail, the county juvenile hall and the county children's shelter, which combine to form a sizable percentage of the place's population.

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Living in French Camp

Median household income
$90,893
Median home value
$386,600
Median rent
$1,991/mo
Median age
35.4
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French Camp, CA population

French Camp had 3,770 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,770
Density1,218 per sq mi (470 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

French Camp at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Joaquin County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,770 (2020)
Land area3.09 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates37.8660° N, 121.2742° W
ZIP code95231
Census code (GEOID)0626028

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about French Camp

What county is French Camp in?

French Camp is in San Joaquin County, California.

What is the population of French Camp, CA?

3,770 people lived in French Camp at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of French Camp, CA?

The ZIP code of French Camp is 95231.

What is the elevation of French Camp?

20 feet (6 m) above sea level.

What towns are near French Camp?

Taft Mosswood (3.2 mi), Kennedy (4.6 mi), Lathrop (4.6 mi), Manteca (5.7 mi), Garden Acres (7.2 mi).

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