Florence-Graham, California

Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Florence-Graham (also known as Florence-Firestone)<ref>Florence-Firestone neighborhood. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-03-28.</ref> is a census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California. The population was 61,983 at the 2020 census,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> down from 63,387 at the 2010 census. The census area includes separate communities of Florence, Firestone Park,<ref>Firestone Park community information. Hometown Locator. Retrieved 2011-03-28.</ref> and Graham. It is located in the south central region of Los Angeles County. The neighboring communities are Central-Alameda, Florence, Green Meadows, Lynwood, Vernon, Walnut Park, Watts, and Compton.

Geography

Florence-Graham is located at Template:Coord.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.

Demographics

Florence-Graham first appeared as an unincorporated place in the 1960 U.S. Census<ref name=1960CensusCA1/> as part of the Southeast census county division;<ref name=1960CensusCA2/> and as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.<ref name=1980CensusCA/>

2020

Florence-Graham CDP, California – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>Template:Cite web</ref>	Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>Template:Cite web</ref>	Template:Partial<ref name=2020CensusP2>Template:Cite web</ref>	% 2000	% 2010	Template:Partial
White alone (NH)	587	422	619	0.98%	0.67%	1.00%
Black or African American alone (NH)	7,624	5,517	4,149	12.67%	8.70%	6.69%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	60	50	82	0.10%	0.08%	0.13%
Asian alone (NH)	31	91	185	0.05%	0.14%	0.30%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)	10	9	8	0.02%	0.01%	0.01%
Other race alone (NH)	33	99	289	0.05%	0.16%	0.47%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)	140	133	351	0.23%	0.21%	0.57%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	51,712	57,066	56,300	85.90%	90.03%	90.83%
Total	60,197	63,387	61,983	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

2010

At the 2010 census, Florence-Graham had a population of 63,387. The population density was Template:Convert. The racial makeup of Florence-Graham was 23,896 (37.8%) white (0.7% non-Hispanic white),<ref name="quickfacts.census.gov">Template:Cite web</ref> 5,862 (9.3%) African American, 498 (0.8%) Native American, 150 (0.2%) Asian, 25 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 30,704 (48.4%) from other races, and 2,254 (3.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57,066 persons (90.0%).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The census reported that 63,317 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 70 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 13,900 households, 9,191 (66.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 7,058 (50.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3,459 (24.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,665 (12.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,405 (10.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 84 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,178 households (8.5%) were one person and 421 (3.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.56. There were 12,182 families (87.6% of households); the average family size was 4.63.

The population was spread out, with 22,198 people (35.0%) under the age of 18, 7,990 people (12.6%) aged 18 to 24, 18,758 people (29.6%) aged 25 to 44, 11,020 people (17.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,421 people (5.4%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 26.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

There were 14,765 housing units at an average density of 4,123.9 per square mile, of the occupied units 5,101 (36.7%) were owner-occupied and 8,799 (63.3%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.5%. 25,014 people (39.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 38,303 people (60.4%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Florence-Graham had a median household income of $35,543, with 30.7% of the population living below the federal poverty line.<ref name="quickfacts.census.gov"/>

2000

At the 2000 census, there were 60,197 people, 13,354 households, and 11,617 families in the CDP. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 14,191 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the CDP was 24.55% White, 13.14% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 56.40% from other races, and 4.73% from two or more races. 85.90%.<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 13,354 households, 60.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.0% were non-families. 10.2% of households were one person, and 4.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.51 and the average family size was 4.71.

The age distribution was 40.0% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 12.4% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% 65 or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 99.9 males.

The median household income was $25,425 and the median family income was $25,824. Males had a median income of $19,400 versus $16,496 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,092. About 34.1% of families and 35.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.4% of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those ages 65 or over.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Florence-Graham residents are zoned to Los Angeles Unified School District schools.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Zoned elementary schools within the CDP include:<ref name="CDPMap">"Florence-Graham CDP, California Template:Webarchive." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.</ref>

• Russell Elementary School
• Florence Avenue Elementary School
• Graham Elementary School
• Lillian St. Elementary School
• Miramonte Elementary School
• Parmelee Elementary School

Zoned middle schools within the CDP include:

• Charles Drew Middle School
• Thomas A. Edison Middle School
• Kory Hunter Middle School

Diego Rivera Learning Complex, a high school, is in the CDP.<ref>Template:Cite web
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Residents are zoned to John C. Fremont High School in Los Angeles. Other sections are zoned to Jordan High School in Los Angeles.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles operates the St. Aloysius School (PK, 1-8) and the St. Malachy School (K-8) in Florence-Graham.<ref>"St. Aloysius School Template:Webarchive." Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.</ref><ref>"St. Malachy School Template:Webarchive." Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.</ref>

Public libraries

County of Los Angeles Public Library operates the Florence Library and the Graham Library.

