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San Dimas (
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for " Saint Dismas") is a city in the
San Gabriel Valley The San Gabriel Valley (), sometimes referred to by its initials as SGV, is one of the principal valleys of Southern California, with the city of Los Angeles directly bordering it to the west and occupying the vast majority of the southeastern ...
of
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, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 34,924. It historically took its name from San Dimas Canyon in the
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above the northern section of present-day San Dimas. San Dimas is bordered by the
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range to the north, Glendora and
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to the west, La Verne to its north and east side, Pomona to its south and east side,
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and the unincorporated community of Ramona to the southwest, and the unincorporated community of West San Dimas, which is an enclave in the southwestern portion of the city.


History

Tongva Indians occupied the area. The first known European exploration of the area was in 1774, when
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passed through on the first overland expedition of Las Californias, from
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-Mexico towards
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. The area was originally developed in 1837 with the Mexican land grant from Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado to Ygnacio Palomares and Ricardo Vejar for the Rancho San Jose, then in
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. It later became known as La Cienega Mud Springs, so named because of local mud springs that created a
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and healing place. Palomares and Vejar conducted sheep and cattle operations on Rancho San Jose, also growing crops for consumption by the residents of the rancho. In the early 1860s, a severe drought decimated the ranch's population of sheep and cattle. Ygnacio Palomares died in 1864, and his widow began selling the ranch land in 1865. Vejar lost his share by
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to two Los Angeles merchants, Isaac Schlesinger and Hyman Tischler, in 1864. In 1866, Schlesinger and Tischler sold the ranch to Louis Phillips. The arrival of the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Railroad in 1887, later purchased by
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, led to La Cienega Mud Springs being first mapped. The ensuing land boom resulted in the formation of the San Jose Ranch Company, which first laid out streets. Small businesses began to open soon thereafter, and the city took on a new name: San Dimas. Growth was rapid, and San Dimas soon became an agricultural community.
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crops were planted first; then orange and
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groves covered the town and the San Gabriel Valley. At one time, four citrus packing houses and a
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factory were located in San Dimas. The Sunkist name originated here, first spelled "Sunkissed". Oranges were the major crop and business in San Dimas until the mid-20th century. San Dimas incorporated as a city in 1960, and is now known for its Western art, small-town feel, and equestrian qualities. In the 1990s, San Dimas was also host to the Miss Rodeo California State Pageant, run by A. F. "Shorty" Feldbush and various other city volunteers. The week-long pageant was held in conjunction with the city's Western Days and Rodeo, until the pageant moved to its new home in central California. In 1971, the San Dimas Golf Course was purchased. In 1972, San Dimas Community Hospital opened its 92-bed facility. In 1981, the San Dimas Swim and Racquet Club was built next to San Dimas High School, according to the San Dimas Historical Society.


Geography

San Dimas is a
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of
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nestled along the
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of the
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, about east/northeast of
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and north of the
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. According to the
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, the city has a total area of , of which is covered by water. Cinnamon Creek crosses the city, roughly parallel to the Arrow Highway, before reaching Cinnamon Falls near San Dimas Avenue. San Dimas runs along and southward from historic
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, another part of its development in the earlier 20th century. Other major arteries include Arrow Highway (east–west) and San Dimas Avenue (north–south). The Foothill Freeway (I-210) connects the city to
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and the
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, with California State Route 57 connecting to Orange County and the beaches.


Climate

This region experiences hot and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above . According to the
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, San Dimas has a
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, ''Csb'' on climate maps.


Demographics

San Dimas first appeared as a city in the 1970 U.S. Census part of the East San Gabriel Valley
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(CCD).


