Herald, California

Herald is a small place in Sacramento County, California. It sits at an elevation of 79 feet and is located east of the city of Galt along State Route 104. The ZIP Code for Herald is 95638, and the area code is 209. In 2020, the population of Herald was counted as 1,160 people.

One important feature of Herald is the site where the Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station once stood. This large power station is no longer in use, but its old cooling towers are still standing and are the tallest buildings in California's Central Valley. Today, the same site has a newer gas-powered plant and a solar power installation.

Nearby, there is a park called Rancho Seco Recreational Park. This park has a lake that was originally made to provide extra water if it was ever needed for the old power plant. Now, the lake is a place for people to enjoy recreation.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the area known as Herald covers 7.9 square miles (20.5 km²). Most of this area, about 99.72%, is land, with a small part, 0.28%, being water.

Demographics

Herald was first counted in the 2010 U.S. census.

2020 census

In the 2020 census, Herald had 1,160 people. The average age was 45.7 years. About 20.5% of the people were younger than 18, and 15.7% were 65 or older. Most people lived in homes with families.

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 1,184 people in Herald. Many people lived in homes with families, and some lived alone.

Government

Herald is part of the California State Legislature. In the state senate, it is in the 6th senatorial district, represented by Republican Roger Niello. In the Assembly, it is in the 9th Assembly district, represented by Republican Heath Flora.

At the national level, Herald is in California's 7th congressional district of the United States House of Representatives, represented by Democrat Doris Matsui.