South El Monte, California
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South El Monte is a city in the San Gabriel Valley
, in Los Angeles County, California
, United States
. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,116, down from 21,144 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.4 km²), virtually all land.
was 7,061.5 people per square mile (2,726.4/km²). The racial makeup of South El Monte was 10,136 (50.4%) White, 107 (0.5%) African American, 250 (1.2%) Native American, 2,211 (8.40%) Asian, 12 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 6,718 (33.4%) from other races
, and 682 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17,079 persons (87.5%).
The Census reported that 20,059 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 47 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 10 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 4,569 households, out of which 2,643 (57.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,554 (55.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 925 (20.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 524 (11.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 329 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 21 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 397 households (8.7%) were made up of individuals and 208 (4.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.39. There were 4,003 families
(87.6% of all households); the average family size was 4.45.
The population was spread out with 6,041 people (30.0%) under the age of 18, 2,323 people (11.5%) aged 18 to 24, 5,894 people (29.3%) aged 25 to 44, 4,062 people (20.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,796 people (8.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.4 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
There were 4,711 housing units at an average density of 1,653.7 per square mile (638.5/km²), of which 2,208 (48.3%) were owner-occupied, and 2,361 (51.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.5%. 9,304 people (46.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 10,755 people (53.5%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 21,144 people, 4,620 households, and 4,088 families residing in the city. The population density
was 7,330.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,834.6/km²). There were 4,724 housing units at an average density of 1,637.8 per square mile (633.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 40.61% White, 0.38% African American, 1.57% Native American, 8.43% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 43.98% from other races
, and 4.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 86.03% of the population.
There were 4,620 households out of which 52.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples
living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.5% were non-families. 8.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.57 and the average family size was 4.61.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,656, and the median income for a family was $34,349. Males had a median income of $21,075 versus $18,949 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $10,130. About 16.2% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
KSQ
Loma Elementary School
2131 Loma Avenue
South El Monte, CA 92733
Principal: Adriana Garcia
626.575.2325
http://www.emcsd.org/schools/loma/index.html
Potrero Elementary School
2611 Potrero Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Suzette Johnston
626.350.9386
http://www.emcsd.org/schools/Potrero/index.html
Mountain View School District:
Miramonte Elementary School
10620 E. Schmidt Road
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Jayne Van Langeveld
626.652.4600
http://www.mtviewschools.com
Monte Vista Elementary School
11111 Thienes Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Juan Castillo
626.652.4650
http://www.mtviewschools.com
Valle Lindo School District:
New Temple Elementary School
1033 E. Central Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Jane Bomba
626.580.0692
http://www.vallelindo.k12.ca.us/
Dean L. Shively Elementary School
1431 N. Central Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: John Gannon
626.580.0610
http://www.vallelindo.k12.ca.us/
El Monte Union High School District:
South El Monte High School
1001 Durfee Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Eddie Zuniga
626.442.0218
http://www.emuhsd.k12.ca.us/schools/semhs.html
Private Schools:
Epiphany Catholic School
10915 Micheal Hunt Dr.
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principals: Gabriela Negrete and Theresa Silva
626.442.6264
http://www.epiphanycatholicschool.net
South El Monte City Council:
Mayor Louie A. Aguiñaga
Mayor Pro Tem Hector Delgado
Councilmember Joseph J. Gonzales
Councilwoman Angelica R. Delgado
Councilmember Willhans Ili
The City of South El Monte has three standing commissions: Community Services Commission, Patriotic Commission, and Planning Commission. Each commission consists of residents appointed by the City Council to serve a term of two years.
Community Services Commission:
Commissioners: Yolanda Del Rio (Chair), Josephine Blanco, Lauren Guevara, and Rudy Lopez.
Patriotic Commission:
Commissioners: Fernando Apodaca, David Del Rio, Heliodoro Duarte, Jr., Dorris Hennings, Nancy Muniz, and Salvador Ramirez.
Planning Commission:
Commissioners: Jaime Alvarez, Joseph M. Armendariz, Robert Armendariz, Danny Caustrita, and Lorenzo Lauria.
In the state legislature
South El Monte is located in the 30th Senate
District, represented by Democrat Ronald Calderon, and in the 49th Assembly
District, represented by Democrat Mike Eng
. Federally, South El Monte is located in California's 32nd congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of D +17 and is represented by Democrat udy Chu, who was elected to replace Hilda Solis, who resigned to take office as the United States Secretary of Labor
in the administration of President Barack Obama
.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
(LASD) operates the Temple Station in Temple City
, serving South El Monte.
San Gabriel Valley
The San Gabriel Valley is one of the principal valleys of Southern California, United States. It lies to the east of Los Angeles, to the north of the Puente Hills, to the south of the San Gabriel Mountains, and west of the Inland Empire. It derives its name from the San Gabriel River that flows...
, in Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County, California
Los Angeles County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 9,818,605, making it the most populous county in the United States. Los Angeles County alone is more populous than 42 individual U.S. states...
, United States
United States
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. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,116, down from 21,144 at the 2000 census.
Geography
South El Monte is located at 34°2′56"N 118°2′54"W (34.048910, -118.048463).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.4 km²), virtually all land.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that South El Monte had a population of 20,116. The population densityPopulation density
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was 7,061.5 people per square mile (2,726.4/km²). The racial makeup of South El Monte was 10,136 (50.4%) White, 107 (0.5%) African American, 250 (1.2%) Native American, 2,211 (8.40%) Asian, 12 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 6,718 (33.4%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 682 (3.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17,079 persons (87.5%).
