West Puente Valley, California
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West Puente Valley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place
in Los Angeles County
, California
, USA
, northwest of La Puente
. The population was 22,636 at the 2010 census, up from 22,589 at the 2000 census. The community is probably named for its location related to the city of La Puente
.
, between Downtown Los Angeles
and Pomona
. The community is easily accessible to the San Gabriel River Freeway to the west, the San Bernardino Freeway
to the north, and the Pomona Freeway to the south.
West Puente Valley is bounded by La Puente
to the south and east, Baldwin Park
to the northwest, West Covina
to the northeast, and the San Gabriel River Freeway and the western boundary of City of Industry
to the west. The community is mainly residential. The ZIP code
that serves the community is 91746.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the community has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.5 km²), over 99% of it land.
was 12,846.0 people per square mile (4,959.9/km²). The racial makeup of West Puente Valley was 11,383 (50.3%) White, 471 (2.1%) African American, 256 (1.1%) Native American, 1,650 (7.3%) Asian, 28 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 7,945 (35.1%) from other races
, and 903 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19,365 persons (85.5%).
The Census reported that 22,549 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 82 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 5 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 4,788 households, out of which 2,650 (55.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,930 (61.2%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 910 (19.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 403 (8.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 238 (5.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 33 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 426 households (8.9%) were made up of individuals and 277 (5.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.71. There were 4,243 families
(88.6% of all households); the average family size was 4.73.
The population was spread out with 6,325 people (27.9%) under the age of 18, 2,647 people (11.7%) aged 18 to 24, 6,154 people (27.2%) aged 25 to 44, 5,028 people (22.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,482 people (11.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.6 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.
There were 4,898 housing units at an average density of 2,779.6 per square mile (1,073.2/km²), of which 3,887 (81.2%) were owner-occupied, and 901 (18.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.1%. 18,419 people (81.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,130 people (18.2%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 22,589 people, 4,834 households, and 4,345 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 12,908.0 inhabitants per square mile (4,983.8/km²). There were 4,914 housing units at an average density of 2,808.0 per square mile (1,084.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 43.85% White, 2.46% African American, 1.14% Native American, 7.95% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 40.00% from other races
, and 4.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.53% of the population.
There were 4,834 households out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples
living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.1% were non-families. 8.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.67 and the average family size was 4.75.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.9% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,923, and the median income for a family was $50,378. Males had a median income of $30,375 versus $21,601 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $12,806. About 9.8% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
West Puente Valley is located in the 24th Senate
District, represented by Democrat Gloria Romero, and in the 57th Assembly
District, represented by Democrat Edward P. Hernandez
. Federally, West Puente Valley is located in California's 38th congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of D +20 and is represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Los Angeles County
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...
, California
California
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, USA
United States
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, northwest of La Puente
La Puente, California
La Puente is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 39,816 at the 2010 census.* City flower: The Golden Hibiscus* City colors: Green and White.-History:...
. The population was 22,636 at the 2010 census, up from 22,589 at the 2000 census. The community is probably named for its location related to the city of La Puente
La Puente, California
La Puente is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 39,816 at the 2010 census.* City flower: The Golden Hibiscus* City colors: Green and White.-History:...
.
Description
West Puente Valley is an unincorporated community located in the heart of the San Gabriel ValleySan 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...
, between Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, United States, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area...
and Pomona
Pomona, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Pomona had a population of 149,058, a slight decline from the 2000 census population. The population density was 6,491.2 people per square mile...
. The community is easily accessible to the San Gabriel River Freeway to the west, the San Bernardino Freeway
San Bernardino Freeway
The San Bernardino Freeway, formerly known as the Ramona Freeway is a freeway in Los Angeles and Orange Counties in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. It refers to the following two segments:...
to the north, and the Pomona Freeway to the south.
West Puente Valley is bounded by La Puente
La Puente, California
La Puente is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 39,816 at the 2010 census.* City flower: The Golden Hibiscus* City colors: Green and White.-History:...
to the south and east, Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park, California
Baldwin Park is a city located in the central San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,390, down from 75,837 at the 2000 census.- History :...
to the northwest, West Covina
West Covina, California
West Covina is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. Located some east of Downtown Los Angeles in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, it is a mostly middle class suburb of Los Angeles...
to the northeast, and the San Gabriel River Freeway and the western boundary of City of Industry
Industry, California
Industry is an industrial suburb of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County. Home to over 2,500 businesses and 80,000 jobs, but only 219 residents at the 2010 census - down from 777 residents as of the 2000 United States census - the city is almost entirely industrial...
to the west. The community is mainly residential. The ZIP code
ZIP Code
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that serves the community is 91746.
Geography
West Puente Valley is located at 34°3′3"N 117°58′11"W (34.050838, -117.969783).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the community has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.5 km²), over 99% of it land.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that West Puente Valley had a population of 22,636. The population densityPopulation 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 12,846.0 people per square mile (4,959.9/km²). The racial makeup of West Puente Valley was 11,383 (50.3%) White, 471 (2.1%) African American, 256 (1.1%) Native American, 1,650 (7.3%) Asian, 28 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 7,945 (35.1%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 903 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19,365 persons (85.5%).
The Census reported that 22,549 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 82 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 5 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 4,788 households, out of which 2,650 (55.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,930 (61.2%) 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, 910 (19.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 403 (8.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 238 (5.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 33 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 426 households (8.9%) were made up of individuals and 277 (5.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.71. There were 4,243 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...
(88.6% of all households); the average family size was 4.73.
The population was spread out with 6,325 people (27.9%) under the age of 18, 2,647 people (11.7%) aged 18 to 24, 6,154 people (27.2%) aged 25 to 44, 5,028 people (22.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,482 people (11.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.6 years. For every 100 females there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.
There were 4,898 housing units at an average density of 2,779.6 per square mile (1,073.2/km²), of which 3,887 (81.2%) were owner-occupied, and 901 (18.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.1%. 18,419 people (81.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,130 people (18.2%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 22,589 people, 4,834 households, and 4,345 families residing in the CDP. 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 12,908.0 inhabitants per square mile (4,983.8/km²). There were 4,914 housing units at an average density of 2,808.0 per square mile (1,084.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 43.85% White, 2.46% African American, 1.14% Native American, 7.95% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 40.00% 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 4.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.53% of the population.
There were 4,834 households out of which 46.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% 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, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.1% were non-families. 8.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.67 and the average family size was 4.75.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.9% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,923, and the median income for a family was $50,378. Males had a median income of $30,375 versus $21,601 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 CDP was $12,806. About 9.8% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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West Puente Valley is located in the 24th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Democrat Gloria Romero, and in the 57th 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 Edward P. Hernandez
Edward P. Hernandez
Edward P. Hernández is a California State Senate member representing the 24th district since 2010. Previously he served in the California Assembly, representing the 57th Assembly District from 2006 until he was term-limited in 2010. The district includes the cities of Azusa Baldwin Park Covina, La...
. Federally, West Puente Valley is located in California's 38th congressional district
California's 38th congressional district
California's 38th congressional district is congressional district in the U.S. state of California based in Los Angeles County centered around suburban Los Angeles...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of D +20 and is represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano
Grace Napolitano
Graciela Flores Napolitano is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She previously served in the California State Assembly and the Norwalk, City Council....
.