Mira Loma, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mira Loma
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Neighborhood of Jurupa Valley
Former census-designated place |
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Location in Riverside County and the state of California
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 Mira Loma, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Riverside |
| Incorporated into Jurupa Valley | July 1, 2011 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.149 sq mi (21.107 km2) |
| • Land | 7.997 sq mi (20.712 km2) |
| • Water | 0.152 sq mi (0.395 km2) 1.87% |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,930 |
| • Density | 2,691.1/sq mi (1,038.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
91752
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| Area code(s) | 951 |
| FIPS code | 06-47976 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1656568 |
Mira Loma means "Look Hill" in Spanish. It is now a neighborhood within the city of Jurupa Valley. Before Jurupa Valley became a city, Mira Loma was known as a census-designated place (CDP).
In 2010, about 21,930 people lived in Mira Loma. This was more than the 17,617 people counted in 2000.
Before 1930, Mira Loma was called Wineville. The name was changed that year to help the community move past some negative events that had happened there, which were known as the Wineville Chicken Coop murders.
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Changes Over Time
Becoming Part of New Cities
In 2010, some areas that were part of Mira Loma became part of a new city called Eastvale.
Later, on July 1, 2011, other parts of Mira Loma joined the newly formed city of Jurupa Valley. This means Mira Loma is now officially a neighborhood within Jurupa Valley.
Where is Mira Loma?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the area of Mira Loma is about 8.1 square miles (21.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A Look at History
Early Days and Name Change
The land where Mira Loma is located was originally part of a large area called Rancho Jurupa. This land was given by the Mexican government to a person named Juan Bandini in 1838.
Mira Loma was first known as Wineville. It is located in what is now called the "Jurupa" area of Riverside County. The Santa Ana River separates it from the city of Riverside to the south. To the north and west, it borders the Ontario and Fontana areas in San Bernardino County. To the east, it borders Pedley and Glen Avon.
The community officially changed its name from Wineville to Mira Loma on November 1, 1930. This change happened because of the negative attention from the Wineville Chicken Coop murders. The people wanted a new name to represent a new beginning.
Joining the City of Jurupa Valley
On March 8, 2011, the people living in Mira Loma and nearby communities voted on something called Measure A. Most people, about 54%, voted "YES." This vote meant that Mira Loma, along with Pedley, Rubidoux, Glen Avon, and Sunnyslope, would all become part of a new city.
This new city was named Jurupa Valley. The official date when Jurupa Valley became a city was July 1, 2011.
Who Lives in Mira Loma?
Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Mira Loma was 21,930 people. Most of these people, about 99.8%, lived in homes with their families or housemates.
The people living in Mira Loma come from many different backgrounds. About 57.4% of the population was White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. A large part of the population, about 67.7%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 5,277 households in Mira Loma. Many of these households, about 53%, had children under the age of 18 living in them. The average size of a household was about 4.15 people.
The median age of people in Mira Loma was 30.4 years old. This means half the population was younger than 30.4 and half was older. About 30.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Mira Loma had a population of 17,617 people. There were 4,556 households.
The community was also very diverse in 2000. About 62.7% of the people were White, and about 62.1% identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household size was 3.84 people. About 47.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The median age was 30 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Mira Loma para niños
