Azusa is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 46,361 at the 2010 census, up from 44,712 at the 2000 census. Though sometimes assumed to be a compaction of the phrase "everything from A to Z in the USA" from an old Jack Benny joke, the place name "Azusa" traces back to at least the 18th century. Azusa originally referred to the San Gabriel Valley and river, and likely derives from the Tongva place name Asuksagna.[2]
Azusa is located at 34°7'50" North, 117°54'25" West (34.130657, -117.906869).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.1 km2 (8.9 mi2). 23.1 km2 (8.9 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 44,712 people, 12,549 households, and 9,298 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,939.7/km2 (5,023.7/mi2). There are 13,013 housing units at an average density of 564.5/km2 (1,462.1/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 52.35% White, 3.78% Black or African American, 1.31% Native American, 6.14% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 30.52% from other races, and 5.73% from two or more races. 63.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 12,549 households out of which 43.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% are married couples living together, 17.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% are non-families. 18.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.41 and the average family size is 3.90.
In the city the population is spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 15.5% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 27 years. For every 100 females there are 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $39,191, and the median income for a family is $40,918. Males have a median income of $30,845 versus $26,565 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,412. 18.8% of the population and 15.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.9% of those under the age of 18 and 10.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Source:
AzusaCalifornia.com
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