Los Angeles Relocation Guide - Antevia

DemographicsAs of the census GR2 of 2000, there were 151,088 people, 50,787 households, and 38,242families residing in the city. The population density was 1,219.6/km² (3,159.1/mi²). Therewere 52,442 housing units at an average density of 423.3/km² (1,096.5/mi²). The racialmakeup of the city was 79.53% White, 2.07% African American, 0.59% NativeAmerican, 5.24% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 8.54% from other races, and 3.89%from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.50% of the population.Even though it is still a predominantly middle-class white community, it has seen asubstantial increase in residents of varying ethnicities. The growth in diversity in the cityis not without problems. According to a Los Angeles Times report [1], racial crimes areincreasing in the region. Most of the recent allegations pertain to the nearby ValenciaHigh School.There were 50,787 households out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a femalehouseholder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 18.7% of allhouseholds were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family sizewas 3.38.In the city the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age orolder. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.0 males. Forevery 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.The median income for a household in the city was $66,717, and the median income for afamily was $73,588. Males had a median income of $53,769 versus $36,835 for females.The per capita income for the city was $26,841. About 4.7% of families and 6.4% of thepopulation were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9%of those age 65 or over.Youth involvementSanta Clarita is also known for its extensive youth-involvement programs, includingVisions in Progress (VIP), a youth advisory group to the City Council, the SCV YouthProject, which strives to increase teen involvement in the city, and the Volunteenprogram, which provides teens with the chance to perform community service in the city,such as the annual River Rally (a river cleanup project of the Santa Clara River). (VIP)seeks to better the communtity and also provide a safe and very exciting environment forthe local teens and new residents. The Santa Clarita Valley Safe Rides program,established in 1986, is a Teen Volunteer group which helps to prevent drunk driving inteens.