Pico Rivera is a city located in southeastern

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. The city is situated approximately southeast of downtown Los Angeles, on the eastern edge of the Los Angeles basin, and on the southern edge of the area known as the

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. As of the 2020 United States census, the city has a population of 62,088. Pico Rivera is bordered by Montebello to the west,

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to the south,

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to the southeast, and Whittier to the east.

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's Advanced Systems Division developed the

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bomber here.

History

Situated on a rich alluvial plain between the Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel River, Pico Rivera was originally two unincorporated agricultural communities: Pico (named for

Pío Pico Don (honorific), Don Pío de Jesús Pico IV (May 5, 1801 – September 11, 1894) was a California politician, ranchero, and entrepreneur, famous for serving as the List of governors of California before 1850, last governor of Alta California und ...

, the last

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governor of California and located in the northern portion of what is now Pico Rivera) and Rivera (the Spanish word for "riverbank", located in the southern portion). By the end of the 19th century, the

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had been built through Rivera, while the

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(later the

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) had been built through Pico. In 1902, they were joined by the

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through Rivera. The Los Nietos Townsite Company was established by J. Fletcher Isbell and William T. Bone in 1887, selling land that had once been part of Pio Pico's

Rancho Paso de Bartolo Rancho Paso de Bartolo also called Rancho Paso de Bartolo Viejo was a Mexican land grant in present-day Los Angeles County, California given in 1835 by Governor Jose Figueroa to Juan Crispin Perez. The name refers to a San Gabriel River ford ca ...

. One of their first sales was to Joseph Burke, whose family cultivated orchards and operated a winery near Rivera. The area was served by three schools: Ranchito (northern), Rivera (southern), and Pico (around Jimtown), all of which fed into Whittier Union High School. The area was once predominantly agricultural; but, at the end of WWII, the fast rising demand for homes lured builders to the attractive terrain. Since the 1950s, it has been both residential as well as industrial. It had a

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plant for many years:

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. Pico Rivera lies below the

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, making it one of the "

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". In January 1958, 56 percent of the electorate voted for incorporation. They approved a Council-Manager form of government, and the name "Pico Rivera" was established for the new city. Five citizens were chosen from a slate of 24 candidates to serve as members of the first City Council; Pico Rivera officially became the 61st city in Los Angeles County.

Geography

Pico Rivera is bordered by

on the southwest,

on the southeast, Whittier on the east,

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on the northeast, Montebello on the northwest, and

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on the west. Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard, CA 19 runs through the center of the city, and the San Gabriel River Freeway (

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) runs along its southeastern edge. According to the

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, the city has a total area of . of it is land and of it (6.60%) is water. Pico Rivera was the epicenter of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake on March 16, 2010, which occurred at 4:04 a.m.

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(11:04 a.m.

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Demographics

Pico Rivera first appeared as a city in the 1960 U.S. Census as part of the Whittier census county division. Prior to 1960, the area was included in the unincorporated portion of the now defunct Whittier Township (1950 pop. 68,368).

2020 census

2010 census

The 2010 United States census reported that Pico Rivera had a population of 62,942. The population density was . The racial makeup of Pico Rivera was 5.2% Non-Hispanic White, 1.0% Black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 2.6% Asian, and 0.1% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 91.2% of the population. The Census reported that 62,488 people (99.3% of the population) lived in households, 39 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 415 (0.7%) were institutionalized. There were 16,566 households, out of which 8,073 (48.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 8,843 (53.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3,334 (20.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,470 (8.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,041 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 91 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,276 households (13.7%) were made up of individuals, and 1,154 (7.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.77. There were 13,647

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(82.4% of all households); the average family size was 4.10. The population was spread out, with 16,792 people (26.7%) under the age of 18, 6,971 people (11.1%) aged 18 to 24, 17,225 people (27.4%) aged 25 to 44, 14,323 people (22.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 7,631 people (12.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males. There were 17,109 housing units at an average density of , of which 11,440 (69.1%) were owner-occupied, and 5,126 (30.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%. 44,643 people (70.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 17,845 people (28.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the

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of 2000, there were 63,428 people, 16,468 households, and 13,866 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 16,807 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 49.44%

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, 0.71%

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, 1.35% Native American, 2.65% Asian, 0.12%

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, 40.28% from other races, and 5.44% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 88.29% of the population. There were 16,468 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were

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living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.83 and the average family size was 4.12. The population of the city has 31.0% people under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $41,564, and the median income for a family was $45,422. Males had a median income of $29,397 versus $24,491 for females. The

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for the city was $13,011. About 11.6% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the

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, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

and

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were the most common ancestries.

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and

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were the most common foreign places of birth.

Economy

The

, a manufacturing facility at the corner of Rosemead and Washington boulevards, was owned and operated by the

. The plant opened in 1958 and closed in 1980 and was purchased by

in 1982 for its Advanced Systems Division. Upon the unveiling of the

bomber in 1988, it was revealed that much of the development for the former

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had occurred at the site. In the early 1990s, the division was renamed the B-2 Division to reflect its most famous product. At its peak, the project employed approximately 13,000 workers in Pico Rivera. The site was closed and then demolished in 2001 partially due to air quality remediation efforts, and became a large retail center. There has been significant redevelopment in the city: the opening of the Pico Rivera Towne Center, a along Washington Boulevard, that has brought businesses into the city.City of Pico Rivera , REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
"Pico Crossing" is a with several national retailers. Noteworthy redevelopment has taken place in recent years along historic

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More developments include the "Pico Rivera Village Walk", a $22 million, located at the southwest corner of Whittier and Paramount boulevards. The has opened at the corner of Washington and Rosemead Boulevards. The cities taxes were raised from 10.25 percent to 10.75 percent in mid 2009. ''

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'' serves the city.

