Huntington Park, California
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Huntington Park is a city located in the South Central region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The area includes separate communities of
Huntington Park and its
History
The first European to arrive to the area was Francisco Salvatore Lugo.[9]
Named for prominent industrialist
The changes that shaped Los Angeles from the late 1970s onward—the decline of American manufacturing that began in the 1970s; the rapid growth of newer suburbs in
Geography
Before California abolished judicial townships (some time after 1960), Huntington Park was located in San Antonio Township.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), all land.
Cities surrounding Huntington Park include Bell, Cudahy, Los Angeles, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon.[11]
Climate
On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Huntington Park, California. Annually the snowfall is 0 inches. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 48.[12] As of 2015 the average high temperatures have risen ranging from the low to mid 90s (°F).[13][failed verification]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1910 | 1,299 | — | |
1920 | 4,513 | 247.4% | |
1930 | 24,591 | 444.9% | |
1940 | 28,648 | 16.5% | |
1950 | 29,450 | 2.8% | |
1960 | 29,920 | 1.6% | |
1970 | 33,744 | 12.8% | |
1980 | 45,932 | 36.1% | |
1990 | 56,065 | 22.1% | |
2000 | 61,348 | 9.4% | |
2010 | 58,114 | −5.3% | |
2020 | 54,883 | −5.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[14] |
2012
A 2012 study by the California Center for Public Health Advocacy found Huntington Park, California had the highest percentage of overweight children in all of California with 53% of the city's child population being obese or overweight.[15]
2010 census
At the
The census reported that 57,859 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 248 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 7 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 14,597 households, 8,581 (58.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 7,461 (51.1%) were
The age distribution was 18,439 people (31.7%) under the age of 18, 6,984 people (12.0%) aged 18 to 24, 17,886 people (30.8%) aged 25 to 44, 10,942 people (18.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,863 people (6.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 28.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
There were 15,151 housing units at an average density of 5,023.9 per square mile, of the occupied units 3,936 (27.0%) were owner-occupied and 10,661 (73.0%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.2%. 18,054 people (31.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 39,805 people (68.5%) lived in rental housing units.
During 2009–2013, Huntington Park had a median household income of $36,397, with 28.7% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[16]
2000 census
According to the
As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as their first language accounted for 90.77% of residents, while English was spoken by 9.17%, Chinese by 0.05% of the population.[19]
Of the 14,860 households 58.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 20.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 10.9% of households were one person and 4.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.12 and the average family size was 4.34.
The age distribution was 35.8% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% 65 or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.
The median household income was $28,941 and the median family income was $29,844. Males had a median income of $21,039 versus $16,733 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,340. About 23.3% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the
Arts and culture
Pacific Boulevard
Architecture
and boasted numerous department stores including the localFestival and fairs
Pacific Boulevard, the commercial business street of Huntington Park, has been the location for festivals, carnival fairs and parades. The "Carnaval Primavera" is held each year for three days across nine blocks of Pacific Boulevard in Huntington Park. The event features Central American and Mexican food, carnival rides, games, and live music.[28]
Public libraries
Government
In the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Huntington Park is in the Fourth District, represented by Janice Hahn.[30]
In the
In the California State Assembly, Huntington Park is split between the 53rd Assembly District, represented by Democrat Freddie Rodriguez, and the 59th Assembly District, represented by Republican Phillip Chen.[32]
In the United States House of Representatives, Huntington Park is in California's 42nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Robert Garcia.[33]
Education
Huntington Park is zoned to schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Public elementary schools in Huntington Park include:
- Hope Street Elementary School[34]
- Huntington Park New Elementary[35]
- Middleton Elementary School and Middleton New Primary Center
- Miles Elementary School
- Pacific Boulevard School[36]
- San Antonio Elementary School
- Walnut Park Elementary School
- Lucille Roybal- Allard Elementary School[37]
- KIPP Comienza Community Prep
- Aspire: Antonio Maria Lugo Academy
- Aspire: Titan Academy
- Aspire: Junior Collegiate Academy
- Academia Moderna
Public middle schools include:
- Gage Middle School
- Nimitz Middle School
- Centennial College Preparatory Academy
- Aspire: Ollin University Preparatory Academy
- Walnut Park Middle School
- Prepa Tec
- KIPP Comienza Community Prep
Public high schools include:
- Huntington Park High School
- Alliance Collins Family College Ready High School[38]
- Aspire Pacific Academy[39]
- Linda Esperanza Marquez High School
- Maywood Academy High School
- Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield High School[40]
- Diego Rivera Learning Complex[41]
In addition Pacific Boulevard Special Education Center (ungraded) is in the city.
Private schools include:
- Church of the Nazarene School
- St. Matthias Catholic Elementary School[42]
- Interamerican Adult School
Infrastructure
Emergency services
Fire protection in Huntington Park is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.[43] The Huntington Park Police Department provides law enforcement.
Transportation
Bus services are provided by both the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Huntington Park's own COMBI bus service.[44] Slauson station and Florence station on the Metro A Line are near the city.[45]
Notable people
- Dixie Dugan.
- Elton Gallegly - former US Representative, California's 24th District.
- Leon Leyson - youngest person on Schindler's List, taught at Huntington Park High School.[46]
- Rosario Marin - 41st Treasurer of the United States and a former mayor of Huntington Park.
- Lorenzo Mata - professional basketball player.
- Jeremy McKinney - professional football player.
- Wilbur Nelson - minister at Grace Church of Huntington Park and radio broadcaster.
- Slayer - American Thrash metal band originated out of Huntington Park.
- Tim Wallach - professional baseball player.
- Terry Wilson - stuntman and actor, noted for his role as "Bill Hawks" on the television series Wagon Train.
- Tex Winter - basketball coach.*
See also
References
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