East Richmond Heights, California facts for kids
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East Richmond Heights
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East Richmond Heights in 1912
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Location in Contra Costa County and the state of California
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 East Richmond Heights, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.580 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.580 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
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| • Total | 3,280 |
| • Density | 5,655/sq mi (2,183/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
94805
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| Area code(s) | 510, 341 |
| FIPS code | 06-21061 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1867019, 2408035 |
East Richmond Heights is a small community in western Contra Costa County, California. It is an "unincorporated community," meaning it's not officially a city. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the government counts its population for statistics. In 2010, about 3,280 people lived here.
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Exploring East Richmond Heights
East Richmond Heights is a quiet place mostly made up of homes. It sits on the northern end of the Berkeley Hills, offering views of the northern part of the San Francisco Bay.
Where is East Richmond Heights Located?
This community is surrounded by other areas. To the south, you'll find El Cerrito. To the west is the Richmond Heights neighborhood of Richmond. To the north and east, it borders Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, a large natural area.
Getting Around East Richmond Heights
A main road called Arlington Boulevard runs through the middle of East Richmond Heights. This road goes north and south, connecting to areas like Berkeley and El Cerrito. Interstate 80, a major highway, is also nearby. You can reach East Richmond Heights from the Solano and McBryde Avenue exits.
The community covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) of land.
Learning in East Richmond Heights
The schools in East Richmond Heights are part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Local Schools
East Richmond Heights is home to Mira Vista Elementary School. This school is part of the local school district. Other schools that have been in the area include Adams Middle School (now closed) and a part of Serra Adult School (now West County Mandarin School). Saint David School is also located here. One of the oldest cooperative elementary schools in the country, Crestmont School, is also found on Arlington Boulevard.
Community Life and Businesses
East Richmond Heights is mainly a residential area, meaning most of the buildings are homes. However, it does have a few small businesses. These include a local market and a laundromat, which serve the community's daily needs.
Population of East Richmond Heights
The number of people living in East Richmond Heights has changed a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,266 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,357 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,280 | −2.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of East Richmond Heights was 3,280 people. This means there were about 5,654 people per square mile. The community is diverse, with people from many different backgrounds. About 60.8% of the residents were White, 12.0% were African American, and 12.4% were Asian. About 14.2% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people (99.9%) lived in homes, not in institutions. There were 1,385 households in total. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 26.3% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.37 people. Most homes (78.8%) were owned by the people living in them.
The population included people of all ages. About 17.8% were under 18 years old, and 16.4% were 65 years or older. The average age was about 46.2 years.
Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 3,357 people living in East Richmond Heights. The population density was about 5,930 people per square mile. The community was also diverse in 2000. About 64.1% of residents were White, 13.9% were Black or African American, and 10.7% were Asian. About 10.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,377 households. About 23.6% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.43 people. The average age of residents was 42 years.
Most people in East Richmond Heights speak English (87.8%). Other languages spoken include Spanish (8.6%), Vietnamese (1.5%), Cantonese (1.4%), and Japanese (0.7%).
See also
In Spanish: East Richmond Heights para niños
