East La Mirada is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 9,538 at the 2000 census.

Geography

East La Mirada is located at (33.924403, -117.988975).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,538 people, 3,321 households, and 2,480 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,317.7/km² (8,559.0/mi²). There were 3,382 housing units at an average density of 1,176.4/km² (3,034.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.29% White, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.77% Native American, 3.65% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 13.48% from other races, and 4.89% from two or more races. 38.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,321 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,440, and the median income for a family was $59,063. Males had a median income of $46,395 versus $31,670 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,613. About 4.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

In the state legislature East La Mirada is located in the 30th Senate District, represented by Democrat Ronald S. Calderon, and in the 58th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Charles M. Calderon. Federally, East La Mirada is located in California's 39th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +13 and is represented by Democrat Linda Sánchez.

External links

• La Mirada Links - Your La Mirada Source Online