Stanton, California

Stanton, California
City
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Location of Stanton within Orange County, California.
Stanton, California Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°48′9″N 117°59′40″W / 33.80250°N 117.99444°W / 33.80250; -117.99444Coordinates: 33°48′9″N 117°59′40″W / 33.80250°N 117.99444°W / 33.80250; -117.99444
Country	United States
State	California
County	Orange
Incorporated	June 4, 1956[1]
Government
• Mayor	Brian Donahue[2]
• City manager	James A. Box[3]
• City Clerk	Patricia Vazquez
Area[4]
• Total	3.150 sq mi (8.158 km2)
• Land	3.150 sq mi (8.158 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation[5]	66 ft (20 m)
Population (April 1, 2010)[6]
• Total	38,186
• Estimate (2013)[6]	38,623
• Density	12,000/sq mi (4,700/km2)
Time zone	PST (UTC-8)
• Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code	90680
Area code	714
FIPS code	06-73962
GNIS feature ID	1661501
Website	www.ci.stanton.ca.us

Downtown Stanton, 1913

Stanton is a city located in western Orange County, California. The population was 38,186 at the 2010 census, up from 37,403 at the 2000 census. The city was incorporated in 1956 and operates under the Council-Manager form of government, providing a full range of municipal services. Stanton is bounded by Cypress on the west, Anaheim on the north, and east, and Garden Grove on the east and south.

History

On November 6, 1905, the Los Angeles Interurban Railway^[7] started service on the Santa Ana Line. It ran along an almost perfectly straight line between Watts and Santa Ana. Access to transportation allowed the population of the rural area which is now Stanton and West Anaheim to grow. In 1908, the privately owned Pacific Electric Railway leased the Santa Ana Line and took over the service which extended its regional light-rail system. By 1928, the impressive thousand mile system allowed residents convenient travel throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. See 1928 Map. The passenger service to Santa Ana was discontinued in 1950, shortly after the railway was taken over by the Metropolitan Transportation Agency. The easement still runs through town and is empty or used for parking. It intersects Beach/Pacific and Cerritos/Western.

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  Pacific Electric Easement

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  Pacific Electric Easement Marker on Cerritos/Western

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  Pacific Electric Easement

The area was incorporated into the first City of Stanton in 1911.^[8] It was decided to dis-incorporate in 1924. The motivation for giving up cityhood seems to be that it would relieve city taxpayers from the financial burden of building roads. As an un-incorporated area, roads were paid for by the state. Also the main motivation for the 1911 incorporation — the city of Anaheim's 1911 plan to build a “sewage farm” west if their city — was no longer relevant. The costs of cityhood were greater than the benefit.

In the early 1950s, the area had experienced a post-war population boom, and in May 1956 the citizens decided to incorporate into today’s City of Stanton. The first city was around 16 square miles (41 km²), and today's Stanton is a bit over three square miles. The cost of being incorporated into a city is still a salient issue in this part of the county. There are many small areas around Stanton which are un-incorporated and receive their services from the County of Orange.

The city of Stanton mitigates the high costs of cityhood for a relatively small population by contracting out municipal services. Most of the police services and fire protection are provided by the Orange County’s Sheriff’s Department and Orange County Fire Authority respectively. Ambulance service is provided by a private company, Care Ambulance Service. Stanton had formed its own police department when the city incorporated in 1956, but a union strike citing poor working conditions was originally reported as the major cause of its disbanding (and takeover by the Sheriff's Department) in 1988. The city's crime rate has decreased 40% from 2007 to 2013.^[9]

Geography

Stanton is located at 33°48′9″N 117°59′40″W / 33.80250°N 117.99444°W / 33.80250; -117.99444 (33.802365, -117.994555).^[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.15 square miles (8.2 km²), all land.

