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Alhambra, California Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alhambra is 83,000, with 48% male and 52% female. The city has experienced steady growth due to its location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and its diverse community.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1903
  • County: Los Angeles County
  • Land area: 7.6 square miles
  • Population density: 10,921 people per square mile
  • Area code: 626
  • Zip code: 91801, 91803

Geography and Location

Alhambra is located in Los Angeles County, California, about 8 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The city is part of the San Gabriel Valley and is known for its diverse population, thriving businesses, and proximity to cultural and entertainment hubs in Los Angeles. Alhambra is bordered by cities like Pasadena, San Gabriel, and Monterey Park. It is easily accessible via Interstate 10 and State Route 710. The area experiences a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.0 years
Median household income: $39,213
Median house value: $210,400

Population by Race

Races in Alhambra:

  • Hispanic (35.5%)
  • Chinese (33.1%)
  • Other race (16.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (13.8%)
  • Vietnamese (4.9%)
  • Other Asian (4.1%)
  • Two or more races (4.0%)
  • Filipino (2.0%)
  • Black (1.7%)
  • Japanese (1.6%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Korean (0.8%)
  • Asian Indian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (3.0%), Irish (2.5%), English (2.2%), Italian (2.1%), United States (1.2%).

Elevation: 500 feet

Land area: 7.6 square miles

Map of Alhambra, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alhambra

  • High school or higher: 73.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 27.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alhambra city

  • Never married: 32.7%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

50.9% Foreign born (37.5% Asia, 12.0% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +3,601 (+4.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Alhambra:

  • ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (100 S RAYMOND AVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Alhambra:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alhambra:

  • BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA (about 17 miles; BURBANK, CA; Abbreviation: BUR)
  • LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ (about 19 miles; LONG BEACH, CA; Abbreviation: LGB)
  • LOS ANGELES INTL (about 21 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Abbreviation: LAX)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alhambra:

  • EL MONTE (about 8 miles; EL MONTE, CA; Abbreviation: EMT)
  • COMPTON/WOODLEY (about 16 miles; COMPTON, CA; Abbreviation: CPM)
  • JACK NORTHROP FIELD/HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL (about 18 miles; HAWTHORNE, CA; Abbreviation: HHR)

Amtrak stations near Alhambra:

  • 5 miles: PASADENA (150 S. ROBLES AVE.) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 8 miles: LOS ANGELES (800 N. ALAMEDA ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: GLENDALE (400 W. CERRITOS AVE.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Alhambra:

  • CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCH-LA (Full-time enrollment: 587; Location: 1000 S FREMONT AVE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.cspp.edu; Offers Doctor’s degree)
  • ALHAMBRA BEAUTY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 115; Location: 200 W MAIN ST; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alhambra:

  • EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE (about 3 miles; MONTEREY PARK, CA; Full-time enrollment: 12,670)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LOS ANGELES (about 3 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 14,556)
  • PASADENA CITY COLLEGE (about 5 miles; PASADENA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 11,867)
  • EAST LOS ANGELES OCCUPATIONAL CENTER (about 6 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,186)
  • RIO HONDO COLLEGE (about 9 miles; WHITTIER, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,996)
  • WHITTIER COLLEGE (about 9 miles; WHITTIER, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,224)
  • LOS ANGELES TRADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 10 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 8,528)

Schools

Public high schools in Alhambra:

  • ALHAMBRA HIGH (Students: 3,240; Location: 101 S. SECOND ST.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MARK KEPPEL HIGH (Students: 2,260; Location: 501 E. HELLMAN AVE.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • INDEPENDENCE HIGH (ALTER.) (Students: 262; Location: 217 N. GARFIELD AVE.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • CENTURY HIGH (CONT) (Students: 201; Location: 20 S. MARENGO AVE.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ALHAMBRA SD COMMUNITY DAY (Students: 32; Location: 15 W. ALHAMBRA RD.; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high schools in Alhambra:

  • RAMONA CONVENT SECONDARY SCHOO (Students: 560; Location: 1701 W. RAMONA RD; Grades: 7 – 12; Girls only)
  • LEEWAY (Students: 109; Location: NINE N ALMANSOR ST; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alhambra:

  • BALDWIN (MARTHA) ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,192; Location: 900 S. ALMANSOR AVE.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • RAMONA ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,047; Location: 509 W. NORWOOD PL.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • NORTHRUP (WILLIAM) ELEMENTARY (Students: 931; Location: 409 S. ATLANTIC BLVD.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • FREMONT ELEMENTARY (Students: 851; Location: 2001 S. ELM ST.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • PARK ELEMENTARY (Students: 804; Location: 301 N. MARENGO AVE.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • MARGUERITA ELEMENTARY (Students: 794; Location: 1603 S. MARGUERITA AVE.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • GARFIELD ELEMENTARY (Students: 755; Location: 110 W. MCLEAN ST.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • GRANADA ELEMENTARY (Students: 687; Location: 100 S. GRANADA AVE.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • OPTIONS FOR YOUTH – SAN GABRIEL, INC. (Students: 659; Location: 1300 E. MAIN ST., SUITE 110; Grades: KG – 12)
  • EMERY PARK ELEMENTARY (Students: 556; Location: 2821 W. COMMONWEALTH AVE.; Grades: KG – 08)

Biggest private primary/middle schools in Alhambra:

  • ST THERESE SCHOOL (Students: 297; Location: 515 N VEGA; Grades: KG – 8)
  • EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 288; Location: 840 SOUTH ALMANSOR; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ST THOMAS MORE ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 277; Location: 2510 S FREMONT AVENUE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ALL SOULS PARISH SCHOOL (Students: 199; Location: 29 SOUTH ELECTRIC AVE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ONEONTA MONTESSORI (Students: 182; Location: 2221 POPLAR BLVD; Grades: PK – 6)
  • LILYS GARDEN PRESCHOOL (Students: 165; Location: 616 S CHAPEL AVE; Grades: PK – KG)
  • CHILDTIME CHILDREN’S CENTER (Students: 85; Location: 1418 S VEGA; Grades: PK – KG)
  • FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALHAMB (Students: 84; Location: 101 S ATLANTIC BLVD; Grades: PK – KG)
  • VIRGIN MARY PRESCH – DAYCARE C (Students: 66; Location: 700 W FRONT ST; Grades: PK – KG)
  • CHILDRENS MONTESSORI CENTER (Students: 65; Location: 150 N GARFIELD; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Alhambra:

  • ALHAMBRA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,022,879; Location: 410 W. MAIN ST.; 151,097 books; 2,487 audio materials; 6,747 video materials; 245 serial subscriptions)

 

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