Las Flores, California facts for kids
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Las Flores, California
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Entrance sign for Las Flores along Oso Parkway
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Location of Las Flores in Orange County, California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.028 sq mi (5.254 km2) |
| • Land | 2.028 sq mi (5.254 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,995 |
| • Density | 2,956.1/sq mi (1,141.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
92688
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| Area code | 949 |
| FIPS code | 06-40526 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1853398, 2408577 |
Las Flores is a small community in Orange County, California. Its name means "The Flowers" in Spanish. It's a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place with a name and a population, but it's not officially a city or town.
Las Flores is right next to the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, California. In 2010, about 5,971 people lived here. This was a bit more than the 5,625 people counted in 2000. Las Flores shares its ZIP Code (92688) with Rancho Santa Margarita.
A fun fact is that the Rancho Santa Margarita dog and skate park is actually located in Las Flores! The community is kept safe by the Orange County Sheriff's Department and the Orange County Fire Authority. Las Flores is part of a historic land area called Rancho Mission Viejo.
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Where is Las Flores Located?
Las Flores is found in the southern part of Orange County, California. It's close to where two main roads, Oso Parkway and Antonio Parkway, meet.
- To the northwest, you'll find the city of Rancho Santa Margarita.
- To the north is another community called Coto de Caza.
- To the south, you'll find Ladera Ranch.
- And to the west is the city of Mission Viejo.
The community covers an area of about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Las Flores?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,625 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,971 | 6.2% | |
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This section shares information about the people who live in Las Flores, based on official counts.
Las Flores Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Las Flores was 5,971 people. Most people in Las Flores lived in family homes.
- About 34% of the people were under 18 years old.
- The average age in Las Flores was about 33 years old.
- Most homes (about 69%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
The average income for a household in Las Flores in 2010 was about $128,301. Only a small number of people (about 3.6%) lived below the poverty line.
Las Flores Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 5,625 people living in Las Flores. There were 1,936 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
- About 32% of the people were under 18 years old.
- The average age was 30 years old.
- The average income for a household was about $89,978.
Las Flores was established in the 1990s. When Rancho Santa Margarita became an official city in 2000, Las Flores was not included in that city.
Schools in Las Flores
The schools in Las Flores are part of the Capistrano Unified School District.
Las Flores is home to:
- Las Flores Elementary School
- Las Flores Middle School
- Tesoro High School
These schools are all connected, making it easy for students to move from elementary to middle school.
See also
In Spanish: Las Flores (condado de Orange) para niños
