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'''West Garden Grove''' is a ] encompassing the western portions of the city of ] in ]. It is bordered to the north by ], to the west by ] and ], to the south by ], and to the east by ]. It includes the entire 92845 ], and is designated as the areas west of Knott Avenue to the Garden Grove city border. The community is considered more affluent than Garden Grove, with a median income $25,000 greater than the main body of the city. <ref>http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=&geo_id=86000US92845&_geoContext=01000US%7C86000US92845&_street=&_county=&_cityTown=&_state=&_zip=92845&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=860&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y</ref> There is also less crime, a lower poverty rate, and the population density is lower compared to the rest of Garden Grove. As of the ], 15,864 people reside in West Garden Grove. <ref>http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=&geo_id=86000US92845&_geoContext=01000US%7C86000US92845&_street=&_county=&_cityTown=&_state=&_zip=92845&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=860&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y</ref>
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'''West Grove''', officially recognized as the West Grove Business District by the ], and sometimes called West Garden Grove, is a neighborhood in the city of ], located in ], California, United States. West Grove encompasses the ] western portion of the city of Garden Grove. It is bordered to the north by ], to the west by ] and ], to the south by ], and to the east by ], and connected to the rest of Garden Grove by a narrow strip along Garden Grove Boulevard.<ref>, ]. Retrieved November 12, 2007.</ref> It includes the entire 92845 ], which is designated as the areas west of Knott Avenue to the Seal Beach and Los Alamitos city borders, and the industrial area east of Knott Avenue to the Stanton border. The community is more "affluent" than the rest of Garden Grove, with a median income $25,000 greater than the main body of the city.<ref name="CensusB">{{Cite web |title=2000 Census |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=&geo_id=86000US92845&_geoContext=01000US%7C86000US92845&_street=&_county=&_cityTown=&_state=&_zip=92845&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=860&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y |access-date=February 3, 2024 |website=factfinder.census.gov}}</ref> There is also less crime, a lower poverty rate, and lower population density compared to the rest of Garden Grove. As of the ], 16,333 people reside in West Grove.<ref name="Census2010">{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=American FactFinder |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20151023151502/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-10-23 |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=wayback.archive-it.org |language=en}}</ref>

Historically, the term West Garden Grove, or West Grove, was used only on unofficial basis and was not recognized by the city of Garden Grove;<ref>{{cite news |first= Binh Ha |last= Hong|title= West Side Story|newspaper=]|date= December 11, 2000 }} "Some residents in west Garden Grove (although city officials don't like to call it that) say their side of town, with its abundance of neatly tended lawns and 1960s tract houses, is neglected by the city..."</ref> however, on May 8, 2018, the Garden Grove City Council approved a resolution by Garden Grove City Councilman Kris Beard of District One, the city election district that covers West Grove, officially recognizing West Grove Business District as a district.<ref name="gardengrove.novusagenda.com">{{Cite web |title=Public Agenda |url=https://gardengrove.novusagenda.com/Agendapublic/AttachmentViewer.ashx?AttachmentID=2306&ItemID=1752 |website=gardengrove.novusagenda.com}}</ref>


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
As of the ] of 2000 for the 92845 ], there were 15,864 people, 5,589 households, and 5,107 families residing in the community. The ] was 7,921.4/mi². There were 5,589 housing units at an average density of 2,937.5/mi². The racial makeup of the community was 82.4% ], 1.0% ] or ], 0.6% ], 9.2% ], 0.3% ], 2.8% from ], and 3.8% from two or more races. 10.9% of the population were ] or ] of any race. As of the census of 2010 for the 92845 ], there were 16,333 people, 5,626 households, and 4,395 families residing in the community. The population density was 8,166.5/mi<sup>2</sup>. There were 5,751 housing units at an average density of 2,875.5/mi<sup>2</sup>. The racial makeup of the community was 82.3% ], 1.6% ] or ], 1.2% ], 13.8% ], 1.0% ], 5.2% from ], and 4.8% from two or more races. 16.2% of the population were ] or ] of any race.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}


There were 5,589 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were ] living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.21. There were 5,626 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 61.5% of family households were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.9% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.1% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.26.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}


In the community the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males. In the community, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 20 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}


The median income for a household in the community was $66,830, and the median income for a family was $73,850. Males had a median income of $52,165 versus $37,281 for females. The ] for the city was $26,439. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the ], including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the community was $102,530, and the median income for a family was $108,289. Males had a median income of $69,735 versus $55,949 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,634.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}


