North Central Los Angeles, CA — Church Planting
This area covers approximately a 5-mile radius (or about a 15-minute drive time) from South El Monte, CA. It includes the key cities of El Monte, Rosemead, Montebello, Pico Rivera, and Hacienda Heights.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 375,000 people. Minor population growth is expected in these areas, so these population numbers should increase slightly. In 2000 the area was 74% Hispanic, 1% Black, and 11% Asian. In 1990, 43% of the population was 25 or under. Only 37% of the population speaks only English.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the area of manufacturing. Retail trades and construction were a distant second and third, respectively.
In 1990 the median home price was about $182,000. There were about 53,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $650. The average home was built in 1960. There was an average of 3.52 people per household. Average household income was $38,000.
In 1990, only 10% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there appear to be about 15 Southern Baptist churches in the area. There is one IFCA church in the area.
For further information:
Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area (set of zip codes). However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For growth projections, check the California state data center website.
Map of Area | Map of North Central Los Angeles
| Total 2000 Population | 374,580 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 277,471 | 74.10% | Median housing value | $182,198 |
| Black | 4,160 | 1.10% | Housing units | 52,702 |
| Asian | 39,981 | 10.70% | Average home built in | 1960 |
| Speak English only | 37% | Average monthly rent | $664 | |
| Average household size | 3.52 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 | 267,593 | |||
| 1980 | 295,333 | 10.40% | 1990 Census Education | |
| 1990 | 346,321 | 17.30% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 9.85% |
| 2000 | 374,580 | 8.20% | ||
| 1990 Census Age | ||||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | Population 25 and under | 43.48% | ||
| Manufacturing | 28.37% | |||
| Retail trades | 15.70% | |||
| Construction | 6.75% | |||
| Median household income | $38,223 |
Zip codes: 90601, 90606, 90640, 90660, 91731, 91732, 91733, 91745, 91746, 91755, 91770, 91776, 91780
