Chesterfield Square, Los Angeles facts for kids
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Chesterfield Square
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Chesterfield Square city signage located at the intersection of Van Ness Avenue & Slauson Avenue.
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 Chesterfield Square
Location in Los Angeles
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Zip Code |
90043
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| Area code(s) | 323 |
Chesterfield Square is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. It covers about 0.63 square miles. You can find it in the South Los Angeles area.
The neighborhood is home to Chesterfield Square Park. It also has the Van Ness Recreation Center.
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History of Chesterfield Square
Homes in Chesterfield Square were first sold in the 1910s and 1920s. Back then, people could reach the area by taking the 54th Street streetcar line.
In March 2002, famous basketball player Magic Johnson opened a Starbucks coffee shop here. Keyshawn Johnson, a well-known football player, was also at the grand opening.
Today, Chesterfield Square has a mix of buildings. You'll see shops, factories, and homes. Many of the houses are classic bungalow style.
Geography of Chesterfield Square
The city council officially named Chesterfield Square in October 2001. This helped define its exact location.
Chesterfield Square has clear borders. To the north is Martin Luther King Boulevard. Normandie Avenue is on the east side. South Van Ness Boulevard forms the western border.
The southern border is a bit more complex. It runs along Hyde Park Boulevard to Wilton Place. Then it goes from Wilton Place to Slauson Avenue. Finally, it follows Slauson Avenue to Normandie Avenue.
Signs were put up to mark the neighborhood. You can find them at several intersections. These include Normandie Avenue and 40th Place, and Van Ness Avenue and Slauson Avenue.
In 2008, a special sign project was approved. The Chesterfield Square median sign is on Arlington Avenue. It's located on the south side of 54th Street.
People and Population in Chesterfield Square
In 2000, about 6,062 people lived in Chesterfield Square. This means there were about 9,571 people per square mile. This is similar to the average for Los Angeles city and county.
The average age of people living here was 31. This is also about average for the city and county. However, there were many young people. The number of residents aged 10 or younger, or 11 to 18, was very high.
Many families in Chesterfield Square were headed by a single parent. About 29.8% of families were like this. This was one of the highest rates in Los Angeles.
Most people in the neighborhood were African Americans, making up 58.6% of the population. Latinos made up 36.9%. Other groups included White people (1.5%) and Asian people (0.8%).
About 23.4% of residents were born outside the United States. Most of these people came from Mexico and El Salvador. This percentage was lower than the average for Los Angeles as a whole.
The average household income in 2008 was $37,737. This was considered low compared to the city and county averages. Many households earned $20,000 or less.
About half of the homes were rented (49.4%). The other half were owned by the people living in them.
Only 6% of adults aged 25 and older had a four-year college degree. This was a low percentage for both the city and the county.
Education in Chesterfield Square
Chesterfield Square has one public school within its borders.
- Barack Obama Global Preparatory Charter Academy, part of the LAUSD school district. It is located at 1708 West 46th Street.
Recreation and Parks in Chesterfield Square
Chesterfield Square has a nice park for everyone to enjoy.
- Chesterfield Square Park is at 1950 West 54th Street. It has a fun play area for children. There are also picnic tables where families can eat and relax.
Notable People from Chesterfield Square
- Earl C. Gay was a former member of the Los Angeles City Council. He lived at 5832 S. Van Ness Avenue.