The Florence Library opened in 1914 at the residence of Fred W. Cleland. On June 30, 1915, the library moved to Florence Avenue Elementary School. In 1920 the library moved to a building with a converted stable. The library moved to another location in 1924. In 1931-1932 the library moved to a storefront location. In 1964 the storefront was refurbished to mark the 50th anniversary of the library. The library was refurbished beginning in 2001, and it reopened in 2002. In 2019 the original library was demolished and a new one was opened on Compton & Nadeau in 2023<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Graham Library opened in April 1915 in a school. Two years later the library moved to a store building. In 1928 the library moved to another building. In 1938 the library moved another time. The current location was built in 1969. The library was refurbished beginning in May 2000. The library reopened in November 2001 and was rededicated on the 8th of that month. The library has murals from the Bolivian artist Mario Cespedes.<ref>"Graham Library." County of Los Angeles Public Library. Retrieved on March 18, 2010.</ref>

Government

In the California State Legislature, Florence-Graham is in Template:Representative, and in the 57th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Sade Elhawary.

In the United States House of Representatives, Florence-Graham is in Template:Representative.<ref>Template:Cite GovTrack</ref>

Infrastructure

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LA Metro A-Line, which serves the area

Fire protection in the CDP is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> with ambulance transport by Care Ambulance Service.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the Century Station in Lynwood, serving the CDP.<ref name="Century Station">"Century Station Template:Webarchive." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.</ref>

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the South Health Center in Los Angeles, serving the CDP.<ref>"Souttth SPA by Health District and City." Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Retrieved on March 18, 2010.</ref>

Transit is provided by LA county with "The Link"<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and the LA Metro with busses and the A Line train with stops on Slauson, Florence, and Firestone.

Parks and recreation

Mary M. Bethune Park, operated by the county, is within the CDP.<ref name="BethunePark">"Mary M. Bethune Park." County of Los Angeles. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.</ref> The park includes a baseball/softball field, a basketball court, children's play areas, a community recreation room, a gymnasium, a multi-purpose field, picnic tables and barbecue grills, a skateboard park, a swimming pool, and toilets.<ref name="BethunePark"/>

Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, also operated by the county, is within the CDP.<ref name="CDPMap"/><ref name="RooseveltPark">"Franklin D. Park." County of Los Angeles. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.</ref> In terms of county facilities it is among the oldest; the construction of the park was authorized by President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of the Works Progress Administration projects during the Great Depression. The park has basketball courts, children's play areas, a community room, a computer center, a fitness zone, a gymnasium, picnic shelters, a senior center, a soccer field, a swimming pool, a skateboard park and tennis courts.<ref name="RooseveltPark"/>

Colonel Leon H. Washington Park, another county park, is within the CDP.<ref name="CDPMap"/><ref name="WashingtonPark">"Colonel Leon H. Washington Park." County of Los Angeles. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.</ref> The Template:Convert park is located on a plot of land that was formerly a lumber yard. It was named after Colonel Leon H. Washington, the founder of The Eastside Shopper (now The Sentinel). The facility has a children's play area, a community recreation center, a computer room, gymnasium, picnic areas with barbecue grills, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and toilets.<ref name="WashingtonPark"/>

The Template:Convert Ted Watkins Memorial Park, a county park, is within the CDP.<ref name="CDPMap"/><ref name="WatkinsPark">"Ted Watkins Memorial Park." County of Los Angeles. Retrieved on March 28, 2010.</ref> The park, which is one of many contributions from Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) was named after Ted Watkins, the founder of the WLCAC, in 1995. The park has lighted baseball/softball fields, a children's play area, a community recreation room, a computer lab, a gymnasium with a stage, picnic areas, a skateboard park, a soccer (football) field, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and toilets.<ref name="WatkinsPark"/>

External links

• The Florence-Firestone Chamber of Commerce