La Habra, California facts for kids
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La Habra, California
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Bridge over Idaho Street
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| Motto(s):
"A Caring Community"
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Location of La Habra in Orange County, California
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 La Habra, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | California | ||||
| County | Orange | ||||
| Incorporated | January 20, 1925 | ||||
| Named for | Rancho La Habra | ||||
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| • Type | Council-Manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 7.56 sq mi (19.58 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 7.55 sq mi (19.57 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.08% | ||||
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 63,097 | ||||
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(2019)
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60,513 | ||||
| • Density | 8,010.72/sq mi (3,222.52/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) | ||||
| ZIP Codes |
90631–90633
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| Area code | 562 | ||||
| FIPS code | 06-39290 | ||||
| GNIS feature IDs | 1652735, 2411571 | ||||
La Habra is a city located in the northwestern part of Orange County, California, United States. The name "La Habra" comes from an old Spanish phrase meaning "The Opening" or "The Pass Through the Hills." In the 2010 census, about 60,239 people lived in the city.
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History of La Habra
How La Habra Got Its Name
The name "La Habra" refers to a natural pass through the Puente Hills to the north. Spanish explorers found and used this pass for the first time on July 30, 1769.
In 1839, when this area was part of Alta California, large groups of cattle and horses grazed here. Mariano Reyes Roldan was given about 6,698 acres of land that year. He named his land Rancho Cañada de La Habra. Later, in the 1860s, Abel Stearns bought Rancho La Habra.
Important Moments in La Habra's Past
La Habra was officially started in 1896. The first post office opened in 1898 inside Coy's Store. This store was located at Central (now La Habra Boulevard) and Euclid Street.
The city became an official city on January 20, 1925. At that time, about 3,000 people lived there. The police department started in 1926 with a chief, a traffic officer, and a patrolman. By 1928, La Habra was famous as the biggest avocado growing area in Southern California.
In 1930, the first fire department building was built. The original City Hall followed in 1935. By 1950, the number of people living in La Habra grew to almost 5,000. The city's main government area, called the Civic Center, grew over time. The County Library was built in 1966, and the current city administration building opened in 1969.
For over 70 years, La Habra was known for the 'Hass' avocado. The original 'Hass' avocado mother tree was planted by Rudolph Hass in the 1920s, just south of La Habra Heights. The fruit from this tree became one of the most popular avocados around the world. Sadly, the 'Hass' mother tree died in 2002.
The La Habra Stakes is a horse race held since 1973 at the Santa Anita Park race track. It is named after La Habra.
The city works with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for fire protection and emergency medical services. The La Habra Police Department provides law enforcement for the city.
In the 1970s, a shopping center and post office were built. This area used to be a lake with an island where a rancher kept monkeys.
Geography
La Habra covers a total area of about 7.4 square miles (19.2 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area is covered by water.
The city is surrounded by other cities and areas. To the north is La Habra Heights. To the east is Brea. To the south and southeast is Fullerton. On the west and southwest, you'll find La Mirada. East Whittier is to the west, and Whittier is to the northwest. There's also a small part of Los Angeles County that is not part of any city to the northeast.
Climate
La Habra has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,273 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,499 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,961 | 98.5% | |
| 1960 | 25,136 | 406.7% | |
| 1970 | 41,350 | 64.5% | |
| 1980 | 45,232 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 51,266 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 58,974 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 60,239 | 2.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 60,513 | 0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, La Habra had a population of 60,239 people. This means there were about 8,167 people living per square mile.
Most people (99.4%) lived in homes. The census also looked at the different backgrounds of people. About 58.3% were White, 1.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 9.4% Asian, and 0.2% Pacific Islander. About 25.3% were from other backgrounds, and 4.2% were from two or more backgrounds. A large part of the population, 57.2%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 18,977 households in La Habra. In 41.8% of these homes, there were children under 18. The average household had about 3.16 people. The average family size was 3.58 people.
