Huntington Park
cityHuntington Park is a city in the South Central region of Los Angeles County, California. It's part of the inner Southeast L.A. area. As of 2020, the population was 54,883, with a high percentage of Hispanic/Latino residents. The city is known for its working-class community and vibrant Hispanic culture. Historically, Huntington Park was a streetcar suburb for workers in nearby industries and was named after industrialist Henry E. Huntington. Today, major industries in Huntington Park include manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare. Pacific Boulevard serves as a major commercial district and a cultural hub for the community. Huntington Park is characterized by its rich history, strong sense of community, and predominantly Hispanic culture. The city has a bustling commercial district along Pacific Boulevard and is working to improve green spaces and infrastructure. Despite facing challenges such as urban decay in the past, Huntington Park has been undergoing revitalization efforts to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Huntington Park, California
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 06-36056
- Country
- United States
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Region
- South Central region of Los Angeles County
- Elevation
- 171 ft
- Total Area
- 3.02 sq mi
- Land Area
- 3.01 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.004 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.984932
- Longitude
- -118.227821
- Neighboring Areas
- Bell · Cudahy · Los Angeles · Maywood · South Gate · Vernon · Walnut Park · Florence-Firestone
- Population (2020)
- 54,883
- Est. Population (2026)
- 50,897
- Median Age
- 34.6
- Median Income
- $59,996
- Poverty Rate
- 18.32%
- Family Households
- 80.4%
- Owner-Occupied
- 24.2%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of Huntington Park includes 49.03% other race, 10.48% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations. A large percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
- Government Type
- Council–manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.3%
- Economic Profile
- Residential · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Retail · Manufacturing · Education · Accommodation and Food Services
- School Districts
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Colleges & Universities
- UEI College-Huntington Park · American College of Healthcare and Technology
- Transportation
- Interstate 710 · Interstate 5 · Public Transportation
- Utilities
- Water · Sewer collection system
- Major Facilities
- Hospital
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Salt Lake Park
- Incorporated
- 1906
- Named After
- Henry E. Huntington
- Historical Significance
- Huntington Park was significant as a streetcar suburb that supported the industrial growth of the region. It has evolved into a vibrant, predominantly Hispanic community with a rich cultural heritage.
- Key Events
- Granted to Antonio Maria Lugo in 1810 as Rancho San Antonio · Became a streetcar suburb due to Henry Huntington's Pacific Electric Railway · Pacific Boulevard developed into a major commercial hub