South El Monte, California

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South El Monte is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 21,144.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 External link 4 External links

[edit] Geography

South El Monte is located at 34°2′56″N, 118°2′54″W (34.048910, -118.048463)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 21,144 people, 4,620 households, and 4,088 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,834.6/km² (7,330.8/mi²). There were 4,724 housing units at an average density of 633.3/km² (1,637.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 40.61% White, 0.38% African American, 1.57% Native American, 8.43% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 43.98% from other races, and 4.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 86.03% of the population.

There were 4,620 households out of which 52.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.5% were non-families. 8.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.57 and the average family size was 4.61.

In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,656, and the median income for a family was $34,349. Males had a median income of $21,075 versus $18,949 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,130. About 16.2% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] External link

• South El Monte official website

[edit] External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 34.04891° -118.048463°
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