The ages of people in La Habra varied. About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 or older. The average age in the city was 33.6 years.
More than half of the homes (57.7%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
Population in 2000
In the 2000 census, La Habra had 58,974 people. The population density was about 8,046 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city was about 41.4% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 6.0% Asian, and 2.4% from other races. About 4.7% were from two or more races. About 49.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, the average income for a household in La Habra was $47,652. The average income for a family was $51,971.
Economy
Top Employers in La Habra
Here are the companies and organizations that employ the most people in La Habra, based on a 2023 report:
| # | Employer | # of employees |
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| 1 | CVS Pharmacy | 828 |
| 2 | Wal-Mart | 735 |
| 3 | Wolverine Fence Co., Inc | 500 |
| 4 | City of La Habra | 358 |
| 5 | Costco | 348 |
| 6 | Target | 262 |
| 7 | Advance Fire Protection Co Inc | 249 |
| 8 | Amazon Fresh | 226 |
| 9 | Northgate Market | 186 |
| 10 | The Kroger Co./La Habra Bakery | 185 |
Education
Most students in La Habra attend schools in the La Habra City School District for elementary and middle school. For high school, students usually go to schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. However, some parts of La Habra are served by other school districts that are closer to those homes.
Public Schools
- La Habra City School District
- Brea Olinda Unified School District
- Fullerton School District
- Lowell Joint School District
- Fullerton Joint Union High School District
- Sonora High School
- La Habra High School
Private Schools
- Whittier Christian High School
Transportation
La Habra does not have any major freeways running through it. However, three California state highways serve the city. These are SR 39 (also known as Whittier and Beach Boulevards), SR 90 (Imperial Highway), and SR 72 (Whittier Boulevard).
The four main roads in La Habra are Whittier Boulevard, Beach Boulevard, Imperial Highway, and Harbor Boulevard. Other important local roads that run north-south include Idaho Street, Euclid Street, and Palm Street. La Habra Boulevard and Lambert Road are important local roads that run west-east.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to La Habra:
- Rusty Anderson - a guitarist, singer, and music producer, was born and grew up in La Habra.
- Librado Andrade - a Mexican boxer, was raised in La Habra.
- Brent Boyd - a football player for UCLA and the Minnesota Vikings, is known for his work on concussion awareness.
- Boyd Coddington - a famous builder of custom hot rods.
- Cathy Cooper - a stylist, artist, and model.
- Jack Cooper - a composer and musician.
- Jeanette Dimech - a Spanish singer.
- Jesse Sandoval Flores - a Major League Baseball pitcher.
- The Funeral Pyre - a metal band.
- Greg Gaines - an NFL player who won the Super Bowl with the LA Rams.
- Natalie Golda - an Olympic water polo player.
- Jennifer Hanson - a country music singer.
- Ronnie Hillman - an NFL running back.
- William Hodgman - a lawyer and prosecutor.
- Daniel Hoffman - a musician and film producer.
- Mark Kostabi - a modern artist and composer.
- John N. Lotz - an Air National Guard brigadier general.
- Ann Meyers - an Olympic basketball player, who was the first player to join the U.S. National team while still in high school.
- Dave Meyers - a basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Margarita McCoy - an urban planner.
- Alan Newman - a Major League Baseball player.
- Richard Nixon - a former U.S. President, opened a law office in La Habra in 1938.
- Enrique Ornelas - a Mexican boxer.
- Anne Ramsay - an actress.
- Cruz Reynoso - the first Latino Justice on the California Supreme Court.
- Bubby Rossman - a Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Josh Staumont - a Major League Baseball pitcher.
- Diane Wakoski - a poet and essayist.
- Jonwayne - a rapper and producer.
- Zebrahead - a punk rock band.
- Norma Zimmer - an honorary mayor of La Habra in 1975 and a singer on the Lawrence Welk Show.
See also
In Spanish: La Habra para niños