==Official Recognition of West Grove==
==Parks and Recreation==
Historically, the term West Garden Grove, or West Grove, was used only on unofficial basis and was not officially recognized by the city of Garden Grove<ref>{{cite news |first= Binh Ha |last= Hong|title= West Side Story|newspaper=]|date= December 11, 2000 }} "Some residents in west Garden Grove. (although city officials don't like to call it that) say their side of town, with its abundance of neatly tended lawns and 1960s tract houses, is neglected by the city..."</ref> On April 24, 2018, West Grove's representative to the Garden Grove City Council, Kris Beard, proposed a resolution that would officially designate West Grove as a business district within the city.<ref name="ci.garden-grove.ca.us">{{Cite web |title=Garden Grove City Council Meetings |url=https://www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us/cgi-bin/city_council/view_video_novus.cgi?id=298 |website=ci.garden-grove.ca.us}}</ref>
In West Garden Grove, there are three community parks, Eastgate Park, Westgrove Park, and Edgar Park. The westernmost border is located 4.5 miles from the ]. To the east of the community, an abundant supply of jobs are located in the industrial park east of Knott Avenue. There are three strip malls in the community located along Valley View Street. The West Garden Grove Library is located west of Valley View Street. <ref>http://www.ocpl.org/28brnch.asp</ref>

Councilman Beard's resolution was met with mixed feelings.<ref name="ci.garden-grove.ca.us"/> Supporters felt that designating West Grove as an official neighborhood would make it easier to attract upscale chains to the area, since they would be looking at only West Grove's demographic information, and not the entire city. West Grove has about a $25,000 a year greater median household income than the rest of the city.<ref name=CensusB/> Additionally, West Grove has a much lower crime rate, a lower poverty rate, and lower population density compared to the rest of Garden Grove.<ref name=Census2010/>

Opponents of Beard's proposal felt the resolution was divisive and secretly racist.<ref name="ci.garden-grove.ca.us"/> Opponents were quick to point out that a higher density of people of color, namely Vietnamese, live on the East Side of the city. Opponents specifically objected to Beard's use of "all American" in the resolution as being racist.<ref name="ci.garden-grove.ca.us"/>

On May 8, 2018, after Beard received comments on the resolution, and amended it to make the wording less divisive, the Garden Grove City Council officially approved the resolution, officially recognizing West Grove as a neighborhood of the city, and creating the West Grove District.<ref name="gardengrove.novusagenda.com"/>

==Government==
West Garden Grove is part of the larger City of ] and receives most of its municipal services from the city. Certain other municipal services, such as vector control, are provided by the ] government.
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West Garden Grove has different representatives from the rest of Garden Grove in the congressional, State Senate, State Assembly. It is served by ] whereas the remainder of the city is served under the ]. The community is served by the 35th ] district whereas the rest of the city is served by the 34th ] district. West Garden Grove is served by the ] district 67, where the rest of the city is served by the 68th district.<ref>, ]. Retrieved November 12, 2007.</ref><ref>, ]. Retrieved November 12, 2007.</ref> Within the county, West Garden Grove is within the jurisdiction of District 2 under the Orange ] and the remainder of the city is served under District 1. At the city level, West Grove comprises all of District One, and elects its own representative to the Garden Grove City Council.-->

* City: ]
**Fire protection: ]
**Police protection: Garden Grove Police Department
**Ambulance service: ]
*School District: ]
* U.S. Congressional District: District 47 (])
* ]: District 34 (])
* ]: District 72 (])
* ] ]: District 1 (])
* ] City Council: District 1 (George S. Brietigam III)

==Parks and recreation==
In West Grove, there are three community parks, Eastgate Park, Westgrove Park, and Edgar Park. The westernmost border is located 4.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. In the eastern part of the community, an abundant supply of jobs are located in the industrial park east of Knott Avenue. There are three strip malls in the community located along Valley View Street. The Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library (formerly the Garden Grove West Library) is located west of Valley View Street on the corner of Chapman and Bailey Street.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Library Information |url=http://www.ocpl.org/28brnch.asp |website=ocpl.org}}</ref>


==Education== ==Education==
West Garden Grove is served under the ], and has 8 schools located within its boundaries; 6 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, and 1 high school. There are no colleges, or universities within the community limits, nor are there any special education schools. West Grove is served under the ], and has 7 schools located within its boundaries; 5 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, and 1 high school. There are no colleges, or universities within the community limits, nor are there any special education schools.

