Rowland Heights, California
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Rowland Heights is an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, California, located in the San Gabriel Valley. As of the 2000 census, the area had a total population of 48,553.
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History
Rowland Heights was originally part of the Workman Temple Homestead in California's rancho days. Since the 1990s, Rowland Heights has been growing. Originally built on a pig farm that covered the whole area of Rowland Heights, the Rowland Homestead was mostly orange farms until the 60 freeway was built. Development soon followed on the land directly next to the freeway. The original homestead is now behind the 99 Ranch Market near the corner of Gale Avenue and Nogales Street.
This area of the Los Angeles basin was once an inland sea before the last ice age. Many fossils can still be found around the area. One place that still has exposed fossils from ancient sea life that once swam this prehistoric sea is located behind the McDonalds on Stoner Creek Road across from the Stoner Creek Car Wash.
Since the 1980s, many upper-middle-class immigrants from Taiwan and South Korea have settled heavily in Rowland Heights (and in neighboring regions such as Hacienda Heights and Diamond Bar). The city has developed an eclectic suburban Chinatown and Koreatown, mostly in the form of strip malls on Colima Road. There are several large Asian supermarkets - such as a 99 Ranch Market, Hong Kong Supermarket, and Shun Fat Supermarket (a relatively recent development) - in the area.
Once a predominately white population, this area has gradually become one of the Chinese centers in the greater Los Angeles. Originally formed by the stream of business expansions from Monterey Park, which is the undisputed China town of Los Angeles, Rowland Heights has become an area comparable to a china town by itself. Food critics laud the area for its authentic Chinese cuisine. Locals refer to Rowland Heights as "Little Taipei", due to its high concentration of Taiwanese restaurants and businesses. It has become the center for Chinese commercial and cultural activity in the south-eastern region of the San Gabiel Valley.
As with most housing patterns in the Southlands, the wealthy homes are on usually found on the nearby hills, while the more economical housing are located close to the freeways. In this case, these are located near Highway 60 by the City of Industry.
Geography
Rowland Heights is located at 33°58'51" North, 117°53'23" West (33.980962, -117.889791)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 23.4 km² (9.0 mi²). 23.4 km² (9.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 48,553 people, 14,175 households, and 11,963 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 2,078.3/km² (5,380.7/mi²). There are 14,543 housing units at an average density of 622.5/km² (1,611.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 29.26% White, 2.61% African American, 0.46% Native American, 50.32% Asian, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 12.83% from other races, and 4.22% from two or more races. 28.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 14,175 households out of which 41.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% are married couples living together, 13.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% are non-families. 11.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.41 and the average family size is 3.64.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $52,270, and the median income for a family is $56,065. Males have a median income of $40,669 versus $30,432 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $19,315. 12.0% of the population and 9.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
For population 25 years and over in Rowland Heights:
- High school or higher: 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
- Unemployed: 5.3%
- Mean travel time to work: 34.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Rowland Heights CDP:
- Never married: 28.2%
- Now married: 58.8%
- Separated: 2.0%
- Widowed: 4.3%
- Divorced: 6.7%
52.6% of the population is foreign born (39.8% Asia, 10.7% Latin America).
Nearby Education Institutions With Over 2000 Students
Colleges/Universities
- Mount San Antonio College (about 4 miles Walnut, CA; Full-time enrollment: 14,954)
- Fullerton College (about 9 miles; Fullerton, CA; FT enrollment: 11,158)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (about 10 miles; Pomona, CA; FT enrollment: 15,527)
- DeVry Institute of Technology-Pomona (about 10 miles; Pomona, CA; FT enrollment: 3,006)
- Rio Hondo College (about 11 miles; Whittier, CA; FT enrollment: 8,996)
- Whittier College (about 11 miles; Whittier, CA; FT enrollment: 2,224)
- Azusa Pacific University (about 11 miles; Azusa, CA; FT enrollment: 5,285)
Public Highschools
- ROWLAND (JOHN A.) HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,522; Location: 2000 S. OTTERBEIN ST.; Grades: 09 - 12)
- SANTANA HIGH SCHOOL(CONT.) (Students: 242; Location: 1006 OTTERBEIN ST.; Grades: 09 - 12)
- ROWLAND UNIFIED COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL (Students: 57; Location: 1830 S. HOGAUS; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public Primary/Middle Schools
- ALVARADO INTERMEDIATE (Students: 1,134; Location: 1901 S. DESIRE AVE.; Grades: 07 - 08)
- SHELYN ELEMENTARY (Students: 669; Location: 19500 E. NACORA ST.; Grades: KG - 06)
- KILLIAN ELEMENTARY (Students: 662; Location: 19100 E. KILLIAN ST.; Grades: KG - 06)
- BLANDFORD ELEMENTARY (Students: 640; Location: 2601 BLANDFORD DR.; Grades: KG - 07)
- FARJARDO ELEMENTARY (Students: 608; Location: 18550 E. FARJARDO; Grades: KG - 06)
- ROWLAND ELEMENTARY (Students: 585; Location: 2036 S. FULLERTON ROAD; Grades: KG - 06)
- JELLICK ELEMENTARY (Students: 573; Location: 1400 S. JELLICK AVE.; Grades: KG - 06)
comparative National Eductional Results
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
- Length of stay since moving in below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
Transportation
Foothill Transit and the Metro provide bus transit services throughout the San Gabriel Valley. The main Metro Bus Terminal is located in El Monte. In addition, the Metrolink (operated by the Metro) commuter train runs west towards Downtown Los Angeles and east to San Bernardino through the Valley.
