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