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Valinda, California
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Location of Valinda in Los Angeles County, California.
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 Valinda, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.014 sq mi (5.217 km2) |
| • Land | 2.014 sq mi (5.217 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
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| • Total | 22,437 |
| • Density | 11,140.5/sq mi (4,300.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
91744
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| Area code(s) | 626 |
| FIPS code | 06-81638 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661610 |
Valinda is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County, California, in the United States. In 2010, about 22,822 people lived there. This was a bit more than the 21,776 people counted in 2000.
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About Valinda's Location
Valinda is found at a specific spot on the map: 34 degrees North and 117 degrees West. It covers an area of about 2 square miles (which is about 5.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Valinda?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 18,837 | — | |
| 1980 | 18,700 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 18,735 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 21,776 | 16.2% | |
| 2010 | 22,822 | 4.8% | |
This section tells us about the people who live in Valinda.
Valinda's Population in 2010
In 2010, Valinda had 22,822 residents. This means there were about 11,331 people living in each square mile. Many different groups of people live in Valinda. About 48.5% of the people were White, 1.9% were African American, and 11.9% were Asian. A large number, about 78.8%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Most of the people in Valinda, about 99.6%, lived in regular homes with their families or housemates.
There were 4,927 households in Valinda. Many of these households, about 57.9%, had children under 18 living in them. Most families were married couples, but there were also many single-parent households. The average household had about 4.61 people.
The ages of people in Valinda varied. About 29.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.6% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 27.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 8.7% of the people were 65 or older. The average age in Valinda was about 31.7 years.
Most homes in Valinda were owned by the people living in them (76.2%). The rest were rented (23.8%).
In 2010, the average household in Valinda earned about $66,727 per year. About 11.1% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Valinda's Population in 2000
In 2000, Valinda had 21,776 people. The population density was about 10,831 people per square mile. The community was made up of people from many different backgrounds. About 74.72% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
There were 4,753 households. Many of these, 52.2%, had children under 18. The average household had 4.57 people, and the average family had 4.64 people.
The age groups in 2000 were a bit different. About 34.3% were under 18. The median age was 28 years.
The average household income in 2000 was about $49,578. About 12.8% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Valinda
Most students in Valinda go to schools that are part of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. However, a small part of northern Valinda is served by the West Covina Unified School District.
See also
In Spanish: Valinda para niños
