Cypress, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cypress, California
City
Cypress City Council Chamber, originally designed by William L. Pereira and Associates
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Location of Cypress in Orange County, California
Cypress, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	Orange
Incorporated	July 24, 1956
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	6.62 sq mi (17.15 km2)
• Land	6.61 sq mi (17.13 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)  0.14%
Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	50,151
• Density	7,583.70/sq mi (2,927.99/km2)
Time zone	UTC−8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP code	90630
Area codes	562, 657/714
FIPS code	06-17750
GNIS feature IDs	1652696, 2410282

Cypress is a city in northwestern Orange County, located in Southern California. In 2020, about 50,151 people lived there.

Discovering Cypress's Past

Cypress was first called "Waterville" because it had many natural artesian wells. These wells brought water up from underground.

From Dairy City to Cypress

In 1956, the city was officially named "Dairy City." Local dairy farmers chose this name to protect their farms from new buildings. Other nearby cities like Cerritos and La Palma also started as dairy towns.

After World War II, the land became too valuable for farming. So, during the 1960s, dairy farms slowly sold their land to builders. By the 1970s, there were no dairies left in Cypress. Many farmers moved their businesses to Chino.

In 1957, people living in Dairy City voted to change its name to "Cypress." This name came from Cypress Elementary School, which was built in 1895. The school got its name from the Cypress trees planted there. These trees helped protect the school from strong seasonal winds called Santa Ana winds.

Cypress Community Festival

Since 1981, Cypress has celebrated its birthday with an annual event called the Cypress Community Festival. This festival might be the biggest one-day event of its kind in Orange County, California. It happens every year on the fourth Saturday in July at Oak Knoll Park.

Where is Cypress Located?

Cypress is a city in Orange County, California. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 17.1 square kilometers (6.6 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Who Lives in Cypress?

Cypress is home to many different people. The city's population has grown a lot over the years.

Population in 2023

In 2023, it was estimated that about 49,243 people lived in Cypress. The city has a mix of different cultures. About 37.1% of the people are Asian American. Around 33.5% are White, not Hispanic or Latino. About 20.4% are Hispanic or Latino. Also, 10.6% identify as two or more races, and 3.4% are Black or African American. Many residents, about 29.9%, were born in other countries.

Population in 2010

According to the 2010 census, Cypress had 47,802 residents. Most people lived in homes, with only a small number in group living situations.

There were 15,654 households in Cypress. Many of these, about 41.4%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.35 people.

The median age in Cypress was 39.9 years. This means half the people were younger than 39.9, and half were older.

Most homes, about 70%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented. The median household income in 2010 was $80,440. This means half the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 6.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.

What Drives the Economy in Cypress?

Cypress is home to several important businesses and places. Real Mex Restaurants, a company that owns many restaurants, has its main office here. The Los Alamitos Race Course, a horse racing track, is also located in Cypress. Even though it's called "Los Alamitos," it's actually within Cypress city limits.

Major Employers in Cypress

Here are some of the top employers in Cypress as of 2018:

Learning in Cypress

Schools in Cypress are part of different school districts. Most are in the Anaheim Union High School District and the Cypress Elementary School District. Some students might attend schools in the Savanna Elementary School District, Garden Grove Unified School District, or Los Alamitos Unified School District.

Public Schools in Cypress

• Cypress High School
• Lexington Junior High
• Oxford Academy
• Christine P. Swain Elementary
• Margaret Landell Elementary
• A.E. Arnold Elementary
• Juliet Morris Elementary
• Frank Vessels Elementary
• Robert C. Cawthon Elementary
• Clara J. King Elementary
• Steve Luther Elementary

Private Schools in Cypress

• St Irenaeus Parish School

Higher Education

Cypress College, a community college, is also located in the city.

Famous People from Cypress

Many well-known individuals have connections to Cypress:

• Shannel - a drag queen
• John Stamos - an actor and musician
• Brian Tochi - an actor
• Matthew Morrison - an entertainer
• Tiger Woods - a professional golfer
• Adrian Young - drummer for the rock band No Doubt
• Jerry Quarry - a professional boxer
• Troy O'Leary - a Major League Baseball player
• David Fletcher - a Major League Baseball player
• Dominic Fletcher - a Major League Baseball player
• Scott Aukerman - a comedian and broadcaster
• Jamil Douglas - a National Football League player

See also

In Spanish: Cypress (California) para niños