What is the population of Sebastopol, California?
The population of Sebastopol, California was 7,774 at the 2000 census, but its businesses also serve surrounding rural portions of Sonoma County, totalling about 50,000 people. It is about a 20 minute drive from the Pacific Ocean, between Santa Rosa, CaliforniaSanta Rosa and Bodega Bay, and is known for its progressive politics and small-town charm. It was once primarily a plum- and apple-growing region; wine grapes are now predominant, and almost all ex-orchards are now vineyards. World-famous horticulturist Luther Burbank had gardens in this fertile region. The city hosts an annual Apple Blossom Festival and Gravenstein Apple Fair, and is the home of publisher O’Reilly Media, which publishes books on open-source software. Former Primus (band)Primus lead singer/bassist Les Claypool, singer/songwriter Tom Waits and actor Peter Krause currently reside in the area. Sebastopol is home to Analy High School, Laguna High School, Brook Haven Middle School, Gravenstein Elementary School, Hillc