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La Mirada

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La Mirada is a city in southeast Los Angeles County, California, bordering Orange County and part of the Gateway Cities. The city had a population of 48,008 at the 2020 census and an estimated population of 47,180 in 2024. Known for its residential character and well-planned layout, La Mirada offers a mix of suburban living with access to urban amenities. La Mirada's economy features a mix of commercial and light industrial sectors. Key industries include healthcare, education, retail, and manufacturing. The city is home to Biola University, a prominent evangelical Christian institution, and benefits from its presence as a major employer and educational hub. La Mirada distinguishes itself through its history as a master-planned community developed in the 1950s. This careful planning is reflected in its well-maintained parks, recreational facilities like Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center and the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, and overall quality of life. The city's dedication to community and service is evident in its motto, 'Dedicated to Service'.

La Mirada, California

Overview

Classification: City
FIPS Code: 06-40032
Country: United States
County: Los Angeles

Geography

Region: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Elevation: 194 ft
Total Area: 7.84 sq mi
Land Area: 7.82 sq mi
Water Area: 0.02 sq mi
Latitude: 33.919006
Longitude: -118.010506
Climate: Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest.
Neighboring Areas: Santa Fe Springs · Cerritos · East Whittier · South Whittier · Fullerton · La Habra · Buena Park

Demographics

Population (2020): 48,008
Est. Population (2024): 47,180
Median Age: 42.4
Median Income: $110,177
Poverty Rate: 6.21%
Family Households: 78.6%
Owner-Occupied: 76.3%
Racial & Ethnic Composition: The racial composition of La Mirada includes approximately 46% Hispanic, 25.8% White, 21.2% Asian, 3.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Governance

Government Type: Council-Manager
Governing Body: City Council
Body Size: 5 members
School District: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Municipal Services: Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library

U.S. Congress

Padilla, Alex

Schiff, Adam B.

Schiff, Adam B.D

U.S. Representative

Huffman, Jared

Huffman, JaredD

U.S. Representative - District 2

Kiley, Kevin

U.S. Representative - District 3

Thompson, Mike

Thompson, MikeD

U.S. Representative - District 4

McClintock, Tom

McClintock, TomR

U.S. Representative - District 5

Bera, Ami

U.S. Representative - District 6

Matsui, Doris O.

Matsui, Doris O.D

U.S. Representative - District 7

Garamendi, John

Garamendi, JohnD

U.S. Representative - District 8

Harder, Josh

U.S. Representative - District 9

DeSaulnier, Mark

DeSaulnier, MarkD

U.S. Representative - District 10

Pelosi, Nancy

U.S. Representative - District 11

Simon, Lateefah

Simon, LateefahD

U.S. Representative - District 12

Mullin, Kevin

U.S. Representative - District 15

Khanna, Ro

U.S. Representative - District 17

Lofgren, Zoe

U.S. Representative - District 18

Panetta, Jimmy

Panetta, JimmyD

U.S. Representative - District 19

Fong, Vince

U.S. Representative - District 20

Costa, Jim

U.S. Representative - District 21

Valadao, David G.

Valadao, David G.R

U.S. Representative - District 22

Obernolte, Jay

Obernolte, JayR

U.S. Representative - District 23

Carbajal, Salud O.

Carbajal, Salud O.D

U.S. Representative - District 24

Ruiz, Raul

U.S. Representative - District 25

Brownley, Julia

Brownley, JuliaD

U.S. Representative - District 26

Whitesides, George

Whitesides, GeorgeD

U.S. Representative - District 27

Chu, Judy

U.S. Representative - District 28

Rivas, Luz M.

U.S. Representative - District 29

Friedman, Laura

Friedman, LauraD

U.S. Representative - District 30

Cisneros, Gilbert Ray

Cisneros, Gilbert RayD

U.S. Representative - District 31

Sherman, Brad

U.S. Representative - District 32

Aguilar, Pete

U.S. Representative - District 33

Gomez, Jimmy

U.S. Representative - District 34

Torres, Norma J.

Torres, Norma J.D

U.S. Representative - District 35

Lieu, Ted

U.S. Representative - District 36

Kamlager-Dove, Sydney

Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD

U.S. Representative - District 37

Sánchez, Linda T.

Sánchez, Linda T.D

U.S. Representative - District 38

Takano, Mark

U.S. Representative - District 39

Kim, Young

U.S. Representative - District 40

Calvert, Ken

U.S. Representative - District 41

Garcia, Robert

Garcia, RobertD

U.S. Representative - District 42

Waters, Maxine

Waters, MaxineD

U.S. Representative - District 43

Barragán, Nanette Diaz

Barragán, Nanette DiazD

U.S. Representative - District 44

Tran, Derek

U.S. Representative - District 45

Correa, J. Luis

Correa, J. LuisD

U.S. Representative - District 46

Min, Dave

U.S. Representative - District 47

Issa, Darrell

U.S. Representative - District 48

Levin, Mike

U.S. Representative - District 49

Peters, Scott H.

Peters, Scott H.D

U.S. Representative - District 50

Jacobs, Sara

U.S. Representative - District 51

Vargas, Juan

U.S. Representative - District 52

Economy

Unemployment Rate: 4.7%
Economic Profile: Residential / suburban · Commercial growth
Employment Sectors: Educational Services · Health Care & Social Assistance · Manufacturing · Retail
Major Employers: Walmart Distribution Center · Rowland Unified School District · Biola University

Education

School Districts: Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District · East Whittier City School District · Whittier Union High School District · Rio Hondo College District
Colleges & Universities: Biola University · Cerritos College

Infrastructure

Transportation: Interstate access · Public transit
Utilities: Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
Major Facilities: Hospital

Recreation

Outdoor Access: Yes
Major Recreation Areas: La Mirada Regional Park · Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center · La Mirada Golf Course
Parks & Trails: City parks · Regional trails

History

Founded: 1888
Incorporated: 1960
Named After: Spanish word for 'the look'
Historical Significance: La Mirada is significant for its transformation from agricultural land to a master-planned community, showcasing innovative urban development in the mid-20th century.
Key Events: Andrew McNally purchased land in 1888 and established Windermere Ranch. · La Mirada Land Company formed in 1896 to promote the area. · Became a planned city in the 1950s. · Incorporated as Mirada Hills in March 1960. · Name changed to La Mirada in December 1960.