Escalon, California

Escalon is a city in San Joaquin County, California, United States. The population was 7,132 at the 2010 census, up from 5,963 at the 2000 census. Its name derives from the Spanish word for "step" or "stepping stone".GeographyEscalon is located at 37°47.5'N 120°59.5'W (37.7984,-120.9969), where State Highway 120 crosses the BNSF railroad. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4sqmi. 2.3sqmi of it is land and 2.85% is water.EconomyIndustryEscalon has a large agricultural industry which is based on the fertile farmland surrounding the city. DeRuosi Nut, one of the most reputable and largest walnut processing plants in the world lies in the heart of Escalon accounting for its great deal of agricultural urban living. Escalon is always growing its agriculture in new ways.Principal employersMajor manufacturing employers in the city include:Demographics2010The 2010 United States Census reported that Escalon had a population of 7,132. The population density was 3,011.5 people per square mile (1,162.8/km²). The racial makeup of Escalon was 5,823 (81.6%) White, 30 (0.4%) African American, 80 (1.1%) Native American, 96 (1.3%) Asian, 22 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 823 (11.5%) from other races, and 258 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,928 persons (27.0%).