Several cities such as Monterey Park and West Covina provide their own in-city transportation shuttles. The fare is usually 25 cents.
The San Gabriel Valley is served by several major freeways, including the San Bernardino Freeway (Interstate 10), Foothill Freeway (I-210), San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605), and the Long Beach Freeway (I-710). State highways include the Orange Freeway (California 57), the Pomona Freeway (California 60), Ventura Freeway (California 134), and the Pasadena Freeway (California 110).
The Long Beach Freeway (I-710) ends abruptly (or begins, depending on one's perspective) on the western border of Alhambra, near California State University, Los Angeles. For several years, the extension of the 710 Freeway to the 110 Freeway in Pasadena has generated a long, controversial, and contentious debate. Many residents in South Pasadena fear losing their homes and businesses to clear the way for construction. The MTA, an ardent proponent of the extension, has proposed the idea of constructing an underground tunnel connecting the two freeways.
In 2002, the Foothill Freeway was extended beginning from San Dimas and La Verne, just outside of the San Gabriel Valley area. It replaced the California 30 and it reaches into San Bernardino County.
California State Highway 39 (Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Canyon Road) leads north into the San Gabriel Mountains to the Crystal Lake Recreation Area. The portion connecting to the Angeles Crest Highway (California 2) is inaccessible and has been closed off since the early 1970s due to rockslides.
Statistics
Population (year 2000): 48,553 Males: 23,883 (49.2%), Females: 24,670 (50.8%)
Elevation: 540 feet
County: Los Angeles
Land area: 9.0 square miles
Zip code: 91748
Median resident age: 34.7 years Median household income: $52,270 (year 2000) Median house value: $221,000 (year 2000)
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Races in Rowland Heights:
- Chinese (29.0%)
- Hispanic (28.3%)
- White Non-Hispanic (16.3%)
- Other race (12.8%)
- Korean (7.7%)
- Filipino (6.4%)
- Two or more races (4.2%)
- Other Asian (3.4%)
- Black (2.6%)
- Japanese (1.5%)
- Asian Indian (1.3%)
- Vietnamese (1.1%)
- American Indian (1.1%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: German (3.4%), Irish (3.4%), English (3.1%), Italian (2.0%), United States (1.3%)
For population 25 years and over in Rowland Heights High school or higher: 82.1% Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.3% Graduate or professional degree: 10.9% Unemployed: 5.3% Mean travel time to work: 34.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Rowland Heights CDP Never married: 28.2% Now married: 58.8% Separated: 2.0% Widowed: 4.3% Divorced: 6.7%
52.6% Foreign born (39.8% Asia, 10.7% Latin America).
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Diamond Bar, CA (5.0 miles, pop. 56,287).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Anaheim, CA (10.0 miles, pop. 328,014).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (34.2 miles, pop. 3,694,820).
Nearest cities:
- South San Jose Hills, CA (2.3 miles)
- Walnut, CA (3.8 miles)
- Brea, CA (4.0 miles)
- La Habra Heights, CA (4.5 miles)
- Valinda, CA (4.8 miles)
- Industry, CA (4.8 miles)
- Diamond Bar, CA (5.0 miles)
- La Habra, CA (5.6 miles)
Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (16.1%), Manufacturing (15.7%), Retail trade (11.6%), Wholesale trade (10.3%).
Hospitals/medical centers near Rowland Heights: BREA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; BREA, CA) KINDRED HOSPITAL BREA (about 4 miles; BREA, CA) ST JUDE MEDICAL CENTER (about 6 miles; FULLERTON, CA)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Rowland Heights: LOS ALAMITOS AAF (about 18 miles; LOS ALAMITOS, CA; ID: SLI)
Ontario International Airport (about 21 miles; ONTARIO, CA; ID: ONT)
Long Beach Municipal Airport /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ (about 22 miles; LONG BEACH, CA; ID: LGB)
Other public-use airports nearest to Rowland Heights:
FULLERTON MUNI (about 10 miles; FULLERTON, CA; ID: FUL)
BRACKETT FIELD (about 12 miles; LA VERNE, CA; ID: POC)
EL MONTE (about 13 miles; EL MONTE, CA; ID: EMT)
Political Representatives
U.S. Congressional District: 41st
Gary G. Miller
URL: [Congressman Miller's Homepage (http://www.house.gov/garymiller/)]
State Senate District: 29th
Bob Margett
URL: [Senator Margett's Homepage (http://republican.sen.ca.gov/web/29/)]
State Assembly District: 60th
Robert Pacheco
URL: [Assemblyman Pacheco's Homepage (http://republican.assembly.ca.gov/members/60/)]
Supervisorial District: 4th
Don Knabe
URL: [Supervisor Knabe's Homepage (http://knabe.com)]