Rossmoor, California facts for kids
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Rossmoor, California
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Location in Orange County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Orange |
| Named for | Ross W. Cortese |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.538 sq mi (3.983 km2) |
| • Land | 1.538 sq mi (3.983 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,625 |
| • Density | 6,908.3/sq mi (2,667.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
90720
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| Area code(s) | 562 |
| FIPS code | 06-63050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661336 |
Rossmoor is a special community in Orange County, California. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's a place the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city.
In 2020, about 10,625 people lived in Rossmoor. This was a bit more than the 10,244 people who lived there in 2010. Rossmoor is surrounded by other towns. To the south, you'll find Leisure World, a community for older adults. Los Alamitos is to the east and north. To the west is Long Beach, across the San Gabriel River.
Rossmoor has two shopping areas. The Rossmoor Village Square is still part of Rossmoor. Another, larger shopping center, now called the Shops at Rossmoor, became part of Seal Beach in 1967.
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History of Rossmoor
Rossmoor was built between 1955 and 1961 by a developer named Ross W. Cortese. He had built other communities before this, like the Lakewood Rancho Estates in Long Beach.
Cortese started planning Rossmoor in 1956. He finished his plans in 1960. He worked with important people like California governor Goodwin Knight. After Rossmoor, Cortese went on to build the first Leisure World communities. These are special communities for retired people.
You can easily spot Rossmoor because of its unique red brick wall. This wall goes around the whole community. It helps show where Rossmoor ends and other cities like Los Alamitos and Seal Beach begin.
Rossmoor has many homes. There are 3,430 single-family houses. It also has one apartment complex and one townhouse complex.
Community Decisions and Services
Rossmoor is not a city on its own. It's managed by Orange County. People have discussed whether Rossmoor should become a city or join a nearby city.
In 2008, the people of Rossmoor voted on becoming their own city. Most residents, about 72%, voted against it. This showed that most people wanted Rossmoor to stay as it is.
Rossmoor has its own services. The Rossmoor Community Services District (CSD) helps manage things like parks and street lights. They take care of Rush Park, Rossmoor Park, and other smaller parks. The CSD also makes sure the streets are clean. However, big decisions about Rossmoor's future are made by Orange County officials.
Geography and Location
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Rossmoor is located in Southern California. It shares borders with the cities of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach.
The area of Rossmoor is about 1.54 square miles (4.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Rossmoor
Rossmoor has a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but it also has some features of a Mediterranean climate. This type of climate usually means warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Population and People
Rossmoor has been counted in the U.S. Census since 1970.
How the Population Has Changed
The table below shows how the number of people living in Rossmoor has changed over the years.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 8,662 | 7,845 | 6,623 | 84.11% | 76.58% | 62.33% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 77 | 76 | 101 | 0.75% | 0.74% | 0.95% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 29 | 29 | 12 | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.11% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 583 | 812 | 1,526 | 5.66% | 7.93% | 14.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 10 | 21 | 24 | 0.10% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 22 | 7 | 30 | 0.21% | 0.07% | 0.28% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 228 | 280 | 681 | 2.21% | 2.73% | 6.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 687 | 1,174 | 1,628 | 6.67% | 11.46% | 15.32% |
| Total | 10,298 | 10,244 | 10,625 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2010, there were 10,244 people living in Rossmoor. Most people lived in families. About 38% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.8 people.
The median age in Rossmoor in 2010 was 45.5 years old. This means half the people were older than 45.5 and half were younger. Most homes in Rossmoor were owned by the people living in them.
Education in Rossmoor
The schools in Rossmoor are part of the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Four of the six elementary schools in the district are located right in Rossmoor. These schools are Rossmoor, Weaver, Lee, and Hopkinson.
Notable People from Rossmoor
Some interesting people have lived in Rossmoor:
- Frieda Rapoport Caplan – She started a company called Frieda's. She helped bring many new and unique fruits and vegetables to stores in the United States.
- Landry Fields – He used to be a professional basketball player in the NBA. He played for teams like the New York Knicks.
- Johan Hultin – He was a scientist who helped study the 1918 flu virus.
- Rocco Grimaldi – He is a hockey player who has played for the Nashville Predators.
- Malcolm Lucas – He was a very important judge. He served as the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court.
- Joe Escalante – He is a musician, known as the bassist for the punk rock band The Vandals.
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Location of Rossmoor in Orange County, California.
See also
In Spanish: Rossmoor (California) para niños
