Industry, California

Industry, California
City
City of Industry

Location of Industry in California
Coordinates: 34°1′N 117°57′W / 34.017°N 117.950°WCoordinates: 34°1′N 117°57′W / 34.017°N 117.950°W
Country  United States of America
State  California
County Los Angeles
Incorporated June 18, 1957[1]
Government
 • Mayor Tim Spohn[2]
Area[3]
 • Total 12.064 sq mi (31.245 km2)
 • Land 11.785 sq mi (30.522 km2)
 • Water 0.279 sq mi (0.723 km2)  2.31%
Elevation[4] 322 ft (98 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 219
 • Density 18/sq mi (7.0/km2)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 90601, 91714, 91715, 91716, 91732, 91744, 91745, 91746, 91748, 91789[5]
Area codes 562, 626, 909
FIPS code 06-36490
GNIS feature IDs 243853, 2410102
Website www.cityofindustry.org

Industry, officially City of Industry, is an industrial suburb of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County. Home to over 2,500 businesses and 80,000 jobs,[6] but only 219 residents at the 2010 census—down from 777 residents in 2000—the city is almost entirely industrial. It was incorporated on June 18, 1957 to prevent surrounding cities from annexing industrial land for tax revenue.[7]

Geography

Industry is located at 34°1′N 117°57′W / 34.017°N 117.950°W (34.016, -117.951).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.1 square miles (31 km2). 11.8 square miles (31 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (2.31%) is water.

Industry is a suburb of Los Angeles 22 miles (35 km) away from Downtown L.A.

Government and infrastructure

In the California State Legislature, Industry is in the 22nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Ed Hernandez, and in the 57th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Ian Calderon.[9]

In the United States House of Representatives, Industry is split between California's 32nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano and California's 39th congressional district, represented by Republican Ed Royce.[10]

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the Industry Station in Industry.[11]

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Pomona Health Center in Pomona, serving Industry.[12]

The city of Industry had the highest support for Proposition 8 in all of Los Angeles county. The amendment, which banned same sex marriage in California, was supported by 83% of Industry voters, with 19 (83%) voting yes, and 4 (17%) voting no.[13]

Economy

View of the City of Industry

The city's zoning is primarily devoted to business: 92% is Industrial, 8% is Commercial.[14] The few residences in the city either existed before incorporation, are on properties adjacent to either Industry Hills Golf Club, Industry Hills Recreation Center or in a small neighborhood adjacent to City Hall. In addition, there are residents at the El Encanto Healthcare Center, a nursing home owned by the City.[15]

The City of Industry has no business taxes and is primarily funded through retail sales tax from shopping centers located within the city limits, and property tax on parcels within the City. The city has the highest property tax rate in Los Angeles County, at 1.92%.[16] In addition, there is a revenue-generating hillside hotel resort, known as the Pacific Palms Resort (formerly the Industry Hills Sheraton), which is almost completely surrounded by the city of La Puente but actually located in the City of Industry.

City of Industry is a popular investment area for Chinese businessmen and the city has also emerged as a high-tech import/export center for computer parts, with business links to the Asian marketplace. For convenience many Chinese entrepreneurs and staff live in nearby Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights, West Covina, Diamond Bar and Walnut.

Industry is also the location for the proposed Los Angeles Stadium.

Businesses

The factory of Lee Kum Kee in Industry

Some of the premier companies with headquarters in Industry are:

Other businesses with a major presence in the City of Industry include:

Possibly as a result of its sparse population base, City of Industry is also home to an unusual number of strip clubs, including the headquarters of the Spearmint Rhino chain.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1960778—
1970712−8.5%
1980412−42.1%
199063153.2%
200077723.1%
2010219−71.8%
source:[28]

2010

The 2010 United States Census[29] reported that Industry had a population of 219. The population density was 18.2 people per square mile (7.0/km²). The population of Industry was 58.9% White (37.9% Non-Hispanic White), 0.5% Black or African American, and 8.2% Asian. Hispanics or Latinos of any race made up 52.5% of the population. [30]

The Census reported that 214 people (98% of the population) lived in households, 5 (2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 69 households, out of which 32 (46%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 37 (54%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 7 (10%) had a female householder with no husband present, 9 (13%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3 (4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 2 (3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 12 households (17%) were made up of individuals and 6 (9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.1. There were 53 families (77% of all households); the average family size was 3.6.

The population was spread out by age with 59 people (27%) under the age of 18, 25 people (11%) aged 18 to 24, 51 people (23%) aged 25 to 44, 62 people (28%) aged 45 to 64, and 22 people (10%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.

There were 73 housing units at an average density of 6.1 per square mile (2.3/km²), of which 22 (32%) were owner-occupied, and 47 (68%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 6%. 66 people (30% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 148 people (68%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Industry had a median household income of $49,419, with 3.4% of the population living below the federal poverty line. [31]

2000

As of the census[32] of 2000, there were 777 people, 121 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 66.3 inhabitants per square mile (25.6/km²). There were 124 housing units at an average density of 10.6 per square mile (4.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 55% White, 4% Black or African American, 3% Native American, 4% Asian, 29% from other races, and 5% from two or more races. 60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 121 households out of which 48% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59% were married couples living together, 14% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23% were non-families. 20% of all households were made up of individuals and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.2 and the average family size was 4.6.

