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Gardena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 57,746 at the 2000 census. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (640x622, 127 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (640x622, 127 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is the most populous county in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

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Geography

Location of Gardena, California
Location of Gardena, California

Gardena is located at 33°53′37″N, 118°18′28″W (33.893615, -118.307841)GR1. Image File history File links Gardena_in_LA_County_map. ... Image File history File links Gardena_in_LA_County_map. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.1 km² (5.8 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 57,746 people, 20,324 households, and 14,023 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,830.9/km² (9,921.3/mi²). There were 21,041 housing units at an average density of 1,395.9/km² (3,615.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 23.82% White, 25.99% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 26.82% Asian, 0.73% Pacific Islander, 16.94% from other races, and 5.05% from two or more races. 31.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The Hispanic world Hispanic (Spanish: Hispano) is a term denoting a derivation from Spain, its people and culture. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...


There were 20,324 households out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 18.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.38. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $38,988, and the median income for a family was $44,906. Males had a median income of $32,951 versus $29,908 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,263. About 12.3% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

Gardena is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District. The Los Angeles Unified School District ( the LAUSD) is the largest (in terms of number of students) public school system in California and the second-largest in the United States. ...


Zoned elementary schools include:

  • 153rd Street Elementary School
  • 156th Street Elementary School
  • 186th Street Elementary School
  • Amestoy Elementary School
  • Chapman Elementary School
  • Denker Elementary School
  • Gardena Elementary School
  • Purche Elementary School

Zoned middle schools include: Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Zoned high schools include:

Trivia

  • The first few seasons of BET's Comic View were filmed in Gardena at the Normandie Casino, located on Rosecrans Avenue.
  • A new City of Gardena motto was adopted in 2006 - The City of Opportunity. The motto was formerly The Freeway City. It was so named because of its proximity and accessibility to the intersection of the 405, 110, and 91 freeways. It is interesting to note that there are no freeways within Gardena's city limits.
  • In the television series, “Perry Mason” in the episode "The Case of the Dangerous Dowager" ” which aired on March 9, 1959, the female protagonist loses her money at a Gardena card club. Mason explains to his assistant, Della Street, that Gardena is an unusual place because they allow legalized gambling in the form of poker and other card games. For many years, this was Gardena’s big claim to fame. Some of these included The Gardena Club, The Horseshoe Club, The El Dorado Club, and The Normandie Club.
  • Members of the famous African-American rock band, "The Bus Boys" , were former residents of Gardena.
  • "Money Mark" , or Mark Nishita, a DJ and musician who worked with "The Beastie Boys" as well as his own solo projects lived in Gardena. In the Beastie Boys song "So Watcha Want" there is a rap lyric that proclaims "...From here to Gardena!" presumably in reference to the musician's home base.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Gardena (1906 words)
Gardena was dubbed "Berryland" for its acres of strawberries as well as raspberries and flberries grown year-round a century ago.
Gardena's Japanese population was, along with 110,000 other people of Japanese ancestry, moved from Pacific coastal communities to relocation camps in the middle of the United States in the spring and summer of 1942 as a military security measure during World War II.
Gardena was once known as "Berryland" for its production of strawberries as well as raspberries and flberries, and had a reputation as the berry capital of Southern California.
Gardena, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (566 words)
Gardena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
About 12.3% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
Gardena is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District.
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