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Baldwin Park, CA

Baldwin Park is a city located in the central San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,176, down from 75,390 at the 2010 census.

Baldwin Park began as part of cattle grazing land belonging to the San Gabriel Mission. It eventually became part of the Rancho Azusa de Dalton and the Rancho La Puente properties. The community became known as Vineland in 1860. By 1906, it changed to Baldwin Park. It was named after Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin. In 1956, Baldwin Park became the 47th incorporated city in the State of California.

Baldwin Park is home to the first In-N-Out burger stand, which opened on October 22, 1948. It was the first drive-thru in California and was replaced in November 2004 with a new building. The new In-N-Out University and company store opened in 2006 on Francisquito Avenue. Also, the company's first meatpacking plant is located down the street from the locations at the company headquarters on Hamburger Lane. In-N-Out now has a second meat processing plant in Texas to serve their Texas restaurants.

The 2020 United States Census reported that Baldwin Park had a population of 72,176 people. This corresponds to a density of 10,883.0 people per square mile. The racial breakdown was 14,770 (20.5%) Asian, 11,332 (15.7%) White, 1,474 (2.0%) American Indian and Alaska Native, 742 (1.0%) Black or African American, 57 (0.1%) Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 30,277 (41.9%) Some Other Race, and 13,524 (18.7%) two or more races.

Including all responses for people of two or more races, 15,296 (21.2% of the population) were Asian alone or in combination with one or more other races, 24,086 (33.4%) were White alone or in combination with one or more other races, 2,385 (3.3%) were American Indian and Alaska Native alone or in combination, 1,124 (1.6%) were Black or African American alone or in combination, 176 (0.2%) were Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone or in combination, and 43,184 (59.8%) were some other race alone or in combination with one or more other races.

53,683 (74.4%) were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of those, 8,941 (12.4% of the total population) were White alone, 133 (0.2%) were Black or African American alone, 1,382 (1.9%) were American Indian and Alaska Native alone, 180 (0.2%) were Asian alone, 13 (0.0%) were Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, 30,011 (41.6%) were some other race alone, and 13,023 (18.0%) were two or more races

Baldwin Park focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Baldwin Park’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Wellness Living, Journey Fitness, and YMCA. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Baldwin Park, such as the Santa Fe Dam Loop Trail and the Hillside Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.
 

Top Sites in Baldwin Park, CA are the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Barnes Park, and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. 

Population: 69,455 (2022). ZIP Code: 91706. Area code: 626. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Area: 6.79 sq mi (17.58 km2).

FAQ

Is Baldwin Park California a nice place to live?

Living in Baldwin Park offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Baldwin Park and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Baldwin Park are above average.

Is Baldwin Park CA expensive to live in?

The median home price in Baldwin Park is $545,000 with a median price per sqft of $471. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Baldwin Park to be 235.2% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Why is it called Baldwin Park, CA?

Baldwin Park began as part of cattle grazing land belonging to the San Gabriel Mission. It eventually became part of the Rancho Azusa de Dalton and the Rancho La Puente properties. By 1906 it changed to Baldwin Park. It was named after Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin. In 1956 Baldwin Park became the 47th incorporated city in the State of California.
 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Wellness Living

Journey Fitness 

YMCA

Santa Fe Dam Loop Trail 

Hillside Trail

Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area

Barnes Park 

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

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