El Monte, California
El Monte, California | |
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ZIP Codes | 91731–91735 |
Area code | 626 |
FIPS code | 06-22230 |
GNIS feature IDs | 1652702, 2410413 |
Website | elmonteca |
El Monte (Spanish for "The Mountain") is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city lies in the San Gabriel Valley, east of the city of Los Angeles.
El Monte's slogan is "Welcome to Friendly El Monte" and is historically known as "The End of the Santa Fe Trail". As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 109,450, down from 113,475 at the 2010 census. As of 2020, El Monte was the 64th-largest city in California.
Origin of name
El Monte is situated between the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Rivers; a marshy area roughly where the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area is now located. Residents claimed that anything could be grown in the area. Between 1770 and 1830, Spanish soldiers and missionaries often stopped here for respite. They called the area 'El Monte,' which in Spanish means 'the mountain' or 'the mount'.[9] Most people assume the name refers to a mountain, but there were no mountains in the valley. The word is an archaic Spanish translation of that era, meaning "the wood". The first explorers had found this a rich, low-altitude land blanketed with thick growths of wispy willows, alders, and cattails, located between the two rivers. Wild grapevines and watercress also abounded. El Monte is approximately 7 miles long and 4 miles wide.[10] When the State Legislature organized California into more manageable designated townships in the 1850s, they called it the El Monte Township. In a short time the name returned to the original El Monte.[11]
History
The area, beside the
19th century
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The Old Spanish Trail trade route was first established by Antonio Armijo in 1829. It passed through El Monte to its terminus at the Mission San Gabriel via what is now Valley Boulevard. The trade was woolen and other products from New Mexico for California horses and mules.
Using the Old Spanish Trail route at the end of 1841, a group of travelers and settlers, now referred to as the
The Old Spanish Trail from Santa Fe was continued east via the Santa Fe Trail trade route, established in 1821 as a trail and wagon road connecting Kansas City in Missouri Territory to Santa Fe, still within México.[13]
From 1847, the Santa Fe Trail was also connected westward through the
These migrants ventured upon the bounty of fruitful, rich land along the San Gabriel River and began to build homesteads there. The farmers were very pleased at the increasing success of El Monte's agricultural community, and it steadily grew over the years.[13]
In the 1850s the settlement was briefly named Lexington by American settlers, but soon returned to being called El Monte or Monte. It was at the crossroad of routes between Los Angeles,
In 1858 the adobe Monte Station was established, a stagecoach stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail Section 2 route.
By 1861 El Monte had become a sizeable settlement, and during the
El Monte was listed as a township in the 1860 and 1870 Censuses, with a population of 1,004 in 1860 and 1,254 in 1870.[17][18] The 1860 township comprised several of the old ranchos in the El Monte area, including Rancho Potrero Grande, Rancho La Puente and Rancho La Merced. (This area presently includes the cities of El Monte, Monterey Park and La Puente, among others). The 1870 census added in the former Azusa township.
Southern Pacific built a railroad depot in town in 1873, stimulating the growth of local agriculture.[19][20]
20th century
El Monte was incorporated as a municipality in 1912. During the 1930s, the city became a vital site for the New Deal's federal Subsistence Homestead project, a Resettlement Administration program that helped grant single-family ranch houses to qualifying applicants. It became home to many 1930s white Americans from the Dust Bowl Migration.
Photographer Dorothea Lange took over a dozen photographs of the newly built Homestead homes for her work for the Farm Security Administration in Feb. 1936. Lange stopped in El Monte a month before she took her most well-known photograph from the period, the Migrant Mother.[21] "In contrast to the apparently positive scene in El Monte... in San Luis Obispo County, Lange captured a far gloomier scene of a Native-American mother with her children." San Gabriel Valley in Time observed.[21]
The area also experienced social and labor conflict during this period, as the
The city has evolved into a majority Hispanic community.[23] Representing the historical significance of the Santa Fe Trail, El Monte built the Santa Fe Trail Historical Park in 1989, at Valley Blvd and Santa Anita Ave.[13] The trail remained America's greatest route for several decades thereafter.[24] The El Monte Historical Museum [25] at 3150 Tyler Avenue is considered to be one of the best community museums in the state of California.[10]
21st century
By 2008 there had been an influx of Asians into El Monte. Bang Tran, a resident of Monrovia and a former El Monte resident quoted in the Los Angeles Times, stated that year that there was overpopulation in Alhambra, Monterey Park, and other nearby heavily Asian municipalities; this is why Asians began moving to El Monte.[26]
Geography
El Monte is located at 34°4′24″N 118°1′39″W / 34.07333°N 118.02750°W (34.073276, -118.027491).[27] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km2), of which 9.6 square miles (25 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.89%) is water.
Climate
El Monte has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csa).