Demographics

2010

The 2010 United States Census^[13] reported that Stanton had a population of 38,186. The population density was 12,122.5 people per square mile (4,680.6/km²). The racial makeup of Stanton was 16,991 (44.5%) White, 858 (2.2%) African American, 405 (1.1%) Native American, 8,831 (23.1%) Asian, 217 (0.6%) Pacific Islander, 9,274 (24.3%) from other races, and 1,610 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19,417 persons (50.8%). Non-Hispanic Whites were 21.8% of the population.^[14]

The Census reported that 37,836 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 92 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 258 (0.7%) were institutionalized.

There were 10,825 households, out of which 5,015 (46.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 5,551 (51.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,798 (16.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 860 (7.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 645 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 74 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,958 households (18.1%) were made up of individuals and 846 (7.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.50. There were 8,209 families (75.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.90.

The population was spread out with 10,566 people (27.7%) under the age of 18, 4,062 people (10.6%) aged 18 to 24, 11,289 people (29.6%) aged 25 to 44, 8,455 people (22.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,814 people (10.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.0 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

There were 11,283 housing units at an average density of 3,582.0 per square mile (1,383.0/km²), of which 5,418 (50.1%) were owner-occupied, and 5,407 (49.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.3%. 18,033 people (47.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 19,803 people (51.9%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Stanton had a median household income of $50,542, with 16.9% of the population living below the federal poverty line.^[15]

2000

At the 2000 census,^[16] there were 37,403 people, 10,767 households and 7,806 families residing in the city. The population density was 11,971.0 inhabitants per square mile (4,628.6/km²). There were 11,011 housing units at an average density of 3,524.1 per square mile (1,362.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 49.57% White, 2.27% African American, 1.06% Native American, 15.45% Asian, 0.92% Pacific Islander, 25.71% from other races, and 5.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.89% of the population.

There were 10,767 households of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.5% 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 3.43 and the average family size was 3.93.

Age distribution was 30.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median household income was $39,127, and the median family income was $40,162. Males had a median income of $27,644 versus $25,995 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,197. About 13.4% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

According to the City's 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,^[17] the top employers in the city are:

Parks and recreation

Over the past five years the city of Stanton has upgraded its parks. It has also opened new parks: Veterans Memorial Park, Pocket Park and Harry M. Dotson Park. Public parks include: Harry M Dotson Park, Hollenbeck Park, the Norm Ross Sports Complex, Martha Weishaupt Linear Park, Premier Park, Stanton Community Services Center Park, Stanton Municipal Tennis Center, Stanton Park, Veterans Memorial Park and Zuniga Park.^[18] With the exception of Veterans Memorial and the Tennis Center, parks tend to cater to families with young children recently upgraded playground equipment. The city's newest park, Harry M. Dotson Park, has the most playground equipment including a two large climbing areas, an interactive water feature, and a basketball court.^[19] Adventure City, Orange County's third amusement park, is located in Stanton.^[20] It has rides and shows which appeal to children under twelve. In 2012, Hollenbeck Park was closed and fenced-off for over a year. The city claimed it could not afford to maintain the large property. According to the city Fire Department, funds were raised by the department for maintenance and the park was re-opened 2014.

Adventure City Amusement Park

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  Sign on Beach Blvd.

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  White House

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  Tree house

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  Rollercoaster and llama

Stanton Central Park--in Development Groundbreaking for the 11.5 Acre park, was on July 7, 2015. It will feature Sports Fields, Picnic Areas, Playground for Younger kids (2-5 yrs Old), Playground for Older Kids (3-12 yrs old), Two Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, an Exercise Trail, a Skate Plaza. The Park will be lighted at night. ^[21]

Harry M. Dotson Park

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  Water feature Wet Saloon

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  Pirate Ship Play Structure

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  Young Kids' Play Structure

Hollenbeck Park

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  Hollenbeck Park on Cerritos

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  Jogging path, circuit training course, soccer fields.