===Elementary schools===
* Edgar School, now used as a GGUSD meeting center
* Loyal Barker Elementary School
* Garden Park School
* Enders Elementary School
* Patton Elementary School
* Hettinga Elementary School, now used for adult education


===Elementary Schools=== ===Intermediate schools===
* Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School
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* Chapman Junior High School (now used for adult education)
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===Middle Schools=== ===High schools===
* ]
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==Major surface streets==
===High Schools===
===East to west===
*]
* Lampson Avenue
* Chapman Avenue


==Surface Streets== ===North to south===
* Valley View Street
===East to West===
* Springdale Street
*Lampson Avenue
* Knott Avenue/Street (changes from Avenue to Street)
*Chapman Avenue
*22 Freeway
===North to South===
*Valley View Street
*Springdale Street
*Knott Street


==See also== ==Notables ==
*], former pro soccer player for ].
*]
*], team gymnastics ] 1984 U.S. Olympic gymnastic team.<ref name=autogenerated1 />
*]
*], former quarterback for NFL's ] and ]
*]
*], NFL ] for ] and professional ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jon Dorenbos Stats, News and Video - LS |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/jon-dorenbos/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
*], team gymnastics ] 1984 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team.<ref name=autogenerated1>1985 Pacifica High School yearbook.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=She Carries on For Us |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1985-11-08/sports/8503170105_1_mitch-gaylord-oksana-omeliantchik-don-peters |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714225146/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1985-11-08/sports/8503170105_1_mitch-gaylord-oksana-omeliantchik-don-peters |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref>
*], last husband of ] (dropped out in 10th grade)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Here Comes the Groom |url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20111003,00.html |website=people.com}}</ref>
*], member of ]-winning 2004 U.S. Olympic softball team.
*], singer and guitarist for band ].<ref name=ggusd/>
*], former ] ] for the ].<ref name=ggusd/><ref>1978 Pacifica High School yearbook</ref>
*], photographer.
*], bassist for ].<ref name=ggusd/>
*], figure skater, 1976 ] and Olympian.<ref name=ggusd/><ref>1971 Pacifica High School yearbook WGG Library</ref>
*], ] bowling champion.
*], language creator ('']'', '']'').
*], ] player for ], minor-league manager.
*], model, fashion designer, makeup artist, DJ, and singer-songwriter.
*], lead guitarist of ].<ref name="ggusd">{{cite web|title=Famous People from Pacifica |work=Pacifica School History |publisher=]|url=http://www.ggusd.k12.ca.us/phs/files/school_history.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919104336/http://www.ggusd.k12.ca.us/phs/files/school_history.html |archivedate=September 19, 2008 }}</ref>


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Neighborhood of Garden Grove in USA
West Grove Business District West Grove
Neighborhood of Garden Grove
West Grove Business District
Location of West Grove neighborhood, map of ZIP Code Tabulation Area 92845, corresponding to West Garden Grove.Location of West Grove neighborhood, map of ZIP Code Tabulation Area 92845, corresponding to West Garden Grove.
Map of Garden Grove, California, with West Grove connected to the rest of the city by a narrow corridor.Map of Garden Grove, California, with West Grove connected to the rest of the city by a narrow corridor.
Coordinates: 33°47′18″N 118°01′16″W / 33.78833°N 118.02111°W / 33.78833; -118.02111
Country USA
Population
 • Total16,333

West Grove, officially recognized as the West Grove Business District by the City of Garden Grove, and sometimes called West Garden Grove, is a neighborhood in the city of Garden Grove, located in Orange County, California, United States. West Grove encompasses the pene-exclave western portion of the city of Garden Grove. It is bordered to the north by Cypress, to the west by Los Alamitos and Seal Beach, to the south by Westminster, and to the east by Stanton, and connected to the rest of Garden Grove by a narrow strip along Garden Grove Boulevard. It includes the entire 92845 ZIP Code, which is designated as the areas west of Knott Avenue to the Seal Beach and Los Alamitos city borders, and the industrial area east of Knott Avenue to the Stanton border. The community is more "affluent" than the rest of Garden Grove, with a median income $25,000 greater than the main body of the city. There is also less crime, a lower poverty rate, and lower population density compared to the rest of Garden Grove. As of the 2010 Census, 16,333 people reside in West Grove.

