Altadena, California

Altadena is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 42,610.

Demographics

As of the census{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 42,610 people, 14,780 households, and 10,671 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 1,891.0/km² (4,898.9/mi²). There are 15,250 housing units at an average density of 676.8/km² (1,753.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 47.30% White, 31.42% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 4.24% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 10.19% from other races, and 6.14% from two or more races. 20.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Related Topics:
Census - 2000 - Population density - White - Hispanic

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There are 14,780 households out of which 34.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% are married couples living together, 15.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% are non-families. 21.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.29.

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In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.6 males.

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The median income for a household in the CDP is $60,549, and the median income for a family is $66,800. Males have a median income of $49,098 versus $38,054 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $27,604. 10.6% of the population and 7.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Related Topics:
Per capita income - Poverty line

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Population History of Altadena CDP from the U.S. Census Bureau

• 1960....40,568
• 1970....42,415
• 1980....40,510
• 1990....42,658
• 2000....42,610

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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