The Census reported that 20,059 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 47 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 10 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 4,569 households, out of which 2,643 (57.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,554 (55.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 925 (20.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 524 (11.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 329 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 21 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 397 households (8.7%) were made up of individuals and 208 (4.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.39. There were 4,003 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(87.6% of all households); the average family size was 4.45.
The population was spread out with 6,041 people (30.0%) under the age of 18, 2,323 people (11.5%) aged 18 to 24, 5,894 people (29.3%) aged 25 to 44, 4,062 people (20.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,796 people (8.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.4 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
There were 4,711 housing units at an average density of 1,653.7 per square mile (638.5/km²), of which 2,208 (48.3%) were owner-occupied, and 2,361 (51.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.5%. 9,304 people (46.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 10,755 people (53.5%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 21,144 people, 4,620 households, and 4,088 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 7,330.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,834.6/km²). There were 4,724 housing units at an average density of 1,637.8 per square mile (633.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 40.61% White, 0.38% African American, 1.57% Native American, 8.43% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 43.98% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 4.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 86.03% of the population.
There were 4,620 households out of which 52.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.5% were non-families. 8.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.57 and the average family size was 4.61.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,656, and the median income for a family was $34,349. Males had a median income of $21,075 versus $18,949 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $10,130. About 16.2% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
KSQ
Education
El Monte City School District:Loma Elementary School
2131 Loma Avenue
South El Monte, CA 92733
Principal: Adriana Garcia
626.575.2325
http://www.emcsd.org/schools/loma/index.html
Potrero Elementary School
2611 Potrero Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Suzette Johnston
626.350.9386
http://www.emcsd.org/schools/Potrero/index.html
Mountain View School District:
Miramonte Elementary School
10620 E. Schmidt Road
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Jayne Van Langeveld
626.652.4600
http://www.mtviewschools.com
Monte Vista Elementary School
11111 Thienes Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Juan Castillo
626.652.4650
http://www.mtviewschools.com
Valle Lindo School District:
New Temple Elementary School
1033 E. Central Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Jane Bomba
626.580.0692
http://www.vallelindo.k12.ca.us/
Dean L. Shively Elementary School
1431 N. Central Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: John Gannon
626.580.0610
http://www.vallelindo.k12.ca.us/
El Monte Union High School District:
South El Monte High School
1001 Durfee Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principal: Eddie Zuniga
626.442.0218
http://www.emuhsd.k12.ca.us/schools/semhs.html
Private Schools:
Epiphany Catholic School
10915 Micheal Hunt Dr.
South El Monte, CA 91733
Principals: Gabriela Negrete and Theresa Silva
626.442.6264
http://www.epiphanycatholicschool.net
Politics
The City of South El Monte has four Council members elected at large for a term of four years. The Mayor is elected at large for a term of two years.South El Monte City Council:
Mayor Louie A. Aguiñaga
Mayor Pro Tem Hector Delgado
Councilmember Joseph J. Gonzales
Councilwoman Angelica R. Delgado
Councilmember Willhans Ili
The City of South El Monte has three standing commissions: Community Services Commission, Patriotic Commission, and Planning Commission. Each commission consists of residents appointed by the City Council to serve a term of two years.
Community Services Commission:
Commissioners: Yolanda Del Rio (Chair), Josephine Blanco, Lauren Guevara, and Rudy Lopez.
Patriotic Commission:
Commissioners: Fernando Apodaca, David Del Rio, Heliodoro Duarte, Jr., Dorris Hennings, Nancy Muniz, and Salvador Ramirez.
Planning Commission:
Commissioners: Jaime Alvarez, Joseph M. Armendariz, Robert Armendariz, Danny Caustrita, and Lorenzo Lauria.
In the state legislature
California State Legislature
The California State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of California. It is a bicameral body consisting of the lower house, the California State Assembly, with 80 members, and the upper house, the California State Senate, with 40 members...
South El Monte is located in the 30th Senate
California State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
District, represented by Democrat Ronald Calderon, and in the 49th Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Democrat Mike Eng
Mike Eng
Michael "Mike" F. Eng was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2006 and represents the 49th District. He is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party...
. Federally, South El Monte is located in California's 32nd congressional district
California's 32nd congressional district
California's 32nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California based in Los Angeles County. The district covers East Los Angeles and includes El Monte, Monterey Park and West Covina in Greater Los Angeles....
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
The Cook Partisan Voting Index , sometimes referred to as simply the Partisan Voting Index , is a measurement of how strongly an American congressional district or state leans toward one political party compared to the nation as a whole...
of D +17 and is represented by Democrat udy Chu, who was elected to replace Hilda Solis, who resigned to take office as the United States Secretary of Labor
United States Secretary of Labor
The United States Secretary of Labor is the head of the Department of Labor who exercises control over the department and enforces and suggests laws involving unions, the workplace, and all other issues involving any form of business-person controversies....
in the administration of President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
.
Public safety
South El Monte is served by Los Angeles County for fire services.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is a local county law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. It is the fourth largest local policing agency in the United States, with the New York City Police Department being the first. The second largest is the Chicago Police...
(LASD) operates the Temple Station in Temple City
Temple City, California
Temple City is a city in Los Angeles County, California. Temple City is part of a cluster of cities, along with Arcadia, Rosemead, Monterey Park, San Marino, and San Gabriel, in the west San Gabriel Valley with a rapidly growing Asian population. Temple City also has a Cuban and Puerto Rican...
, serving South El Monte.