South San Gabriel, California

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South San Gabriel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 7,595 at the 2000 census.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Education 4 External links

[edit] Geography

South San Gabriel is located at 34°2′57″N, 118°5′43″W (34.049060, -118.095150)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²), all land.

The hilly western part of the area is often referred to as "Lomas", or the hills, which is the name of the local gang.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 7,595 people, 2,091 households, and 1,727 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,533.1/km² (9,106.3/mi²). There were 2,166 housing units at an average density of 1,007.6/km² (2,597.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 30.72% White, 0.39% African American, 1.17% Native American, 43.34% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 19.93% from other races, and 4.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.96% of the population.

There were 2,091 households out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.52 and the average family size was 3.85.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,136, and the median income for a family was $50,451. Males had a median income of $35,598 versus $30,091 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,345. About 8.2% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Education

The community is served by the Montebello Unified School District.

Schools include:

• Potrero Heights Elementary School (Los Angeles County)
• Macy Intermediate School (Monterey Park)
• Schurr High School (Montebello)

[edit] External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 34.04906° -118.09515°
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