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Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 53,122.
In 2003, voters were asked to decide whether the community should incorporate and become a city. Proponents argued that a new city would be able to better control development and provide increased police and fire service, while opponents argued that the new city would increase taxes and redevelop residential neighborhoods for revenue-generating businesses. Most of the prime commercial land had already been annexed by the City of Industry to escape taxes levied by the County on unincorporated areas. Ultimately the measure failed by about a 2-1 margin.
Education
The two high schools in Hacienda Heights are Los Altos High School and Glen A. Wilson High School. There is an intense rivalry between the schools, especially in football. Teams from Los Altos and Wilson play each other every year, with the winner taking home "the Wheel."
Both Los Altos and Wilson made the Newsweek 2005 list of Best High Schools, with Wilson outranking Los Altos.
Geography
Hacienda Heights is located at (34.000578, -117.969434).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 29.5 km² (11.4 mi²). 29.5 km² (11.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,122 people, 15,993 households, and 13,418 families residing in the community. The population density was 1,802.3/km² (4,668.8/mi²). There were 16,358 housing units at an average density of 555.0/km² (1,437.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 41.03% White, 1.55% African American, 0.72% Native American, 36.09% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 16.60% from other races, and 3.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 38.25% of the population.
There were 15,993 households out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.32 and the average family size was 3.58.
The population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $41,485, and the median income for a family was $44,827. Males had a median income of $24,238 versus $18,563 for females. The per capita income for the community was $21,893. About 7.3% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
Landmarks
One of the largest Buddhist temples in the Western Hemisphere, the Hsi Lai Temple (meaning "Coming West") , is located in Hacienda Heights, and the site of a minor fundraising involving then Vice President Al Gore. (References on this issue: Los Angeles Times Sept. 11, 1998; June 8, 1999; June 21, 2000 and Feb.7, 2001: After Hsi Lai Temple agreed to pay tax for 'improper' political donations. The case has been closed since then.) Hsi Lai Temple encompasses 15 acres and a floor area of 102,432 sq. ft. The temple's Ming (1368-1644 C.E.) and Qing (1644-1911 C. E.) Dynasty architecture is faithful to the traditional style of buildings, gardens, and statuary of traditional ancient Chinese monasteries. Hsi Lai Temple was built to serve as a spiritual and cultural center for those interested in learning Buddhism and Chinese culture.
Well Known People from Hacienda Heights
Stacy Ferguson of The Black Eyed Peas, Kids Incorporated, and Wild Orchid is one of the most recognizable names to come from Hacienda Heights.
Shaun Cody, defensive tackle for the 2004 National Champions USC, and later the Detroit Lions, graduated from Los Altos High School.
American model Caprice Bourret, also known from The Surreal Life on VH1, was originally from Hacienda Heights.
Census-designated places in Los Angeles County | Unincorporated communities in California
"Hacienda Heights, California"