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Pico Rivera
cityPico Rivera is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, known for its blend of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. As of 2024, the city has an estimated population of 60,272. Situated between the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River, Pico Rivera's history is rooted in agriculture, which transitioned to residential and industrial development after World War II. The city's economy is diverse, with major employment sectors including healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Key employers contribute to the local job market. Pico Rivera offers a range of municipal services, including police, fire, public works, and parks and recreation, ensuring a well-rounded quality of life for its residents. Pico Rivera's history is tied to the joining of two unincorporated communities, Pico and Rivera, in 1958. The city is named in part for Pío Pico, the last governor of Alta California under Mexican rule. Today, Pico Rivera is known for its community events and recreational facilities like the Pico Rivera Sports Arena.
Pico Rivera, California
Overview
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 06-56924
- Country
- United States
- County
- Los Angeles County
Geography
- Region
- Los Angeles Basin/San Gabriel Valley
- Elevation
- 160 ft
- Total Area
- 8.88 sq mi
- Land Area
- 8.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.59 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.9889
- Longitude
- -118.0892
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate
- Notable Features
- San Gabriel River · Rio Hondo
- Neighboring Areas
- Montebello · Downey · Santa Fe Springs · Whittier · Commerce · City of Industry
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 62,088
- Est. Population (2024)
- 60,272
- Median Age
- 40.4
- Median Income
- $88,201
- Poverty Rate
- 10.34%
- Family Households
- 80.7%
- Owner-Occupied
- 70.5%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The population is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller percentages of White and Asian residents.
Governance
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- El Rancho Unified School District and Montebello Unified School District
- Municipal Services
- Police (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department) · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
U.S. Congress
Padilla, AlexD
U.S. SenatorSchiff, Adam B.D
U.S. RepresentativeHuffman, JaredD
U.S. Representative - District 2Kiley, KevinI
U.S. Representative - District 3Thompson, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 4McClintock, TomR
U.S. Representative - District 5Bera, AmiD
U.S. Representative - District 6Matsui, Doris O.D
U.S. Representative - District 7Garamendi, JohnD
U.S. Representative - District 8Harder, JoshD
U.S. Representative - District 9DeSaulnier, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 10Pelosi, NancyD
U.S. Representative - District 11Simon, LateefahD
U.S. Representative - District 12Mullin, KevinD
U.S. Representative - District 15Khanna, RoD
U.S. Representative - District 17Lofgren, ZoeD
U.S. Representative - District 18Panetta, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 19Fong, VinceR
U.S. Representative - District 20Costa, JimD
U.S. Representative - District 21Valadao, David G.R
U.S. Representative - District 22Obernolte, JayR
U.S. Representative - District 23Carbajal, Salud O.D
U.S. Representative - District 24Ruiz, RaulD
U.S. Representative - District 25Brownley, JuliaD
U.S. Representative - District 26Whitesides, GeorgeD
U.S. Representative - District 27Chu, JudyD
U.S. Representative - District 28Rivas, Luz M.D
U.S. Representative - District 29Friedman, LauraD
U.S. Representative - District 30Cisneros, Gilbert RayD
U.S. Representative - District 31Sherman, BradD
U.S. Representative - District 32Aguilar, PeteD
U.S. Representative - District 33Gomez, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 34Torres, Norma J.D
U.S. Representative - District 35Lieu, TedD
U.S. Representative - District 36Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD
U.S. Representative - District 37Sánchez, Linda T.D
U.S. Representative - District 38Takano, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 39Kim, YoungR
U.S. Representative - District 40Calvert, KenR
U.S. Representative - District 41Garcia, RobertD
U.S. Representative - District 42Waters, MaxineD
U.S. Representative - District 43Barragán, Nanette DiazD
U.S. Representative - District 44Tran, DerekD
U.S. Representative - District 45Correa, J. LuisD
U.S. Representative - District 46Min, DaveD
U.S. Representative - District 47Issa, DarrellR
U.S. Representative - District 48Levin, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 49Peters, Scott H.D
U.S. Representative - District 50Jacobs, SaraD
U.S. Representative - District 51Vargas, JuanD
U.S. Representative - District 52Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.1% (2025)
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial · Industrial
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Manufacturing
- Major Employers
- El Rancho Unified School District · Walmart · Sunkist Growers · Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Education
- School Districts
- El Rancho Unified School District · Montebello Unified School District
- Colleges & Universities
- David's Academy of Beauty · Cerritos College (nearby)
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate 605 · State Route 19 · Public transportation
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Power · Broadband
- Major Facilities
- Pico Rivera Station (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department) · Whittier Health Center (in Whittier, serving Pico Rivera)
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Smith Park · Rivera Park · Pico Park · Rio Vista Park · Stream Land Park · San Gabriel Riverbed Trail
- Parks & Trails
- City Parks · San Gabriel River Trail
History
- Founded
- 1880s (establishment of Pico and Rivera communities)
- Incorporated
- 1958
- Named After
- Pío Pico, the last governor of Alta California, and its location on the riverbank
- Historical Significance
- Pico Rivera represents the transition of Southern California from an agricultural region to a suburban and industrial hub, influenced by its namesake's historical legacy and strategic location.
- Key Events
- Battle of Río San Gabriel (1847) · Establishment of Pico and Rivera communities with the arrival of the railroads · Post-WWII residential and industrial development · Incorporation of Pico Rivera (1958)