West Garden Grove, Garden Grove, California

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West Garden Grove is a community encompassing the western portions of the city of Garden Grove, California in Orange County, California. 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 Garden Grove. It includes the entire 92845 ZIP Code, 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. 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 2000 Census, 15,864 people reside in West Garden Grove.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000 for the 92845 ZIP Code, there were 15,864 people, 5,589 households, and 5,107 families residing in the community. The population density 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% White, 1.0% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 9.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.8% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. 10.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,589 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples 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.

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.

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 per capita income for the city was $26,439. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and Recreation

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 Pacific Ocean. 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.

Education

West Garden Grove is served under the Garden Grove Unified School District, 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.

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Pacifica High School

Surface Streets

East to West

Lampson Avenue
Chapman Avenue
22 Freeway

North to South

Valley View Street
Springdale Street
Knott Street

References

External links

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Communities in Orange County, California

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