Lynwood, California
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| Coordinates: 33°55′29″N 118°12′7″W / 33.92472°N 118.20194°W | |||
| Country | United States | ||
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| State | California | ||
| County | Los Angeles | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Maria Teresa Santillan. | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 4.8 sq mi (12.6 km2) | ||
| - Land | 4.8 sq mi (12.6 km2) | ||
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 72,984 | ||
| - Density | 14,389.2/sq mi (5,555.7/km2) | ||
| - Metro Density | 15,205/sq mi (5,792/km2) | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) | ||
| ZIP code | 90262 | ||
| Area code(s) | 310 | ||
| FIPS code | 06-44574 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1660965 | ||
| Website | http://www.lynwood.ca.us// | ||
Lynwood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 69,845. Lynwood is located near South Gate and Compton in the southern portion of the Los Angeles Basin.
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[edit] Geography
Lynwood is located at 33°55′29″N 118°12′7″W / 33.92472°N 118.20194°W (33.924642, -118.201862)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.6 km² (4.8 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2007, there were 72,984 people, 14,770 households, and 12,941 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,560.3/km² (15,022.2/mi²). There were 14,987 housing units at an average density of 1,193.1/km² (3,087.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 38.42% White, 10.20% African American, 1.32% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.39% Pacific Islander, 49.04% from other races, and 4.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 86.36% of the population (meaning 13.64% are non-Hispanic).
Lynwood went through five phases of demographic change in the 20th century. First, a colonial settlement. Second, a farming small town. Third, a mostly working-class white suburb from 1940 to 1970. Fourth, a majority African-American city between 1970 and 1990, and today, a predominantly Latino community after a wave of immigration took place.
There were 14,770 households out of which 41.38% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.17% were married couples living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.1% were non-families. 7.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.8 and the average family size was 4.8.
In the city the population was spread out with 41.38% under the age of 18, 7.01% from 18 to 24, 31.04% from 25 to 44, 15.96% from 45 to 64, and 4.61% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,886, and the median income for a family was $40,886. Males had a median income of $23,241 versus $19,149 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,640. About 21.0% of families and 23.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government and infrastructure
Fire protection in Lynwood is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The LACFD operates Station #147 at 3161 East Imperial Highway and Station #148 at 4262 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, both in Lynwood, as a part of Battalion 13.[3]
In the state legislature Lynwood is located in the 27th Senate District, represented by Democrat Alan Lowenthal, and in the 50th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Hector De La Torre. Federally, Lynwood is located in California's 39th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +13[4] and is represented by Democrat Linda Sánchez.
On March 20, 2006, former mayor Paul H. Richards II was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison after being convicted in 2005 on numerous corruption charges that centered on his funneling of $6 million in city business - including exorbitant no-bid contracts - to a "consulting company" controlled by him and his family. Richards had served on the City Council from 1986 until he was recalled by voters in 2003; during that time he served seven terms as mayor. [5]
The United States Postal Service operates the Lynwood Post Office at 11200 Long Beach Boulevard and the East Lynwood Post Office at 11634 Atlantic Avenue.[6][7]
[edit] Notable natives / residents of Lynwood
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- "Weird Al" Yankovic, parody musician;[8] named his album Straight Outta Lynwood in honor of his hometown
- Joe R. Campa Jr., the 11th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
- B-Real, Cypress Hill M.C.
- Chuck Prince, CEO of Citigroup.
- Kevin Costner, actor
- Rick Adelman, basketball player; current coach of the Houston Rockets
- Julio G, famous west coast DJ
- Pete Rozelle, former NFL commissioner
- Vader, professional wrestler
- Jesse G. James, CEO of West Coast Choppers and host of The Show "Monster Garage"
- Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers wide receiver
- Ed Parker, television director KCBS-TV & KCAL-TV
- Jim Ladd, Radio Disc Jockey-KLOS 95.5F FM
- Marion "Suge" Knight, co-founder of Death Row Records
- Venus Williams, Tennis player
- Robert Van't Hof, former tennis player
- "Sugar" Shane Mosley, champion professional boxer
- Jeff Tedford, University of California, Berkeley football coach
- Loretta Sanchez, member of United States House of Representatives
[edit] Education
Most of Lynwood is served by the Lynwood Unified School District.[9] From 1939-1993, Lynwood Adventist Academy (www.lynwoodacademy.com) was located at 11011 Harris Ave. It was taken by eminent domain to make way for the new Lynwood High School campus.
- Lynwood High School (Imperial HWY.)
- Vista High School (Wright Rd.)
- Path Way High School (Bullis Rd.)
- Firebaugh High School (Martin Luther King jr. Blvd.
- Lynwood Middle School [the old High School](Bullis Road.)
- Hosler Middle School (Spruce Ave.)
- Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (Abbott Rd.)
- Lugo Elementary School (Pendleton Ave.)
- J.P. Abbott Elementary School (Clark ave.)
- Will Rogers Elementary School (Duncan Ave.)
- Lincoln Elementary School (State St)
- Woodrow Wilson Elementary School (School St)
- Linbergh Elementary
- Roosevelt Elementary
- Rosa Parks Elementary
- Washington Elementary
- Lynwood Community Adult School (Day Campus - Atlantic Avenue)
[edit] Public libraries
County of Los Angeles Public Library operates the Lynwood Library at 11320 Bullis Road.[10]
[edit] Sister Cities
Lynwood has three sister cities [1]:
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Hometown Fire Stations." Los Angeles County Fire Department. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
- ^ "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". Campaign Legal Center Blog. http://www.clcblog.org/blog_item-85.html. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ "FORMER MAYOR OF LYNWOOD SENTENCED TO NEARLY 16 YEARS IN PRISON FOR CONVICTION ON FEDERAL CORRUPTION CHARGES". Campaign Legal Center Blog. http://losangeles.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel06/la032006usa.htm. Retrieved on 2008-07-19.
- ^ "Post Office™ Location - LYNWOOD." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
- ^ "Post Office™ Location - EAST LYNWOOD." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
- ^ ""Weird Al" Yankovic: Frequently Asked Questions". http://www.weirdal.com/faq.htm. Retrieved on 2009-01-09.
- ^ Official website, Lynwood Unified School District
- ^ "Lynwood Library." County of Los Angeles Public Library. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.
[edit] External links
- Lynwood, California is at coordinates 33°55′29″N 118°12′07″W / 33.924642°N 118.201862°WCoordinates: 33°55′29″N 118°12′07″W / 33.924642°N 118.201862°W
