|
|
Glendora, CaliforniaGlendora is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 49,415. Snuggled at the foot of the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains, Glendora is one of California's most striking residential communities; having an assortment of homes-- from comfortable 19th Century cottages, to prominent, stately hillside estates. City Hall
Glendora City Hall built 1922 History Glendora was founded on April 1st 1887 by George Whitcomb who moved to California from Illinois in 1885. Whitcomb devised the name "Glendora" when he combined the name of his wife, Leadora Bennett Whitcomb, with the beautiful mouthan glen of the San Gabriel Mountains. Prior to its 1911 incorporation, Glendora's administrator officially occupied the office of President of Glendora. Hometown, USA Presently, Glendora residents benefit from award-winning public and private schools, luxuriant and lush parks, and all-inclusive community services. Glendora also boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the United States; in 1997 Louis Pompeii became the first Glendora police officer to fall, when he was off-duty and in another city! GPD
Glendora Police Department Society & Education Excellence in education is another superior quality of Glendora's prim, proper society. According to the State of California's testing results, Glendora High School students scored 50% higher than State averages in reading comprehension, writing, and mathematics. City Hall
Glen Oaks Golf Course Glendora has a history of civic-minded and well-to-do citizens; the median income for a household in the city is $60,013, and the median income for a family is $66,674. Males have a median income of $49,548 versus $35,062 for females. Geography Glendora is located at 34°7'51" North, 117°51'15" West (34.130957, -117.854127). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49.9 km² (19.3 mi²). 49.6 km² (19.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.67% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 49,415 people, 16,819 households, and 12,866 families residing in the city. The population density is 996.8/km² (2,581.5/mi²). There are 17,145 housing units at an average density of 345.9/km² (895.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 80.30% White, 1.50% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 6.20% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 7.24% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. 21.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 16,819 households out of which 38.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% are married couples living together, 12.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% are non-families. 19.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.88 and the average family size is 3.30. In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.6 males. City Hall
Bougainvilla Lane, an Official California Landmark City Motto From tree-lined streets and a charming downtown, Glendora is a virtual haven from the fast-paced lifestyle of Los Angeles, and has lived up to its motto of Glendora, Pride of the Foothills Notable Families and Residents Anna Nalick, George Whitcomb, Joe Finkbinder, Sally Rand, Michael Rubel, Woody Strode, The West Family, The Flowers Family, The Gordon Family, The Bidwell Family. External links
|  | bradbury, california
burbank, los angeles county, california
carson, california
cerritos, california
charter oak, california
citrus, california
claremont, california
commerce, california
compton, california
covina, california
cudahy, california
| culver city, california
del aire, california
desert view highlands, california
diamond bar, california
downey, california
duarte, california
east compton, california
east la mirada, california
east los angeles, california
east pasadena, california
east san gabriel, california
| el monte, california
el segundo, california
florence graham, california
gardena, california
hawaiian gardens, california
hawthorne, california
hermosa beach, california
hidden hills, california
huntington park, california
industry, california
inglewood, california
| irwindale, california
la canada flintridge, california
la habra heights, california
la mirada, california
la puente, california
la verne, california
ladera heights, california
lakewood, california
lancaster, california
lawndale, california
lennox, california
|
|
|