North Long Beach, Long Beach, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North Long Beach, California
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Neighborhood of North Long Beach in Long Beach, California, looking east along the south side of the 91 freeway.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| City |  Long Beach |
North Long Beach, also known as North Town or Northside, is a neighborhood in Long Beach, California. It is a busy area where many working families live. This neighborhood is surrounded by the city limits of Long Beach on its west, north, and east sides.
To the south, a Union Pacific railroad track and the Bixby Knolls neighborhood form its boundary. The northern edge is very close to the Artesia Freeway.
North Long Beach is mostly a residential area, meaning many homes are located here. It also has many shops and businesses. You can find retail stores along major streets like Artesia Boulevard, Long Beach Boulevard, and Cherry Avenue. There are also some industrial businesses, mainly on the eastern side.
Important places in North Long Beach include Houghton Park, the Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, and Jordan High School. The Long Beach Police Department has a station at Scherer Park.
Who Lives in North Long Beach?
In 2021, over 93,000 people lived in North Long Beach. This is about one-fifth of the entire population of Long Beach! Most people living here are of Hispanic background. Many residents also have Mexican ancestry.
Schools in the Neighborhood
North Long Beach is part of the Long Beach Unified School District. This district includes many schools for students of all ages.
Here are some of the schools in North Long Beach:
- Jordan High School (Main Campus)
- Jordan High School Plus
- Charles Lindbergh Middle School
- Alexander Hamilton Middle School
- Colin Powell School (K-8)
- Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School
- Bret Harte Elementary School
- McKinley Elementary School
- Starr King Elementary School
- Perry Lindsey Middle School
- Dooley Elementary School
- Jane Addams Elementary School
Fun Events and Festivals
North Long Beach hosts some exciting events throughout the year. These events bring the community together for fun and celebration.
- Long Beach Veterans Day Parade (November)
- Uptown Jazz Festival
