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East Los Angeles, CA

East Los Angeles or East L.A., often referred to by locals as "East Los", is an unincorporated area in Los Angeles County, California, United States. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau regards East Los Angeles as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 118,786, a drop of 6.1% from 2010, when the population was 126,496.

The concentration of Hispanic/Latino Americans is 95.16 percent, the highest of any city or census-designated place in the United States outside of Puerto Rico.

East L.A. is located immediately east of the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles, south of the El Sereno district of Los Angeles, north of the city of Commerce, and west of the cities of Monterey Park and Montebello.

The unincorporated area known as City Terrace occupies the northern part of the CDP. The Census Bureau's definition of the area may not precisely correspond to the local understanding of the community.

Historically, when it was founded in 1873, the neighborhood northeast of downtown known today as Lincoln Heights was originally named East Los Angeles, but in 1917 residents voted to change the name to its present name. Today it is considered part of L.A.'s Eastside, the geographic region east of the Los Angeles River that includes three neighborhoods within the city of Los Angeles (Boyle Heights, El Sereno, and Lincoln Heights) and the unincorporated community in Los Angeles County known today as "East Los Angeles". Lincoln Heights is 4 miles (6 km) northwest of present-day East Los Angeles. When Lincoln Heights, the first east-side subdivision created in 1873, changed its name in 1917, Belvedere (Belvedere Gardens and Belvedere Heights) and surrounding unincorporated county areas were given the moniker of East Los Angeles. By the 1930s, most maps had started to label the Belvedere area as "East Los Angeles".

The cornerstone of the first building of Occidental College was laid in September 1887 on Rowan Street. In 1896, the building was destroyed by fire. 

East Los Angeles focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the East Los Angeles’ Recreation and Community Services Department offers. 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 Planet Fitness and WEINGART EAST LOS ANGELES YMCA. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around East Los Angeles, such as the Edison Trail Park and the Elysian Park Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top Sites in East Los Angeles, CA are the Vincent Price Art Museum, City Terrace Park, and Belvedere Community Regional Park.

Population: 120,504 (2020). Area code: 213. Zip Code: 90022. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Area: 7.46 sq mi (19.31 km2).

FAQs

What is the famous street in East Los Angeles, CA?

Whittier Boulevard may be on the Southern end of East Los Angeles, but it is considered by many to be the heart of the community. It is filled with street vendors selling hot dogs, fruits, garments, and Mexican food. Taco trucks appear frequently on Whittier Boulevard.

Is East Los Angeles, CA a nice place to live?

Living in East Los Angeles offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In East Los Angeles there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in East Los Angeles and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in East Los Angeles are above average.

What is the poverty rate in East Los Angeles, CA?

In 2022, the median household income of East Los Angeles households was $64,119. East Los Angeles households made slightly more than Ferndale households ($64,028) and Nord households ($63,875). However, 14.7% of East Los Angeles families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

County of Los Angeles

City of Los Angeles

East Los Angeles’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

345 Fit 

WEINGART EAST LOS ANGELES YMCA

Edison Trail Park 

Elysian Park Trail

Vincent Price Art Museum

City Terrace Park

Belvedere Community Regional Park

Csulauniversitytimes

Niche

California Demographics

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