Walnut Creek
Incorporated in 1914, Walnut Creek is located at the intersection of Interstates 680, 242, and 24, and is a major shipping center for agricultural products. The Walnut Creek suburb is linked to San Francisco by Bay Area Rapid Transit. Major industries include health care and media. The Lesher Center for the Arts, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, and the Gardens at Heather Farm, complete with a beautiful gazebo, provide varied entertainment options for residents or tourists.
According to the 2008 U.S. Census Department estimate, 63,486 people live in Walnut Creek. According to the 2000 Census, the city of Walnut Creek is 83.9 percent White, 9.4 percent Asian, 1.1 percent Black, 0.3 percent American Indian and Alaska Native, and 0.1 percent Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 6 percent of Walnut Creek residents are of Latino or Hispanic origin, and 3.2 percent of residents report being of two or more races.