South Monrovia Island, California facts for kids
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South Monrovia Island, California
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 South Monrovia Island, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.548 sq mi (1.419 km2) |
| • Land | 0.548 sq mi (1.419 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,777 |
| • Density | 12,367/sq mi (4,775.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629294 |
South Monrovia Island is a small community in Los Angeles County, California. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place, which means it's like a town but not officially a city.
This area is about 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. It is surrounded by other towns. To the west and north is Monrovia. To the east is Duarte. To the south is Irwindale. In 2010, about 6,777 people lived here.
Exploring South Monrovia Island's Geography
South Monrovia Island covers a small area. It is about 0.5 square miles (1.4 square kilometers) in total. All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Understanding the Population: Demographics
In 2010, the population of South Monrovia Island was 6,777 people. This means there were about 12,372 people living in each square mile.
Many different groups of people live here. About 50.7% of the people were White. About 8.4% were African American. Around 6.2% were Asian. About 0.7% were Native American. A small number, 0.1%, were Pacific Islander. About 29.6% were from other races. Another 4.4% were from two or more races. A large group, 74.0%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Most people, about 97.7% of the population, lived in regular homes. Only a small number lived in group homes or institutions.
There were 1,551 households in total. Many households, 55.3%, had children under 18 living with them. About 58.5% were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent.
The ages of people living in South Monrovia Island varied. About 28.6% were under 18 years old. About 11.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 28.7%, was between 25 and 44. People aged 45 to 64 made up 23.2%. About 8.1% of the population was 65 or older. The average age in the community was 32 years old.
There were 1,613 housing units available. Most homes, 74.2%, were owned by the people living in them. The other 25.8% were rented.
In 2010, the average income for a household in South Monrovia Island was $52,936. About 16.1% of the people lived below the poverty line.