Top employers

2019

According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

2009

According to the city's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city were:

Sports

The north side of the city is home to the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, where concerts and other events are held.

Parks and recreation

There are nine parks and eight playgrounds throughout the city, including Smith Park on

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, Rivera Park on Shade Lane, Pico Park on

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, Rio Vista Park, and Stream Land Park at the north end of Durfee Road. The community enjoys more than 120 acres committed to public recreational facilities. There are 18 athletic fields, two gymnasiums and four community centers, a nine-hole executive golf course, skatepark and aquatic center.

Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course

In 1965, the Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course was built for the communal enjoyment of not only its residents and golfers, but also for those in the surrounding communities. The executive nine-hole course plays to a par 29 and measures 1,504 yards. The practice facilities include two putting greens and a covered driving range. Lighting throughout the golf course and driving range enables play and practice until 10:00 p.m.

Senior Center

Pico Rivera's Congressional Representative,

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, helped with the funding, and city officials launched a newly renovated

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that includes a high-tech computer lab with 16 computers and a modern dance room. Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the city's general fund, the

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350,000 renovation of the over 20-year-old center "is an example of your tax dollars at work," Napolitano told a crowd of local officials and residents, who toured the new facility. Napolitano secured a $198,000 federal grant for the project and the city contributed $157,000 in federal stimulus funds. The fitness room has 18 exercise machines, a set of free weights and two 40-inch flat screen TVs. The activity room has a mirrored wall with a ballet barre and a state-of-the-art sound system. The billiard room, which is a popular part of the senior center, was relocated to larger quarters within the center. Since August 24, 2010, it has housed four new pool tables.

Government

In the

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, Pico Rivera is in , and in 56th Assembly district, represented by

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Lisa Calderon. In the

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, Pico Rivera is in . The

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(LASD) operates the Pico Rivera Station in Pico Rivera. The

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operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier, serving Pico Rivera.

City Council

As of 2023, the city council is composed of Mayor Erik Lutz, Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Lara, Councilmembers Gustavo V. Camacho, Dr. Monica Sanchez, and John Garcia. The city has a council/city manager form of government. The title of Mayor is a ceremonial position that is changed each year within the council.

Emergency services

Fire protection in Pico Rivera is provided by the

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with ambulance transport by

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. The

provides law enforcement.

Education

The city is served by the El Rancho and Montebello Unified School Districts (K-12) with nearby university and college systems in Los Angeles and Orange counties providing higher education. Most students attend schools in the

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El Rancho High School El Rancho High School is a public high school located in the city of Pico Rivera, California, United States. It is a part of the El Rancho Unified School District. History El Rancho High School opened its doors in September 1952. Whittier Hig ...

was built in 1952 as part of the

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and unified with the elementary schools in 1962. In 1966, the El Rancho Dons won a CIF Championship in football.. Those who reside in the Montebello Gardens area are in the

Montebello Unified School District Montebello Unified School District is a school district based in Montebello, California, United States. Montebello USD serves the city of Montebello, portions of the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Downey, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Ro ...

. The

Armenian Mesrobian School The Armenian Mesrobian School is a K-12 Armenian school located in Pico Rivera, California, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is the first Armenian American Institution as it started as a Saturday School in the early 1950's. The School B ...

, a K-12 Armenian private school, is also located in Pico Rivera.

Transportation

One of Pico Rivera's chief attractions to residents and businesses is its central location. It is highly accessible via several freeways, the San Gabriel (605), Santa Ana (5) and the Pomona (60). Public transportation is provided by the

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(MTA) and Montebello Bus Lines. The MTA website also provides maps of bus and train routes. Information about

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schedule is available at City Hall or at hyperlink.

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service is available to elderly (over 55 years old) and disabled residents. Pico Rivera's main arterial roads that run from south–north include Rosemead Boulevard, Paramount Boulevard (does not connect to Montebello's Paramount Boulevard), and Passons Boulevard. The main arterial roads that run from west–east include

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, Washington Boulevard, Beverly Boulevard, and Telegraph Road. Mines Boulevard and San Gabriel River Parkway are other important arterials.

Notable people

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, late actress * Mack Ray Edwards (1918–1971), child sex abuser and serial killer * Actress

Lupe Ontiveros Guadalupe Ontiveros (; September 17, 1942 – July 26, 2012) was an American actress best known for portraying Rosalita in '' The Goonies'', and Yolanda Saldívar in the film ''Selena''. She acted in numerous films and television shows. Ontive ...

was "a longtime resident of Pico Rivera". * Singer

Jeanette Jurado Jeanette Livier Jurado (born November 14, 1965, East Los Angeles, California) is a member and lead vocalist of the popular American girl group, Exposé, along with Ann Curless, Gioia Bruno and, in the group's later years, Kelly Moneymaker. Sh ...

, a member of

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, is a Pico Rivera native who lived in Pico Rivera until high school. * Baseball player

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is an American director of scouting for the

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of Major League Baseball (MLB), a sports commentator, entrepreneur, coach, and former professional baseball relief pitcher. Flores attended

and the

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. He was also a part of the

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winning team in St. Louis. * Soccer player and two-time MLS Cup champion

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is a current player for the

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. Roldan graduated from

in 2013 and attended the

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. * Controversial former councilmember Gregory Salcido * James C. Shugg built the first schoolhouse, the Rivera School, in 1868. *

Gloria Molina Jesús Gloria Molina (May 31, 1948 – May 14, 2023) was an American politician who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council, the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Metropo ...

(1948–2023) American politician and a former member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Sister cities

* San Luis Potosi (city), Mexico * Mazatlan, Mexico *

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, Mexico *

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, Mexico

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