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