Historically, the term West Garden Grove, or West Grove, was used only on unofficial basis and was not recognized by the city of Garden Grove; however, on May 8, 2018, the Garden Grove City Council approved a resolution by Garden Grove City Councilman Kris Beard of District One, the city election district that covers West Grove, officially recognizing West Grove Business District as a district.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010 for the 92845 ZIP Code, there were 16,333 people, 5,626 households, and 4,395 families residing in the community. The population density was 8,166.5/mi. There were 5,751 housing units at an average density of 2,875.5/mi. The racial makeup of the community was 82.3% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 1.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 13.8% Asian, 1.0% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. 16.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,626 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 61.5% of family households were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.9% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 33.1% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the community, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 20 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.1 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $102,530, and the median income for a family was $108,289. Males had a median income of $69,735 versus $55,949 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,634.

Official Recognition of West Grove

Historically, the term West Garden Grove, or West Grove, was used only on unofficial basis and was not officially recognized by the city of Garden Grove On April 24, 2018, West Grove's representative to the Garden Grove City Council, Kris Beard, proposed a resolution that would officially designate West Grove as a business district within the city.

Councilman Beard's resolution was met with mixed feelings. Supporters felt that designating West Grove as an official neighborhood would make it easier to attract upscale chains to the area, since they would be looking at only West Grove's demographic information, and not the entire city. West Grove has about a $25,000 a year greater median household income than the rest of the city. Additionally, West Grove has a much lower crime rate, a lower poverty rate, and lower population density compared to the rest of Garden Grove.

Opponents of Beard's proposal felt the resolution was divisive and secretly racist. Opponents were quick to point out that a higher density of people of color, namely Vietnamese, live on the East Side of the city. Opponents specifically objected to Beard's use of "all American" in the resolution as being racist.

On May 8, 2018, after Beard received comments on the resolution, and amended it to make the wording less divisive, the Garden Grove City Council officially approved the resolution, officially recognizing West Grove as a neighborhood of the city, and creating the West Grove District.

Government

West Garden Grove is part of the larger City of Garden Grove and receives most of its municipal services from the city. Certain other municipal services, such as vector control, are provided by the Orange County government.

Parks and recreation

In West Grove, there are three community parks, Eastgate Park, Westgrove Park, and Edgar Park. The westernmost border is located 4.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. In the eastern part of the community, an abundant supply of jobs are located in the industrial park east of Knott Avenue. There are three strip malls in the community located along Valley View Street. The Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library (formerly the Garden Grove West Library) is located west of Valley View Street on the corner of Chapman and Bailey Street.

Education

West Grove is served under the Garden Grove Unified School District, and has 7 schools located within its boundaries; 5 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, and 1 high school. There are no colleges, or universities within the community limits, nor are there any special education schools.

Elementary schools

  • Edgar School, now used as a GGUSD meeting center
  • Loyal Barker Elementary School
  • Garden Park School
  • Enders Elementary School
  • Patton Elementary School
  • Hettinga Elementary School, now used for adult education

Intermediate schools

  • Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School
  • Chapman Junior High School (now used for adult education)

High schools

Major surface streets

East to west

  • Lampson Avenue
  • Chapman Avenue

North to south

  • Valley View Street
  • Springdale Street
  • Knott Avenue/Street (changes from Avenue to Street)

Notables

References

  1. Garden Grove Land Use Map, Garden Grove, California. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
  2. ^ "2000 Census". factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ "American FactFinder". wayback.archive-it.org. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. Hong, Binh Ha (December 11, 2000). "West Side Story". The Orange County Register. "Some residents in west Garden Grove (although city officials don't like to call it that) say their side of town, with its abundance of neatly tended lawns and 1960s tract houses, is neglected by the city..."
  5. ^ "Public Agenda". gardengrove.novusagenda.com.
  6. Hong, Binh Ha (December 11, 2000). "West Side Story". The Orange County Register. "Some residents in west Garden Grove. (although city officials don't like to call it that) say their side of town, with its abundance of neatly tended lawns and 1960s tract houses, is neglected by the city..."
  7. ^ "Garden Grove City Council Meetings". ci.garden-grove.ca.us.
  8. "Library Information". ocpl.org.
  9. ^ 1985 Pacifica High School yearbook.
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