| City of La Puente | |||
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| Historic Star Theater in La Puente | |||
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| Motto: Where the Past Meets the Future | |||
| Location of La Puente in Los Angeles County, California | |||
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | California | ||
| County | Los Angeles | ||
| Incorporated (city) | 1956-08-01[1] | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | David Argudo[2] | ||
| Area[3] | |||
| • Total | 3.480 sq mi (9.012 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.479 sq mi (9.010 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.002 km2) 0.02% | ||
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) | ||
| Population (2010) | |||
| • Total | 39,816 | ||
| • Density | 11,441.4/sq mi (4,418.1/km2) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) | ||
| ZIP Code | 91744-91749[4] | ||
| Area code(s) | 626[5] | ||
| FIPS code | 06-40340 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1660865 | ||
| Website | http://www.lapuente.org/ | ||
La Puente is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 39,816 at the 2010 census.
In 1769, the Gaspar de Portolà expedition (the first European exploration party in the Los Angeles area), along with Father Junípero Serra, built a bridge over the San Jose Creek. In 1884, the area was named Puente (bridge in Spanish; in old Spanish the noun was often feminine,[6] as opposed to modern Spanish el puente). The community began in 1841 when John Rowland and William Workman were granted the 48,000-acre (190 km2) Rancho La Puente.
The area was known for its fruit and walnut groves during the 1930s. The city was even home to the world's largest walnut packing plant. Today, the city is heavily-urbanized, but the area still has some historical landmarks from its founding days nearby, for instance, the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum in neighboring City of Industry.
Redevelopment of the business districts in La Puente have been ongoing. However, the local government has been relatively unsuccessful in its attempts to attract big-box retailers and restaurant chains. La Puente retains many aging 1950s-era strip malls.
La Puente is located at (34.032410, -117.955195).[7] It is located approximately 15 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), over 99% of it land.
The 2010 United States Census[8] reported that La Puente had a population of 39,816. The population density was 11,443.2 people per square mile (4,418.2/km²). Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33,896 persons (85.1%).
The Census reported that 39,773 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 43 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 9,451 households, out of which 5,186 (54.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 5,367 (56.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,824 (19.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 930 (9.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 584 (6.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 65 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 989 households (10.5%) were made up of individuals and 472 (5.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.21. There were 8,121 families (85.9% of all households); the average family size was 4.34.
The population was spread out with 11,423 people (28.7%) under the age of 18, 4,640 people (11.7%) aged 18 to 24, 11,468 people (28.8%) aged 25 to 44, 8,619 people (21.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,666 people (9.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.5 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
There were 9,761 housing units at an average density of 2,805.3 per square mile (1,083.1/km²), of which 5,693 (60.2%) were owner-occupied, and 3,758 (39.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.9%. 24,961 people (62.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 14,812 people (37.2%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the census of 2000, there are 41,063 people, 9,461 households, and 8,183 families residing in the city. The population density is 4,542.8/km² (11,757.3/mi²). There are 9,660 housing units at an average density of 1,068.7/km² (2,765.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 39.11% White, 1.96% African American, 1.28% Native American, 7.16% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 45.14% from other races, and 5.19% from two or more races. 83.10% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 9,461 households out of which 50.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% are married couples living together, 17.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 13.5% are non-families. 10.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 4.34 and the average family size is 4.48.
In the city the population is spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $41,222, and the median income for a family is $41,079. Males have a median income of $26,381 versus $22,018 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,336. 18.9% of the population and 16.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 24.6% are under the age of 18 and 9.3% are 65 or older.
In the state legislature La Puente is located in the 24th Senate District, represented by Democrat Gloria Romero, and in the 57th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Edward P. Hernandez. Federally, La Puente is located in California's 38th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +20[9] and is represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the Industry Station in the City of Industry, serving La Puente.[10]
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Pomona Health Center in Pomona, serving La Puente.[11]
The Los Angeles County Fire Department Operates The Following Fire Stations: Fire Station 26 15336 East Elliot Avenue, La Puente,CA 91744 Phone Number:(626)-968-1720
Fire Station 43 921 S. Stimson Avenue, La Puente,CA Phone Number:(626) 968-1978
Both Fire Stations 26 And 43 Are Members Of The LACOFD Battalion 12 Battalion 12 Are The Cities Of Rowland Heights, La Puente, La Mirada, Industry, Hacienda Heights
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[12] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Northgate González Markets | 120 |
| 2 | Food 4 Less | 75 |
| 2 | Sunset Gardens West | 75 |
| 3 | Ed Butts Ford | 70 |
| 4 | Big Saver Foods | 60 |
| 5 | CVS/Pharmacy | 54 |
| 6 | Merritt’s Ace Hardware | 50 |
| 7 | Walgreens | 41 |
| 8 | 99 Cents Only Stores | 37 |
| 8 | Burger King | 37 |
| 9 | AJWright | 35 |
| 10 | Jack in the Box | 32 |
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
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