Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, California | ||
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FIPS code 06-56924 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1652773 | |
Website | www |
Pico Rivera is a city located in southeastern
History
Pico Rivera was founded in 1958, from the merger of the long-standing unincorporated communities of Pico (named for Pío Pico, the last Mexican governor of California) and Rivera (the Spanish word for "riverbank"). Situated on a rich alluvial plain between the Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel River, the area was once predominantly agricultural; but, at the end of WWII, the fast rising demand for homes lured builders to the attractive terrain.[10] Since the 1950s, it has been both residential as well as industrial. It had a Ford Motor Company plant for many years: Los Angeles Assembly. Pico Rivera lies below the Whittier Narrows, making it one of the "Gateway Cities".[11]
In January 1958, 56 percent of the electorate voted for incorporation. They approved a
Geography
Pico Rivera is bordered by
According to the
Pico Rivera was the epicenter of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake on March 16, 2010, which occurred at 4:04 a.m.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1960 | 49,150 | — | |
1970 | 54,170 | 10.2% | |
1980 | 53,387 | −1.4% | |
1990 | 59,177 | 10.8% | |
2000 | 63,428 | 7.2% | |
2010 | 62,942 | −0.8% | |
2020 | 62,088 | −1.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[12] |
2010 census
The
The racial makeup of Pico Rivera was 5.2% Non-Hispanic White, 1.0% Black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 2.6% Asian, and 0.1% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 91.2% of the population.[14]
The Census reported that 62,488 people (99.3% of the population) lived in households, 39 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 415 (0.7%) were institutionalized.
There were 16,566 households, out of which 8,073 (48.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 8,843 (53.4%) were
The population was spread out, with 16,792 people (26.7%) under the age of 18, 6,971 people (11.1%) aged 18 to 24, 17,225 people (27.4%) aged 25 to 44, 14,323 people (22.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 7,631 people (12.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
There were 17,109 housing units at an average density of 1,926.3 per square mile (743.7/km2), of which 11,440 (69.1%) were owner-occupied, and 5,126 (30.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%. 44,643 people (70.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 17,845 people (28.4%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the
There were 16,468 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.83 and the average family size was 4.12.
The population of the city has 31.0% people under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,564, and the median income for a family was $45,422. Males had a median income of $29,397 versus $24,491 for females. The
Economy
The
There has been significant redevelopment in the city: the opening of the Pico Rivera Towne Center, a 60-acre open-air shopping complex (24 ha) along Washington Boulevard, that has brought businesses into the city.[19]
"Pico Crossing" is a 2.79-acre shopping center (1.13 ha) with several national retailers. Noteworthy redevelopment has taken place in recent[when?] years along historic Whittier Boulevard[19] More developments include the "Pico Rivera Village Walk", a $22 million, 12-acre shopping center (4.9 ha) located at the southwest corner of Whittier and Paramount boulevards. [19] The 8.10-acre Pico Rivera Market Place Shopping Center (3.28 ha) has opened at the corner of Washington and Rosemead Boulevards.[19] The cities taxes were raised from 10.25 percent to 10.75 percent in mid 2009.[20]
Top employers
2019
According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[21] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | El Rancho Unified School District | 1,225 |
2 | Walmart | 497 |
3 | Target | 191 |
4 | Feit Electric Co Inc | 189 |
5 | Lowe's | 187 |
6 | Rivera Nursing & Convalescent | 182 |
7 | Bay Cities Container | 160 |
8 | Aurora World, Inc | 136 |
9 | El Rancho Vista Healthcare Center | 112 |
10 | Anastasia Beverly Hills Inc | 100 |
2009
According to the city's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[22] the top employers in the city were:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | El Rancho Unified School District | 1,603 |
2 | Walmart | 540 |
3 | City of Pico Rivera | 331 |
4 | BakeMark USA | 259 |
5 | Target | 210 |
6 | Bimbo Bakeries USA | 185 |
7 | Cintas | 170 |
8 | Southern California Material Handling | 150 |
9 | Lowe's | 138 |
10 | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department | 137 |
Sports
The north side of the city is home to the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, where concerts and other events are held.[23]
Parks and recreation
There are nine parks and eight playgrounds throughout the city, including Smith Park on
Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course
In 1965, the Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course was built for the communal enjoyment of not only its residents and golfers, but also for those in the surrounding communities. The executive nine-hole course plays to a par 29 and measures 1,504 yards. The practice facilities include two putting greens and a covered driving range. Lighting throughout the golf course and driving range enables play and practice until 10:00 p.m.[25]
Senior Center
Pico Rivera's Congressional Representative,
Government
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Pico Rivera is in California's 38th congressional district, represented by Democrat Linda Sánchez.[26][29]
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the Pico Rivera Station in Pico Rivera.[30]
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier, serving Pico Rivera.[31]
City Council
As of 2023, the city council is composed of Mayor Erik Lutz,[32] Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Lara, Councilmembers Gustavo V. Camacho, Dr. Monica Sanchez, and John Garcia.[33] The city has a council/city manager form of government. The title of Mayor is a ceremonial position that is changed each year within the council.
Emergency services
Fire protection in Pico Rivera is provided by the
Education
The city is served by the El Rancho and Montebello Unified School Districts (K-12) with nearby university and college systems in Los Angeles and Orange counties providing higher education. Most students attend schools in the El Rancho Unified School District. Those who reside in the Montebello Gardens area are in the Montebello Unified School District.[34]
The Armenian Mesrobian School, a K-12 Armenian private school, is also located in Pico Rivera.
Transportation
One of Pico Rivera's chief attractions to residents and businesses is its central location. It is highly accessible via several freeways, the San Gabriel (605), Santa Ana (5) and the Pomona (60). Public transportation is provided by the
Pico Rivera's main arterial roads that run from south–north include Rosemead Boulevard, Paramount Boulevard (does not connect to Montebello's Paramount Boulevard), and Passons Boulevard. The main arterial roads that run from west–east include Whittier Boulevard, Slauson Avenue, Washington Boulevard, Beverly Boulevard, and Telegraph Road. Mines Boulevard and San Gabriel River Parkway are other important arterials.
Notable people
- Jennifer Syme, late actress
- Mack Ray Edwards (1918–1971), Heavy equipment operator, and child sex abuser and serial killer
- Actress Lupe Ontiveros was "a longtime resident of Pico Rivera".[36]
- Singer Jeanette Jurado, a member of Exposé, is a Pico Rivera native who lived in Pico Rivera until high school.
- Baseball player Randy Flores is an American director of scouting for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB), a sports commentator, entrepreneur, coach, and former professional baseball relief pitcher. Flores attended El Rancho High School and the University of Southern California.
- Soccer player and two-time MLS Cup champion Cristian Roldan is a current player for the Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer. Roldan graduated from El Rancho High School in 2013 and attended the University of Washington.[37]
- Controversial former councilmember Gregory Salcido[38]
- Rivera School, in 1868.
- Gloria Molina (1948-2023) American politician and a former member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Sister cities
- San Luis Potosi City, Mexico
- Mazatlan, Mexico
- Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexico
See also
- List of Mexican-American communities
- Greater Los Angeles portal
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- ^ Pico Rivera Financial Department. "COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2019". City of Pico Rivera. p. 198. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
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