South El Monte, California facts for kids
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South El Monte, California
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A great blue heron near South El Monte
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| Motto(s):
"Growing Our Future"
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Location of South El Monte in Los Angeles County, California
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 South El Monte, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  California |
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| County | Los Angeles | ||
| Incorporated | July 30, 1958 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council-Manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.84 sq mi (7.36 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.19% | ||
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,567 | ||
| • Density | 6,866/sq mi (2,651.4/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
91733
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| Area code | 626 | ||
| FIPS code | 06-72996 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1656635 | ||
South El Monte is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County, California, United States. It's part of a larger region known for its beautiful landscapes and communities. In 2020, the city had a population of 19,567 people. The city's motto is "Growing Our Future."
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About South El Monte
South El Monte is a city in California, known for its community spirit. It became an official city on July 30, 1958. The city is governed by a Council-Manager system. This means there's a Mayor and Councilmembers who make decisions, and a City Manager who handles the day-to-day operations.
- Mayor: Gloria Olmos
- Mayor Pro Tem: Angelica R. Garcia
- Councilmembers: Hector Delgado, Gracie Retamoza, Richard Angel
- City Manager: Rachel Barbosa
City Size and Location
South El Monte covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.38 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. The city is located in Los Angeles County, which is a very large county in Southern California. Its elevation is about 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level.
People of South El Monte
The city's population has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 20,116 people living here. By 2020, the population was 19,567.
Who Lives Here?
In 2010, about 20,059 people lived in homes, while a small number lived in group housing. There were 4,569 households in total. Many households, about 57.8%, had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 4.39 people.
The age groups in 2010 were:
- 30.0% were under 18 years old.
- 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in South El Monte was 30.4 years.
Diversity in South El Monte
South El Monte is a diverse city. In 2010, the racial makeup included:
- 50.4% White
- 11.0% Asian
- 33.4% from other races
- 3.4% from two or more races
- 1.2% Native American
- 0.5% African American
- 0.1% Pacific Islander
A large part of the population, about 84.9%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in South El Monte
South El Monte has several schools for students of all ages.
Elementary Schools
Children attend elementary schools managed by different districts:
- El Monte City School District:
- Loma Elementary School
- Potrero Elementary School
- Mountain View School District:
- Miramonte Elementary School
- Monte Vista Elementary School
- Valle Lindo School District:
- New Temple Elementary School
- Dean L. Shively Elementary School
High School
For high school, students attend South El Monte High School, which is part of the El Monte Union High School District.
Private and Special Schools
- Epiphany Catholic School is a private school option.
- Asahi Gakuen is a part-time Japanese school. It holds its San Gabriel campus classes at South El Monte High School. This school helps Japanese children living abroad keep up with their Japanese language and culture studies.
Local News
For news and updates about the South El Monte community, residents can read the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
See also
In Spanish: South El Monte para niños
