| City of San Dimas | |
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| — City — | |
| Location of San Dimas in Los Angeles County, California | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Incorporated (city) | August 4, 1960[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Curtis W. Morris[2] |
| Area[3] | |
| • Total | 15.427 sq mi (39.957 km2) |
| • Land | 15.037 sq mi (38.947 km2) |
| • Water | 0.390 sq mi (1.010 km2) 2.53% |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 33,371 |
| • Density | 2,163.2/sq mi (835.2/km2) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP Code | 91773[4] |
| Area code(s) | 909[5] |
| FIPS code | 06-66070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652785 |
| Website | http://www.cityofsandimas.com/ |
San Dimas is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 33,371. The city historically took its name from San Dismas Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains above the northern section of present day San Dimas. San Dimas is named in Spanish after Saint Dismas, the repentant and crucified thief[6]
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The Tongva Native Americans lived in the area, and along with other tribes, in the region for over 8,000 years. These earliest residents, also referred to as the Tongva-Gabrieliño Tribe, of what is now known as San Dimas became part of the Mission Indians after Spanish colonization from the Mission San Gabriel occupied their lands in the late 18th century.
The first known European exploration of the area was in 1774, when Juan Bautista De Anza passed through on the first overland expedition of Las Californias, from New Spain-Mexico towards Monterey Bay. The area was originally developed in 1837 with the Mexican land grant from Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado to Ygnacio Palomares and Ricardo Vejar for the Rancho San Jose, then in Alta California.[7] It later became known as La Cienega Mud Springs, so named because of local mud springs that created a riparian marsh and healing place. Palomares and Vejar conducted sheep and cattle operations on Rancho San Jose, also growing crops for consumption by the residents of the rancho. In the early 1860s, a severe drought decimated the ranch's population of sheep and cattle. Ygancio Palomares died in 1864, and his widow began selling the ranch land in 1865. Vejar lost his share by foreclosure to two Los Angeles merchants, Isaac Schlesinger and Hyman Tischler, in 1864. In 1866, Schlesinger and Tischler sold the ranch to Louis Phillips.[8]
It was the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1887 that La Cienega Mud Springs was first mapped. The resulting land boom resulted in the formation of the San Jose Ranch Company, which first laid out streets. Small businesses began to open soon thereafter, and the city took on a new name: San Dimas. Growth was rapid, and San Dimas soon became an agricultural community, wheat and other Midwestern United States crops were planted first, then orange and lemon groves covered the town and the San Gabriel Valley. At one time, four citrus packing houses and a marmalade factory were located in San Dimas. The Sunkist name originated here, first spelled "Sunkissed." [9] Oranges were the major crop and business in San Dimas until the mid-20th century.
San Dimas incorporated as a city in 1960, and is now known for its small town and equestrian qualities[10][11]
San Dimas is a suburb of Los Angeles nestled along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, about 28 miles (45 km) east/northeast of Downtown Los Angeles and north of the Pacific Ocean. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.4 sq. mi.. 15.0 sq mi (39 km2) of it is land and 0.39 sq mi (1.0 km2) of it is water. Cinnamon Creek crosses the city, roughly parallel to the Arrow Highway, before reaching Cinnamon Falls near San Dimas Avenue.
San Dimas runs along and southward from historic U.S. Route 66, another part of its development in the earlier 20th century. Other major arteries include Arrow Highway (east–west) and San Dimas Avenue (north–south). The Foothill Freeway (I-210) connects the town to Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley, with California State Route 57 connecting to Orange County and the beaches.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,840 |
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| 1970 | 15,692 |
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| 1980 | 24,014 | 53.0% | |
| 1990 | 32,397 | 34.9% | |
| 2000 | 34,980 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 33,371 | −4.6% | |
| Est. 2009 | 35,037 | 0.2% | |
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The 2010 United States Census[12] reported that San Dimas had a population of 33,371. The population density was 2,163.1 people per square mile (835.2/km²). The racial makeup of San Dimas was 24,038 (72.0%) White, 1,084 (3.2%) African American, 233 (0.7%) Native American, 3,496 (10.5%) Asian, 48 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 2,828 (8.5%) from other races, and 1,644 (4.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10,491 persons (31.4%).
The Census reported that 32,831 people (98.4% of the population) lived in households, 320 (1.0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 220 (0.7%) were institutionalized.
There were 12,030 households, out of which 3,877 (32.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 6,604 (54.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,462 (12.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 613 (5.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 542 (4.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 91 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,668 households (22.2%) were made up of individuals and 1,270 (10.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73. There were 8,679 families (72.1% of all households); the average family size was 3.19.
The population was spread out with 6,989 people (20.9%) under the age of 18, 3,277 people (9.8%) aged 18 to 24, 7,536 people (22.6%) aged 25 to 44, 10,386 people (31.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,183 people (15.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
There were 12,506 housing units at an average density of 810.6 per square mile (313.0/km²), of which 8,757 (72.8%) were owner-occupied, and 3,273 (27.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.6%. 24,492 people (73.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 8,339 people (25.0%) lived in rental housing units.
As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 34,980 people, 12,163 households, and 8,988 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,255.7 inhabitants per square mile (870.8/km²). There were 12,503 housing units at an average density of 806.3 per square mile (311.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.66% White, 3.30% African American, 0.69% Native American, 9.39% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 7.34% from other races, and 4.39% from two or more races. 23.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 12,163 households out of which 35.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% are married couples living together, 11.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% are non-families. 21.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.23.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $62,885, and the median income for a family was $72,124. Males had a median income of $53,009 versus $36,057 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,321. 6.3% of the population and 3.6% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
The majority of the city lies within the Bonita Unified School District and students attend San Dimas High School. The exception is for students living in the Via Verde neighborhood south of Puente Ave and along San Dimas Ave. who attend school in the Covina-Valley Unified School District.[16] and Charter Oak Unified School District respectively.
In the state legislature San Dimas is located in the 29th Senate District, represented by Republican Bob Huff, and in the 59th and 60th Assembly Districts, represented by Republicans Anthony Adams and Curt Hagman respectively. Federally, San Dimas is located in California's 26th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +3[17] and is represented by Republican David Dreier.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the San Dimas Station in San Dimas.[18]
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Pomona Health Center in Pomona, serving most of San Dimas.[19] Some portions of San Dimas are served by the Monrovia Health Center in Monrovia.[20]
The 1989 film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and the 1991 sequel Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey were set in San Dimas, California.
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