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Sun Village, California
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 Sun Village, California
Location in California
Sun Village, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.686 sq mi (16.677 km2) |
| • Land | 4.686 sq mi (16.675 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.001 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 2,723 ft (830 m) |
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| • Total | 11,565 |
| • Density | 2,468.0/sq mi (693.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
93543
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| Area code(s) | 661 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583157 |
| FIPS code | 06-77308 |
Sun Village is a community located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It's found in the eastern part of the Antelope Valley. The community sits about 2,723 feet (830 meters) above sea level. Many people consider the intersection of Palmdale Boulevard and 87th Street East to be the center of Sun Village.
In 2010, the population of Sun Village was 11,565 people. This was an increase from 9,375 people counted in 2000.
Sun Village has received special funding from the government. These funds help the community based on its official boundaries. There's also a group called the Sun Village Town Council. They are working to make the "Sun Village" name more popular again. This name was not used as much in the 1980s. Around 2011, new road signs were put up. These signs now clearly mark Sun Village as its own special community.
In 2007, the town councils of Sun Village and Littlerock worked together. They created a Community Standard District. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved this plan.
On September 3, 2014, leaders from Sun Village and the city of Palmdale met. They signed an agreement called a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). In this agreement, Palmdale agreed to remove its influence from the Sun Village area.
Just like in many other communities in the Antelope Valley, people in Sun Village enjoy local events. They take part in pageants and parades. The community also has its own local chamber of commerce and town council.
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History
Sun Village was first known by Native Americans as the Western Mojave Desert.
Geography
Sun Village covers a total area of about 10.7 square miles (27.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.0005 square miles (0.0012 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
This section shares details about the people living in Sun Village.
2020 Population
The 2020 United States Census showed that Sun Village had a population of 12,345 people. The population density was about 1,142.6 people per square mile (441.2 people per square kilometer).
The community has a mix of different backgrounds. About 45.6% of the people were White. About 3.4% were African American. Native Americans made up about 1.2% of the population. About 0.9% were Asian. People from two or more races made up about 11.8%. A large group, about 76.6%, were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 3,339 households in Sun Village. In many of these homes, about 57.1%, people spoke a language other than English. The average household had about 3.88 people.
The ages of people in Sun Village varied. About 7.1% were under 5 years old. About 29.9% were under 18 years old. People between 18 and 64 years old made up about 46.8%. About 9.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
2010 Population
The 2010 United States Census reported that Sun Village had 11,565 residents. The population density was about 1,082.3 people per square mile (417.9 people per square kilometer).
The racial makeup in 2010 included about 58.8% White people. About 7.0% were African American. Native Americans made up about 1.4%. About 1.1% were Asian. People from other races made up about 26.9%. About 4.5% were from two or more races. A large number, about 63.2%, were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,502 households that had children under 18 living in them. The average household size was 8.85 people. The average family size was 12.18 people.
The population had different age groups. About 31.0% were under 18 years old. About 11.6% were aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up about 23.5%. Those aged 45 to 64 were about 25.4%. About 8.6% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age was 31.4 years.
There were 3,343 housing units in Sun Village. About 66.95% of these homes were owned by the people living in them. The other 33.05% were rented.
Ancestry Information
According to Mapping L.A., in 2000, the most common backgrounds were Mexican and German. The most common places of birth outside the United States were Mexico and El Salvador.
Education
Sun Village has schools for both elementary and high school students.
Elementary Schools
The Keppel Union School District serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. It has two schools for grades K-8 and one school for grades 5-8:
- Daisy Gibson Elementary: This school is on the northern side of Sun Village, on Palmdale Boulevard.
- Antelope Elementary: This school is in the center of the community, on Avenue S.
- Keppel Academy: This school is on the southern edge of Sun Village, on Avenue U.
High School
The Antelope Valley Union High School District serves Sun Village and nearby towns. The high school for this area is Littlerock High School, which was built in 1989.
See also
In Spanish: Sun Village (California) para niños
