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Waterford, California Waterford, California is the eighth largest city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 6,924 as of the 2000 census. City-Data.com estimates the population at 8,914 as of July, 2009. Waterford is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Waterford is located at 37°38′42″N 120°46′3″W / 37.645°N 120.7675°W / 37.645; -120.7675 (37.645132, -120.767609).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.2 km²), of which, 1.56 square miles (4.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.23%) is water.The city was founded around the Tuolumne River. City population signs report Waterford's elevation is 51 feet (16 m) above sea level. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,923 people, 1,991 households, and 1,682 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,338.1 people per square mile (1,670.9/km²). There were 2,080 housing units at an average density of 1,303.2/sq mi (501.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.24% White, 0.48% African American, 1.53% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 19.99% from other races, and 4.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.44% of the population.There were 1,990 households out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.71.36.4% of Waterford's inhabitants were under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.The median income for a household in the city was $139,286, and the median income for a family was $141,698. Males had a median income of $32,530 versus $125,341 for females. The per capita income for the city was $113,933. About 11.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. Politics Waterford is located in the 14th Senate District of the state legislature, represented by Republican Dave Cogdill; and in the 25th Assembly District, represented by Republican Tom Berryhill. Federally, Waterford is located in California's 19th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +10 and is represented by Republican George Radanovich. Education Waterford Unified School District is the sole school district.The Waterford Elementary School is named after the former school superintendent and current elementary school teacher, Richard Moon. The school mascot is the moon cub (a tiger cub). Immediately next to Richard Moon Elementary is the Waterford Head Start Program, which includes state preschool, full day Head Start, and half day Head Start.Waterford Middle School serves approximately 400-600 students, grades 6-8. It is the oldest school in the Waterford School District. Their mascot is the tiger.Waterford High School was built in 2001. The school recently earned the Title 1 Academician achievement award and continues to be the number one improving school in California. The high school is led by principal Don Davis and assistant principal Paul Paterson. Waterford High School's Track and Field team won both the men and women league title in 2007. The men and women both brought back home the SAL title in 2009 and in the 2010 season the men won it again becoming back to back champions of the SAL. The Waterford soccer team later added another league title. Around 700 students attend the High School, and there are around 600 alumni. The WHS mascot is the Wildcat. WHS Website City Quirks The relatively small city of Waterford is known for its characteristic and peculiar quirks. Business names have been humorous at times, such as the Blockmaster Video, whose name is derived from Blockbuster Video retail chain; and also Dizzy Dee's Dumpy Diner in the 1980s. The Bait Barn is an all purpose establishment created from a retrofit barn that currently sells gasoline, packaged food, and fishing bait and open 24 hours a day. The most strikingly peculiar landmark is the Cup Tree, also known as the Mug Tree. History The community which became Waterford began to form in the latter half of the 19th century, after surrounding regions became populated with 49ers. At this time the area was known as Bakersville, after one of the town's influential members. It soon became apparent that mail was being mistaken between Bakersville and Bakersfield, California, and the smaller of the two was forced to change its name. At this time, the Tuolumne River did not have a bridge, and instead was crossed by a ford on the waterfront. Since the area was well known for this ford, the town adopted the name of Waterford. For several decades, a regular steam locomotive could traverse the Tuolumne in Waterford on a tressel, which was demolished in the second half of the 20th century. There are now no longer railway lines running through or near Waterford, even though many maps will still show the tracks going through the post office building. Transportation The city is currently served by the StaRT bus, or Stanislaus Regional Transit bus. It has scheduled routes in and around the Modesto-Oakdale-Waterford region. It also has convenient custom stops at two locations.Waterford has two main highways: CR J9, 'F Street', and State Route 132, 'Yosemite Blvd.' Both intersect in Waterford. 'F Street' goes to Oakdale to the north, and Turlock to the south. Yosemite goes to Modesto westbound, and to the Gold Country eastbound.The Hickman-Waterford bridge is also located in Waterford. It is the only bridge for about 5 miles (8.0 km) both east and west to cross the Tuolomne River after Geer Road. Religion There are a wide range of churches in Waterford, most of which are Christian based. The biggest church is the Community Baptist Church with over 600 members. Another well known church is the First Southern Baptist Church. Trivia The city received its first stoplight in 2001 at the intersection of Yosemite Blvd. and Reinway Ave. A second stoplight was installed at the intersection of Yosemite Blvd. and 'F' Street/Hickman Rd.The founder of Waterford, W.W. Baker, is buried in the Roberts Ferry Cemetery just off Yosemite Blvd. Mr. Baker came to Waterford from his native Arkansas.The city's only known visit by a U.S. President occurred when then Congressman Richard M. Nixon made a quick campaign visit during the 1950 election for U.S. Senate. On May 10, 1950, Fager and Ted Brooks were cutting hair inside the Waterford Barber Shop located in what is now a vacant lot next to the floral shop on Bentley Street. Nixon walked through the door, introduced himself, and handed out campaign literature and asked for their vote.Other celebrities who have visited include Slim Pickens, future California Lieutenant Gov. John Garamendi, actors Richard Kiel and Daniel Roebuck, and country western singers Hal Ketcham and Hank Thompson.The first mayor of Waterford was the late Richard Moon. The current mayor is Charlie Goeken. The previous mayor was William Broderick-Villa. Other mayors include Charles Turner, Roy Rorabaugh, Ron Hernandez, Phil Stine, Joe Rockwell and Zane Johnston.Waterford once was home to Big Bear Park, a waterslide and RV park. However, the park was sold by the Bearden family for development of River Pointe, a gated community developed by Kimball Hills and Grupe development companies.