In the city the population was spread out with 24% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 19% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 125.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $49,423, and the median income for a family was $47,321. Males had a median income of $26,016 versus $7,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,877. About 17% of families and 15% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city is served by three separate school districts:

Bishop Amat Memorial High School is located in nearby La Puente.[33]

Public safety

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has a regional station on Hudson Avenue, just off Hacienda Boulevard (shared with the neighboring City of La Puente, and the unincorporated towns of Avocado Heights, Valinda and Bassett), while the county Fire Department uses two stations (#118 on Gale Avenue, and Station #43 on Stimson Avenue on the west side of town).

According to the 2011 FBI uniform crime reports, with a population of 222, Industry had 1,136 known property crimes,[34] giving it the highest average per resident property crime rate(5.117) in California. The average property crime rate for the entire US that year was 0.029.[35] The same report indicates 44 violent crimes, giving it the second highest per resident violent crime rate(0.198) in California.

Landmarks

Workman and Temple Homestead Museum

The Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum is located in the City of Industry. It is a Historic house and gardens museum of 19th century and early 20th century Southern California history and architecture, and of the generations of the Workman-Temple family that were influential here and in the region. The property is entered on the National Register of Historic Places.[36][37]

Film industry

Industry is the home of the Puente Hills Mall, a major shopping center that was the "Twin/Lone Pine(s) Mall" in the Back to the Future movie series.[38] Adjacent to the mall's property is a SpeedZone entertainment center, which was featured in a prominent scene of Kevin Smith's Clerks II. A former IKEA store located north of the Puente Hills Mall and across the State Route 60 freeway was used as a shooting location for the final fight scene in Mr. & Mrs Smith. Its exterior was renovated so it could be used for both exterior and interior filming; it was later demolished.

Industry also features a McDonald's restaurant that is used strictly for filming movies and commercials.[39] Also in Industry is Vineland Drive-In, one of only two operating drive-in theaters in Los Angeles and Orange County. The city-owned Industry Hills Expo Center is also used for filming.

References

  1. ↑ "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (WORD). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. ↑ "City of Industry - City Hall - Boards and Commissions". Retrieved 2014-09-30.
  3. ↑ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  4. ↑ "Industry". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  5. ↑ "USPS - ZIP Code Lookup - Find a ZIP+ 4 Code By City Results". Retrieved 2007-01-18.
  6. ↑ Official City of Industry Website: Facilities Available
  7. ↑ Shyong, Frank; Vives, Ruben (April 27, 2015). "Companies tied to Industry ex-mayor racked up fortune". Los Angeles Times.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Communities of Interest - City". California Citizens Redistricting Commission. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Industry Station." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
  12. ↑ "Pomona Health Center." Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Retrieved on March 27, 2010.
  13. ↑ "Gay marriage ban: How cities in Los Angeles County voted". Los Angeles Times.
  14. ↑ Official City of Industry Website: Industry Fact Sheet
  15. ↑ Baeder, Ben (June 29, 2012). "2 minutes and $228 million: Here's how Industry spends its money". San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
  16. ↑ "Paying too much? Comparing property tax rates for L.A. County cities". Los Angeles Times.
  17. ↑ Hot Topic Model Information
  18. ↑ Newegg.com Corporate Summary
  19. ↑ "About Us." (Archive) Metro United Bank. Retrieved on December 27, 2010. "Metro United Bank is headquartered in the City of Industry and was established to meet the diverse financial needs of customers throughout Southern and Northern California."
  20. ↑ About Emtrek
  21. ↑
  22. ↑ Utility Trailer corporate website
  23. ↑ medlockinternational/about.php About Medlock
  24. ↑ Plastruct Company Profile
  25. ↑ Golden State Foods locations
  26. ↑ "Federal judge approves consent decree with California dietary supplement maker" (Press release). Food and Drug Administration. 16 January 2015.
  27. ↑ "Contact Information." Lee Kum Kee. Retrieved on November 9, 2012. "14841 Don Julian Road City of Industry, CA 91746"
  28. ↑ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
  29. ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Industry city". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  30. ↑ http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_DP_DPDP1. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  31. ↑ http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml#none. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  32. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  33. ↑ http://www.cityofindustry.org/dex_7.html cityofindustry.org
  34. ↑ http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/crime-in-the-u.s.-2011/offenses-known-to-law-enforcement/standard-links/city-agency
  35. ↑ http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/crime-in-the-u.s.-2011/tables/table-1
  36. ↑ http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/ Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum website . accessed 8/22/2010
  37. ↑ http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/who_we_are mestead Museum: Local history . accessed 8/22/2010
  38. ↑ The Back to the Future Tour - Twin Pines Mall
  39. ↑ City of Industry, California - Fake TV McDonald's

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Destinations from Industry
El Monte Baldwin Park
La Puente
South San Jose Hills
Walnut		 Diamond Bar
Avocado Heights
Unincorporated Los Angeles County
Pico Rivera		 Diamond Bar
   Industry  
Pico Rivera Hacienda Heights
Rowland Heights		 Diamond Bar