Lomita, California

Lomita, California
City
City of Lomita
Nickname(s): "The Friendly City"[1]

Location of Lomita in Los Angeles County, California
Lomita, California

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 33°47′36″N 118°18′58″W / 33.79333°N 118.31611°W / 33.79333; -118.31611
Country  United States of America
State  California
County Los Angeles
Incorporated June 30, 1964[2]
Government
 • City council[3] Michael G. Savidan, Henry Sanchez Jr., Ben Traina, James Gazeley, and Mark Waronek
Area[4]
 • Total 1.911 sq mi (4.949 km2)
 • Land 1.911 sq mi (4.949 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation[5] 95 ft (29 m)
Population (April 1, 2010)[6]
 • Total 20,256
 • Estimate (2013)[6] 20,596
 • Density 11,000/sq mi (4,100/km2)
Time zone Pacific (UTC−8)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC−7)
ZIP code 90717[7]
Area code(s) 310/424[8]
FIPS code 06-42468
GNIS feature IDs 1660937, 2410859
Website www.lomita.com/cityhall

Lomita is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 20,256 at the 2010 census, up from 20,046 at the 2000 census. The word "lomita" is Spanish for "little knoll."

History

Lomita was originally part of Rancho San Pedro, granted by the Spanish Empire to Juan Jose Dominguez by King Carlos III of Spain in 1784.

Lomita established a sister city relationship with Takaishi, Osaka, Japan in October 1981.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all of which is land.

Lomita originally spanned 7 square miles (18 km2). However, over time, much of this area was annexed by neighboring cities. A notable example is "Lomita Fields," now Zamperini Field (the Torrance Municipal Airport).

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lomita has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
196014,983—
197019,78432.0%
198018,807−4.9%
199019,3823.1%
200020,0463.4%
201020,2561.0%
Est. 201420,768[10]2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010

The 2010 United States Census[12] reported that Lomita had a population of 20,256. The population density was 10,601.3 people per square mile (4,093.2/km²). The racial makeup of Lomita was 11,987 (59.2%) White (43.4% Non-Hispanic White),[13] 1,075 (5.3%) African American, 174 (0.9%) Native American, 2,923 (14.4%) Asian, 140 (0.7%) Pacific Islander, 2,680 (13.2%) from other races, and 1,277 (6.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,652 persons (32.8%).

The Census reported that 20,089 people (99.2% of the population) lived in households, 57 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 110 (0.5%) were institutionalized.

There were 8,068 households, out of which 2,479 (30.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,409 (42.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,160 (14.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 481 (6.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 491 (6.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 55 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,420 households (30.0%) were made up of individuals and 822 (10.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49. There were 5,050 families (62.6% of all households); the average family size was 3.12.

The population was spread out with 4,378 people (21.6%) under the age of 18, 1,743 people (8.6%) aged 18 to 24, 5,699 people (28.1%) aged 25 to 44, 5,904 people (29.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,532 people (12.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

There were 8,412 housing units at an average density of 4,402.5 per square mile (1,699.8/km²), of which 3,738 (46.3%) were owner-occupied, and 4,330 (53.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%. 9,183 people (45.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 10,906 people (53.8%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Lomita had a median household income of $60,398, with 12.2% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[13]

2000

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 20,046 people, 8,015 households, and 5,033 families residing in the city. The population density was 10,572.7 inhabitants per square mile (4,073.6/km²). There were 8,295 housing units at an average density of 4,375.0 per square mile (1,685.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.16% White, 4.18% African American, 0.70% Native American, 11.41% Asian, 0.52% Pacific Islander, 10.79% from other races, and 6.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.20% of the population.

There were 8,015 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,360, and the median income for a family was $53,003. Males had a median income of $41,582 versus $31,353 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,748. About 9.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

Fire protection in Lomita is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department with ambulance transport by McCormack Ambulance.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the Lomita Station in Lomita.[15]

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Torrance Health Center in Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles, near Torrance and serving Lomita.[16]

In the California State Legislature, Lomita is in the 26th Senate District, represented by Democrat Ben Allen, and in the 66th Assembly District, represented by Republican David Hadley.[17]

In the United States House of Representatives, Lomita is in California's 43rd congressional district, represented by Democrat Maxine Waters.[18]

The United States Postal Service Lomita Post Office is located at 25131 Narbonne Avenue.[19]

Landmarks

Lomita Railroad Museum.

Mrs. Lewis's little engines were featured on a Lawrence Welk show saluting senior citizens. Mary Lou Metzger operated the train, and a song about railroading.

Education

Lomita residents are within the Los Angeles Unified School District. The area is within Board District 7.[20] As of 2008 Dr. Richard Vladovic represents the district.[21]

Elementary schools that serve Lomita include:

Nishiyamato Academy of California, a Japanese elementary and junior high school, is located in Lomita.[24][25] The school opened in April 1993; at the time it was located in Rolling Hills Estates. It was founded by Ryotaro Tanose, a former Japanese Diet member, as a sister school of the Nishiyamato Gakuen Junior and Senior High School (Nishiyamato Academy) in Kawai, Nara Prefecture, Japan.[26]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "City receives grant for smog-free electric vehicles" (PDF). Lomita Newsline. Spring 2003. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. ↑ "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (Word). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ "City of Lomita Officials". City of Lomita. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  5. ↑ "Lomita". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Lomita (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  7. ↑ "USPS - ZIP Code Lookup - Find a ZIP+ 4 Code By City Results". Retrieved 2007-01-18.
  8. ↑ "Number Administration System - NPA and City/Town Search Results". Retrieved 2007-01-18.
  9. ↑ "Lomita, California Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
  10. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Lomita city". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  13. 1 2 "Lomita (city) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau".
  14. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  15. ↑ "Lomita Station." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
  16. ↑ "Torrance Health Center." Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Retrieved on March 18, 2010.
  17. ↑ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  18. ↑ "California's 43rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
  19. ↑ "Post Office Location - LOMITA." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
  20. ↑ "Board District 7 Map" (PDf). Los Angeles Unified School District. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
  21. ↑ ""Board Members". Los Angeles Unified School District. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
  22. ↑ "Eshelman Avenue's Web Site".
  23. ↑ http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Lomita_Magnet/
  24. ↑ "平日校学園概要".
  25. ↑ "WebCite query result".
  26. ↑ "Students Get a Japanese Education at 2 Palos Verdes Schools". Los Angeles Times.

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