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  Playground equipment

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  Rocks

Veterans Memorial Park

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  Memorial wall

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The city hosts three major community events each year: Easter, Halloween, and Christmas in the City. All three events are well attended and cater to families with younger children. The Easter event features family-friendly activities, such as face painting and an egg scramble. The Halloween event features free games that children play for candy prizes, costume contests, and a DJ. Christmas in the City, also known in recent years as Snow Day, features several tons of man-made snow and a visit from Santa. In addition to the family themed events, the city also hosts an annual Stanton Car Show,^[22] which is sponsored by the Stanton Community Foundation.^[23] The car show takes place at Stanton Park featuring as many as 150 custom and classic cars, Food Booths, Crafts, a DJ, beer sales, and raffles.

Youth sports have been an integral part of the community since Stanton was a rural community. In the 1950s, with help of the James Irvine Foundation,^[24] the Stanton Lions Club^[25] and a generous donation of land from farmer Al Stock, the community built Lions-Stock Park which had a sports facility and community center.^[26] This privately owned park was later purchased by the school board. Today, Stanton youth participate in Pop Warner Football^[27] and the Stanton Little League.^[28]

Stanton Snow Day

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  Snow Day 2009. Children play with real snow.

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  Children slide on snow

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  Christmas tree

"Easter Event"

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  Easter Egg Hunt DJ Booth

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  Kiwanis Club Annual Pancake Breakfast at Easter Event

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  Stanton Classic Car Show in Stanton Park 2013

Government

Local

Management of the city and coordination of city services are provided by:^[29]

State and federal representation

In the California State Legislature, Stanton is in the 29th Senate District, represented by Republican Bob Huff, and in the 65th Assembly District, represented by Republican Young Kim.^[30]

In the United States House of Representatives, Stanton is in California's 47th congressional district, represented by Democrat Alan Lowenthal.^[31]

Education

Residents of the City are served by four public school districts, and one private school:

Garden Grove Unified School District schools.

The Savanna School District serves elementary school students and has a high API similar school ranking of 9.75 out of 10 as compiled by the California Department of Education.^[32]

The Magnolia School District's Baden-Powell and Pyles Schools have been named as a Title I Academic Achievement School.^[33]

Anaheim Union High School District.

Saint Polycarp School (K-8) Catholic School

Educational resources

The Orange County Public Library has a branch Library in Stanton. In addition to over 60,000 volumes, it offers morning and an evening story time, afternoon craft programs, free high speed wireless Internet access (WiFi), and Internet instruction; and the Stanton Boys and Girls Club, located next door, offers computer access, tutoring and a home work help room for elementary school children. Two additional organizations also help educate children and prepare them for careers. The Orange County Children's Theater produces plays and musicals. Often Broadway style musicals are held in the City's Community Center with a professional sound system, lighting and staging. The Future Scientists and Engineers of America organization offers hands-on projects that encourage middle and high school aged children to learn about mathematics, science and engineering.

Infrastructure

Freeways

Stanton is located north of the Garden Grove (22) Freeway, south of the Artesia (91) Freeway, east of the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway and west of the Santa Ana (5) Freeway.

Streets

East-west major thoroughfares are (in order of north to south) Cerritos Avenue, Katella Avenue, Orangewood Avenue, Chapman Avenue, Lampson Avenue and at the southernmost boundary, Garden Grove Boulevard. North-south thoroughfares are (in order of west to east) Knott Avenue, Western Avenue, Beach Boulevard, Dale Avenue and Magnolia Avenue.^[34]

Emergency services

Fire protection in Stanton is provided by the Orange County Fire Authority with ambulance transport by Care Ambulance Service. The Orange County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement. The City is a safe place to do business or live in as it has a crime rate that is about the same as the rest of Orange County, and significantly less than the rest of California.^[35] As of May 2008, the residents are working with the Department to reduce quality of life crimes such as graffiti and illegal dumping.^[36]

Community service organizations

• American Legion Post 783
• Greater Anaheim Chamber of Commerce
• Stanton Boys and Girls Club
• Stanton Kiwanis Club
• Stanton Lions Club

See also

• Greater Los Angeles portal

References

External links

• City of Stanton
• Orange County Chamber of Commerce
• Orange County Public Libraries

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