Climate data for El Monte, California | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
68 (20) |
70 (21) |
73 (23) |
76 (24) |
80 (27) |
85 (29) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
79 (26) |
73 (23) |
67 (19) |
76 (24) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 45 (7) |
47 (8) |
50 (10) |
53 (12) |
57 (14) |
61 (16) |
65 (18) |
65 (18) |
63 (17) |
57 (14) |
49 (9) |
44 (7) |
55 (13) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.68 (93) |
4.66 (118) |
3.00 (76) |
1.10 (28) |
.38 (9.7) |
.15 (3.8) |
.04 (1.0) |
.07 (1.8) |
.33 (8.4) |
.78 (20) |
1.45 (37) |
2.42 (61) |
18.06 (459) |
Source: [28] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1920 | 1,283 | — | |
1930 | 3,479 | 171.2% | |
1940 | 4,746 | 36.4% | |
1950 | 8,101 | 70.7% | |
1960 | 13,163 | 62.5% | |
1970 | 69,892 | 431.0% | |
1980 | 79,494 | 13.7% | |
1990 | 106,209 | 33.6% | |
2000 | 115,965 | 9.2% | |
2010 | 113,475 | −2.1% | |
2020 | 109,450 | −3.5% | |
2021 (est.) | 106,907 | −2.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[29] |
The population has increased by more than 40% since the 1970s, with homes replacing the walnut groves for which the city was known. There is historically a large Mexican and Latino community in El Monte.[30]
2010
The
The Census reported that 112,395 people (99.0% of the population) lived in households, 317 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 763 (0.7%) were institutionalized.
There were 27,814 households, out of which 14,557 (52.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 15,087 (54.2%) were
The population was spread out, with 32,234 people (28.4%) under the age of 18, 12,814 people (11.3%) aged 18 to 24, 33,263 people (29.3%) aged 25 to 44, 24,567 people (21.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 10,597 people (9.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.
There were 29,069 housing units at an average density of 3,013.0 per square mile (1,163.3/km2), of which 11,740 (42.2%) were owner-occupied, and 16,074 (57.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%. 46,802 people (41.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 65,593 people (57.8%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, El Monte had a median household income of $39,535, with 24.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[7]
2000
As of the census
There were 27,034 households, out of which 53.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 10.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.24 and the average family size was 4.43.
In the city, the population were 34.1% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.0 males.
The median
Homelessness
In 2022, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count counted 230 homeless individuals in El Monte.[34]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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2016 | 160 | — |
2017 | 240 | +50.0% |
2018 | 517 | +115.4% |
2019 | 428 | −17.2% |
2020 | 433 | +1.2% |
2022 | 230 | −46.9% |
Source: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority |
Government
Municipal government
The El Monte City Council has seven members—an elected Mayor and six council members elected by districts. The Mayor and City Council are elected by the voters of El Monte and are responsible for overseeing the delivery of local government services to the residents of the city.
Office | Office Holder | Term Ends |
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Mayor | Jessica Ancona | December 2024 |
Councilmember | Julia Ruedas | December 2026 |
Councilmember | Victoria Martinez-Muela | December 2024 |
Mayor Pro-Tem | Martin Herrera | December 2026 |
Councilmember | Alma D. Puente | December 2024 |
Councilmember | Richard J. Rojo | December 2026 |
Councilmember | Marisol Cortez | December 2026 |
The city manager is Alma Martinez.[36]
State and federal representation
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, El Monte is in California's 32nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Brad Sherman.[39]
Public safety
The City of El Monte has its own police department[40] and contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for fire services and emergency medical response.
The El Monte Police Department consists of 117 sworn police officers who provide emergency services to the citizens of El Monte. The current Chief of Police is Jake Fisher
The City of El Monte Neighborhood Services Division provides enforcement of health and safety, municipal codes, zoning and building codes. Five Neighborhood Services Officers respond to complaints and pro-actively address violations. The Animal Control Division is also part of the Neighborhood Services Division. Animal Control Officers respond to all calls related to animals.
Economy
According to the city's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[41] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | El Monte City Elementary School District | 1,500 |
2 | El Monte Union High School District | 1,400 |
3 | Mountain View Elementary School District | 1,000 |
4 | Longo Toyota-Lexus | 831 |
5 | City of El Monte | 505 |
6 | McGill Corporation | 475 |
7 | Staffing Solutions | 266 |
8 | Asian Pacific Health Care Venture | 260 |
9 | The Home Depot | 251 |
10 | Sam's Club | 203 |
[42] Cathay Bank has a corporate center in El Monte.[43] https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/3679/City-of-El-Monte-CAFR-2019-FINAL-PDF
Education
The El Monte Union High School District consists of the following schools:
- Arroyo High School
- El Monte High School
- Mountain View High School
- South El Monte High School
- Fernando R. Ledesma High School, Formerly known as Valle Lindo Continuation School
- Rosemead High School
- El Monte-Rosemead Adult School
The El Monte City School District contains 17 elementary schools:[44] one serving grades K-4, one serving grades K-5, ten serving grades K-6, and six serving grades K-8. The district also administers four Head Start (preschool) sites, which are located at the elementary schools.
