Quartz Hill, California facts for kids
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Quartz Hill, California
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Location of Quartz Hill in Los Angeles County, California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.763 sq mi (9.745 km2) |
| • Land | 3.762 sq mi (9.743 km2) |
| • Water | 0.001 sq mi (0.002 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,447 |
| • Density | 3,042.0/sq mi (1,174.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
93536, 93551, 93586
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| Area code | 661 |
| FIPS code | 06-59052 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1661271, 2409114 |
Quartz Hill is a community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city.
In 2010, about 10,912 people lived here. This was more than the 9,890 people who lived there in 2000. Quartz Hill also shares its name with parts of nearby cities like Palmdale and Lancaster. Long ago, Quartz Hill even had its own airport!
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Exploring Quartz Hill's Location
Quartz Hill is found at these coordinates: 34°39′8″N 118°13′14″W / 34.65222°N 118.22056°W. It covers an area of about 3.7 square miles (9.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Quartz Hill's Weather
The weather in Quartz Hill is often hot and dry during the summer. Temperatures can go above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). This type of weather is known as a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate."
People of Quartz Hill
The number of people living in Quartz Hill has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| 1960 | 3,325 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,935 | 48.4% | |
| 1980 | 7,421 | 50.4% | |
| 1990 | 9,626 | 29.7% | |
| 2000 | 9,890 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 10,912 | 10.3% | |
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Life in Quartz Hill in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States Census counted 10,912 people in Quartz Hill. Most people, about 99.8%, lived in homes with their families or roommates.
There were 3,712 households in total. Many of these households, about 41%, had kids under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.93 people.
The people in Quartz Hill were of different ages. About 26.7% were under 18 years old. About 10.1% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36.6 years.
Most homes, about 69.6%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
Life in Quartz Hill in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 9,890 people living in Quartz Hill. There were 3,450 households. About 41.5% of these homes had children under 18.
The population was spread out by age. About 30.5% were under 18. About 9.5% were 65 or older. The average age was 35 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Quartz Hill was about $49,098.
Community Life in Quartz Hill
Quartz Hill is located in the High Desert area of California, north of Los Angeles. Years ago, in the 1970s, Quartz Hill was mostly a farming area. People grew almonds and alfalfa, and raised turkeys.
Over time, farming became harder because of plant diseases and water being sent to Los Angeles. So, many people started working at nearby aerospace companies like Lockheed Martin.
Even though there are fewer farms now, Quartz Hill still celebrates its farming past. Every year, they have an "Almond Blossom Festival."
Schools in Quartz Hill
Quartz Hill has several schools for students of all ages. These include:
- Quartz Hill Elementary School
- Sundown Elementary School
- Joe Walker Middle School (some students go to Del Sur Elementary School)
- Quartz Hill High School
See also
In Spanish: Quartz Hill para niños
