Baldwin Park, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Baldwin Park, California
City
Baldwin Park City Hall, Metro Village, Metrolink station complex
Seal
Motto(s):  The Hub of the San Gabriel Valley
Country	United States
State	California
County	Los Angeles
Incorporated	January 25, 1956
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	6.79 sq mi (17.58 km2)
• Land	6.63 sq mi (17.18 km2)
• Water	0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)  2.28%
Elevation	374 ft (114 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	72,176
• Density	10,882.99/sq mi (4,201.91/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Code	91706
Area code(s)	626
FIPS code	06-03666
GNIS feature IDs	1652669, 2409777

Baldwin Park is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is located in the central San Gabriel Valley region. In 2020, about 72,176 people lived there. The city's motto is "The Hub of the San Gabriel Valley."

History of Baldwin Park

Early Days and Name Change

Baldwin Park started as land for cattle. It was part of large properties called Rancho Azusa de Dalton and Rancho La Puente. In 1860, the area was known as Vineland. Later, in 1906, its name changed to Baldwin Park. It was named after Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, a famous person from that time. Baldwin Park officially became a city on January 25, 1956. It was the 47th city to be incorporated in California.

School History

The first school in Baldwin Park was built in 1884. It was a simple building with two rows of seats. Mr. Frazier was the first teacher. In 1888, the Vineland School District was created. A new school was built in 1890. This building later became a private Japanese school. It burned down in 1936. Today, the Baldwin Park Unified School District covers the entire city. There are 23 schools in the district.

Local Life and Fun Facts

In the 1950s, there was a large turkey farm called Vias Turkey Ranch nearby. It was known for its many different birds and deer. When the land became more valuable, the ranch moved away. People also enjoyed riding horses by the San Gabriel River.

Baldwin Park is famous for being the home of the very first In-N-Out burger stand. It opened on October 22, 1948. This was the first drive-thru restaurant in California. The original building was replaced in 2004. Today, In-N-Out has a training center and company store in Baldwin Park. Their first meatpacking plant is also located there.

In 2005, there were some protests about art at the Baldwin Park train station. The art, called Danzas Indigenas, was made by artist Judy Baca. Some people were upset about a sentence engraved on the monument. The artist explained that the sentence was a quote from an Anglo white resident in the 1950s. It was about changes in the area after World War II.

Geography and Climate

Baldwin Park covers about 6.8 square miles (17.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Weather in Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park has mild winters and warm to hot summers. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 118°F (48°C). The coldest temperature was 21°F (-6°C).

Population and People

How Many People Live Here?

Baldwin Park has seen its population grow over the years.

In 2020, the city had 72,176 residents. This means there were about 10,883 people living in each square mile.

Who Lives in Baldwin Park?

Baldwin Park is a very diverse city. In 2020, the population included:

• About 20.5% Asian people.
• About 15.7% White people.
• About 2.0% American Indian and Alaska Native people.
• About 1.0% Black or African American people.
• A small number of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander people.
• Many people identified as Some Other Race or as having two or more races.

A large part of the population, about 74.4%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. This group includes people of any race who have roots in Spanish-speaking countries.

Homes and Families

In 2020, there were over 18,000 homes in Baldwin Park. Most of these homes were occupied. About 58% of occupied homes were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented. The average household size was about 4.36 people.

In 2010, about 30% of the people in Baldwin Park were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 30.5 years. The median household income in 2010 was around $51,153. This means half of the households earned more, and half earned less.

Economy and Jobs

Major Employers in the City

Baldwin Park has several important employers that provide many jobs for its residents. Here are some of the top employers as of 2014:

Famous People from Baldwin Park

Baldwin Park has been home to several notable people, including:

• Sutan Amrull (born 1974), a talented make-up artist and drag performer.
• Bernardo Flores (born 1995), a pitcher for the Diablos Rojos del México baseball team.
• Darren Hall (born 2000), a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals football team.
• Mike Munoz (born 1965), a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies baseball teams.

See also

In Spanish: Baldwin Park (California) para niños