Highgrove, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Highgrove
census-designated place
Location in Riverside County and the state of California
Highgrove, California Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	California
County	Riverside
Area
• Total	3.219 sq mi (8.336 km2)
• Land	3.219 sq mi (8.336 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation	951 ft (290 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,166
• Density	2,226.2/sq mi (859.64/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	92507
Area code(s)	951
FIPS code	06-33574
GNIS feature ID	1652721

Highgrove is a special kind of community in Riverside County, California, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a specific area counted by the government for population, but it's also an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's managed by the county.

In 2010, Highgrove had about 3,988 people. By 2020, its population grew to 7,515. This big increase makes it one of the fastest-growing places in Riverside County. The nearby city of Riverside, California might include Highgrove as part of its city in the future.

Highgrove's Past: From Farms to Homes

Highgrove started in 1886. It was first called East Riverside. But in 1897, people decided to change its name to Highgrove. This helped avoid confusion with the city of Riverside.

Early Days and Citrus Farming

For many years, Highgrove was known for its citrus farms. Farmers loved the area because of its fresh winds. These winds helped the citrus trees grow well. Highgrove became a very important place for growing oranges and other citrus fruits. Generations of farmers worked the land here.

In 1947, a landfill was opened in Highgrove. It was first used to burn farm waste. But in the 1960s, people worried about air pollution. So, the burning stopped.

Changes in Farming and Land Use

In 1970, the Highgrove Agricultural Preserve was created. This helped protect the orange groves and support farmers. More types of citrus fruits were grown. They were sent to packing houses in Riverside.

However, farming started to face challenges in the 1980s. New farms in Central California created more competition. Also, the cost of land and water in Highgrove went up. This made farming less profitable. Highgrove was close to downtown Riverside, which made its land valuable for other uses.

By 1990, the farming preserve was not continued. The area was seeing more people, a need for more homes, and more traffic. Citrus trees were slowly removed. By the year 2000, most of the citrus groves were gone.

Modern Development and Growth

The Highgrove landfill closed for good in 1998. It had been open for 51 years. Today, new homes are being built near where the farms used to be. The citrus industry has mostly disappeared.

A large housing project called Spring Mountain Ranch started in 2007. It was delayed by a financial crisis. But in 2014, construction began again. Other home builders are also building new communities in Highgrove.

Today, Highgrove is changing a lot. Over 2,500 new single-family homes and 846 new townhomes are planned. These new homes are being built where the old farms once stood. There are also plans for a new school. These new homes are popular because they are close to the University of California, Riverside campus and downtown Riverside.

Highgrove's Location and Landscape

Highgrove is located at 34°00′55″N 117°19′51″W / 34.015253°N 117.330926°W / 34.015253; -117.330926. It sits between the cities of Riverside and Grand Terrace.

Where is Highgrove?

You can find Highgrove east of Interstate 215. Some parts are also west of this highway. It is west of Reche Canyon Road and north of the University of California, Riverside campus.

The area of Highgrove is about 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The elevation of Highgrove is about 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level.

High and Low Points

The highest point in Highgrove where homes are built is about 1,400 feet high. This is at the corner of Country Mile Lane and Muir Lane. It tends to be a bit cooler here than in lower areas. This spot offers great views of San Bernardino County and Mt. San Antonio on clear days.

The lowest point in Highgrove is about 848 feet high. This is at the corner of Cannes Avenue and La Ciotat Way. This area borders the Northside neighborhood of Riverside.

Highgrove's Population Over Time

Population in 2020

According to the 2020 census, Highgrove had a population of 7,515 people. This was a big increase of 88.4% from the 2010 census.

Population in 2010

In the 2010 census, Highgrove had 3,988 people. About 52.8% of the people were White. About 4.1% were African American, and 2.8% were Asian. Many people, about 65.3%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Most people, about 99.8%, lived in homes with families or roommates. There were 1,136 households in total. About 48.7% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.51 people.

The median age of people in Highgrove was 30.2 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30.2 and half were older. About 31.2% of the population was under 18 years old.

Population in 2000

The 2000 census showed that Highgrove had 3,445 people. The racial makeup was similar to 2010. About 54.0% were White, and 4.3% were African American. About 56.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

There were 1,026 households. About 48.9% of these homes had children under 18. The average household size was 3.4 people. The median age was 27 years old.

See also

In Spanish: Highgrove (California) para niños