Riverside, CA — Church Planting
This area covers approximately a 10-mile radius (or about a 15-minute drive time) from the west side of Riverside, CA. It includes the key cities of Corona and Norco.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 400,000 people. Moderate population growth is expected in these areas, with projections near 470,000 by 2010 and 525,000 by 2025. In 2000 the area was 36% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 8% Asian. In 1990, 41% of the population was 25 or under.
In 1990, the majority of jobs were in manufacturing or retail trades.
In 1990, the median home price was $158,887. There were about 131,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $670. There was an average of 3.15 people per household.
In 1990, 18% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there appear to be several Southern Baptist churches in the area. There are also 2 or 3 BBF churches.
For further information:
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 Riverside
| Total 2000 Population | 404,289 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 147,388 | 36.40% | Median housing value | $158,887 |
| Black | 32,056 | 7.90% | Housing units | 131,000 |
| Asian | 28,749 | 7.10% | Average home built in | 1970 |
| Speak only English | 74% | Average monthly rent | $670 | |
| Average household size | 2.98 | |||
| Population Trends | ||||
| 1970 Population | 186,623 | 1990 Census Education | ||
| 1980 Population | 228,371 | 43.90% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 18.27% |
| 1990 Population | 328,605 | 23.40% | ||
| projected 2010 population | 471,400 | 16.60% | 1990 Census Age | |
| projected 2025 population | 527,700 | 30.50% | Population 25 and under | 41.30% |
| 1990 Employment by Industry | ||||
| Manufacturing | 19.22% | |||
| Retail trades | 16.08% | |||
| Construction | 9.40% | |||
| Median household income | $40,869 | |||
Zip codes: 92881, 92882, 92878, 92879, 92880, 92860, 92503, 92504, 92505, 92506, 92509, 91752
