Blackhawk

The name came from a famous Irish racehorse named Blackhawk that Easton’s family had once owned.

Welcome to Blackhawk

Blackhawk Ranch was established in 1917 by Ansel Mills Easton and his son-in-law William Q. Ward, in an area east of the San Ramon and Sycamore Valleys. The name came from a famous Irish racehorse named Blackhawk that Easton’s family had once owned. The land passed through the hands of several owners, including Raymond Force (the owner of the Caterpillar Tractor Company), the Hawaii-based sugar and pineapple company Castle and Cooke, and Howard Peterson (owner of Peterson Tractor).
 
In 1975, Peterson sold the land to Florida developer Ken Behring, who planned a housing development of 4800 dwelling units over 4200 acres (17 km²) of land. Critics charged that the plan would have various negative impacts, related to urban sprawl, environmental damage, and violations of the County General Plan. A group of environmentalists and residents called Amigos de Diablo organized against the Blackhawk Development Corporation, but were sued for libel. The Blackhawk Development Corporation finally reduced the number of homes planned to 2400 and offered more than 2000 acres (8 km²) of open space to Mount Diablo State Park.
 
Blackhawk Country Club
 
Opened in 1979, Blackhawk Country Club is a highly exclusive 4,800 acre (19 km²) country club community at the base of Mt. Diablo where luxurious residential neighborhoods are surrounded by thousands of acres of permanent open lands. Eagle Ridge Dr. gives way to a separate gate that leads to extremely exclusive estates, including the 28,673-square-foot (2,663.8 m2) Behring estate. In the middle of Country Club West is the 6,904-yard (6,313 m) Lakeside golf course, designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge. The Lakeside course annually hosts the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge, an event on the LPGA Tour. The newer 6,700-yard (6,126 m) Falls golf course, designed by Ted Robinson, winds through Country Club East. Blackhawk’s Tennis Club includes 20 tennis courts, a clubhouse, and a pro shop. The Blackhawk Swim Club includes a competition-sized pool, a spa, and dressing rooms and offers instructional programs. The 25-acre (100,000 m²) Sports and Recreation Center includes basketball courts, outdoor volleyball courts, a children’s play park, an Olympic-sized pool, sports fields, and an amphitheater.
 
 
 

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Overview for Blackhawk, CA

10,874 people live in Blackhawk, where the median age is 50.2 and the average individual income is $109,604. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,874

Total Population

50.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$109,604

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Blackhawk, CA

Blackhawk has 3,992 households, with an average household size of 2.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Blackhawk do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,874 people call Blackhawk home. The population density is 1,882.81 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

10,874

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.2

Median Age

50.29 / 49.71%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
3,992

Total Households

2.71

Average Household Size

$109,604

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Blackhawk, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Blackhawk. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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School rating
Tassajara Hills Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5

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