- Cherrylee Elementary School[45]
- Columbia Elementary School[46]
- Cortada Elementary School[47]
- Durfee Elementary School[48]
- Gidley Elementary School[49]
- Legore Elementary School[50]
- Mulhall Elementary School
- New Lexington Elementary School
- Norwood Elementary School
- Potrero Elementary School
- Rio Vista Elementary School
- Shirpser Elementary School
- Thompson, (Byron E.) Elementary School[51]
- Wilkerson Elementary School
- Wright Elementary School
- Cleminson Elementary School [52]
- Rio Hondo Elementary School
The Mountain View School District[53] is a K-8 school district comprising ten elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, an alternative education program for students in grades 5–8, and a Children's Center and Head Start/ State Preschool program. The district has an enrollment of 8,600 students.
- Baker Elementary School
- Cogswell Elementary School
- Kranz Intermediate School
- La Primaria Elementary School
- Madrid Middle School
- Maxson Elementary School
- Miramonte Elementary School
- Monte Vista Elementary School
- Parkview Elementary School
- Payne Elementary School
- Twin Lakes Elementary School
- Voorhis Elementary School
- Magnolia Learning Center
- Children's Center/Head Start/State Preschool
Transportation
El Monte is served by Metro, Foothill Transit, and the city-operated El Monte Transit. Metro's J Line ends at El Monte Station. Train service to El Monte is provided by Metrolink's San Bernardino Line, which stops at the El Monte station. Interstate 10 traverses El Monte. San Gabriel Valley Airport, a general aviation airport, is located in El Monte.
Health services
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Monrovia Health Center in Monrovia, serving El Monte.[54] The El Monte Comprehensive Health and Mammography Center is located on Ramona Blvd. in El Monte. It offers medical and dental services for low-income individuals, but is not an emergency center.[55]
Media
El Monte community news is provided by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune which is published daily. Other local newspapers include Mid-Valley News and El Monte Examiner which are both published weekly.[56][57][58]
In popular culture
El Monte is credited with being the birthplace of TV variety shows. Hometown Jamboree, a KTLA-TV Los Angeles-based show, was produced at El Monte Legion Stadium in the 1950s.[59] The Saturday night stage show was hosted and produced by Cliffie Stone, who helped popularize country music in California.[60]
In the 1950s, as the unstable racial climate and the hostility toward rock & roll started to emerge, rock & roll shows were forced from the City of Los Angeles by police pressure. The
El Monte is known for the long-time rock & roll hit "Memories of El Monte",[64] written by Frank Zappa and originally recorded by The Penguins, one of the local Doo-wop groups from the 1950s that became famous nationwide. The song is in remembrance of The El Monte Legion Stadium and can be heard on many albums including Art Laboe's Memories of El Monte. Although the stadium closed their doors nearly 50 years ago, the music continues to live on.[65] El Monte was the birthplace of singer–guitarist Mary Ford, of Les Paul and Mary Ford fame. John Larkin, known as (Scatman John), is also a native. El Monte was home to musicians Gregg Myers and Joe McDonald, who performed in the 1960s with Country Joe and the Fish.
A popular attraction from 1925 to 1942 was Gay's Lion Farm. Two European retired circus stars, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gay, operated this tourist attraction, which has been called "the Disneyland of the 1920s and 1930s" by historian Jack Barton,[10] and many others of that era. The Gays raised wild animals for use in the motion picture industry and housed over 200 African lions. Many of the lions starred in films during the 1920s and 1930s, including the Tarzan films starring Elmo Lincoln and Johnny Weissmuller. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lion logo was made with two lions from the farm, "Slats" (1924–1927), and his lookalike successor "Jackie" (1928-1956). Another one of the farm's famous lions was Numa, who appeared in several films throughout the 1920s, including Charlie Chaplin's "The Circus."[66] In 1925, El Monte Union High School adopted "The Lions" name for its teams, and the Gays provided a lion mascot for big games. The famous live lion farm was closed temporarily due to wartime meat shortages. It never reopened, but a life-sized memorial statue can be seen next to I-10 on the SE corner of Valley Boulevard and Peck Road. The original lion statue, commissioned for the Farm, stands in front of nearby El Monte High School.[67]
Horse racing's most famous jockey,
Notable people
- Cris Abrego, television producer
- Art Acevedo, police officer
- Rob Bottin, special make-up effects creator
- A.L.T., Chicano rapper
- Timothy Carey, film and television actor
- Glenn Corbett, actor
- Mack Ray Edwards, child sex abuser and serial killer
- James Ellroy, author
- Mary Ford, vocalist and guitar player
- Virginia Gilmore, actress
- Alexandra Hay, actress
- Roger Hernández, politician
- Cathy LeFrançois, IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Country Joe & the Fish
- Tom Morgan, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Lorenzo Oatman and sister Olive Oatman, survivors of the Oatman Massacre of 1851 in Arizona
- Steven Parent, aka "Stereo Steve", victim of the Charles Manson murders[72]
- Bill Piercy, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Salvador Plascencia, author
- Kim Rhode, Olympic shooter
- Emily Rios, actress (Breaking Bad)
- Scatman John, musician
- Willie Shoemaker, jockey
- Robert P. Shuler, reformer and minister of Trinity Methodist Church, Los Angeles
- Hilda Solis, politician
Sister cities
See also
- List of cities in Los Angeles County, California
- List of cities and towns in California
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