2020 census

The 2020 United States census reported that the population of San Dimas was 34,924 people with 11,396 households. There were a total of 13,033 housing units. The population density was . The racial makeup of the city was 49.5% White (40.8% Non-Hispanic White), 3.8% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 14.3% Asian, and 0.1% Pacific Islander, with 12.4% from other races, and 18.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents, of any race, made up 37.0% of the population. Of the 11,396 households. 20.4% had children under 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, and 26.9% had a female householder with no spouse present. About 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.9 persons per household and the average family size per household was 3.36 persons. In the city, the age distribution was 20.4% under the age of 18, with 4.9% being 5 and under. 79.6% of the population was over the age of 18, while 19.2% were over the age of 65. Of those over the age of 65, 11.7% were between the age of 65 and 74, 5.6% were between the age of 75 and 84, and 1.9% were 85 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years of age. 53.5% of the population is female. The median income for a household in the city was $90,234. The median income for a family with a married couple present in the household was $124,368 and for families, in general, was $110,969. Nonfamily households held a median income of $40,720. 8.8% of the population were below the
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. Of the total population, 6.9% of minors (those under the age of 18) and 11.3% of adults (those older than 18) were living below the poverty line. 58.1% of those living in San Dimas were employed. The average person living in the city took 33.3 minutes to travel to work. 74.9% of those persons drove alone, 11.2%
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ed, 1.7% used a form of public transportation, 1.7% walked. 8.4% of those living in the city worked from home.


2010 census

The 2010 United States census reported that San Dimas had a population of 33,371. The population density was . The racial makeup of San Dimas was 24,038 (72.0%) White with 52.3% being non-Hispanic white, 1,084 (3.2%) African American, 233 (0.7%) Native American, 3,496 (10.5%) Asian, 48 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 2,828 (8.5%) from other races, and 1,644 (4.9%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 10,491 persons (31.4%). The census reported that 32,831 people (98.4% of the population) lived in households, 320 (1.0%) lived in noninstitutionalized group quarters, and 220 (0.7%) were institutionalized. Of the 12,030 households, 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 54.9% were opposite-sex married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, 4.5% were unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 91 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. About 22.2% were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73.
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comprised 72.1% of all households; the average family size was 3.19. The population was distributed as 20.9% under the age of 18, 9.8% aged 18 to 24, 22.6% aged 25 to 44, 31.1% aged 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males. Of the 12,506 housing units, at an average density of , 72.8% were owner-occupied, and 3,273 (27.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.6%. About 73.4% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 25.0% lived in rental housing units. According to the 2010 United States census, San Dimas had a median household income of $78,685, with 6.6% of the population living below the federal poverty line.


2000 census

As of the
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of 2000, 34,980 people, 12,163 households, and 8,988 families were residing in the city. The
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was 2,255.7 people/sq mi (870.8/km). The 12,503 housing units averaged 806.3/sq mi (311.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 74.66% White, 3.30% African American, 0.69% Native American, 9.39% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 7.34% from other races, and 4.39% from two or more races. About 23.34% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. Of the 12,163 households, 35.5% had children under 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were not families. About 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.78, and the average family size was 3.23. In the city, the age distribution was 25.5% under 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $62,885, and for a family was $72,124. Males had a median income of $53,009 versus $36,057 for females. The
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for the city was $28,321. 6.3% of the population and 3.6% of families were below the
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. Of the total population, 5.9% of those under the age of 18 and 11.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. According to
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, Mexican (16.4%) and German (9.4%) were the most common ancestries. Mexico (21.0%) and the Philippines (8.6%) were the most common foreign places of birth.


Local features


Attractions

* Raging Waters Los Angeles, one of California's largest water parks * The Pacific Railroad Museum, a museum and library in the former
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San Dimas Depot on Bonita Ave., operated by the Pacific Railroad Society * Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park * San Dimas Dog Park * San Dimas Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center - The San Dimas Canyon Nature Center was the first nature center in the Los Angeles County Park system opened in the 1950s. For decades, nature enthusiasts have come to discover the center’s unique artifacts, fun facts about the native animals, and learn exciting information about the area and its rich history.


Businesses

* Headquarters of
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, a pioneer in the
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industry * Headquarters of Curative, a healthcare startup known for its scalable
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during the
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Government

In the
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, San Dimas is in , and in . In the
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, San Dimas is in .


Education

The majority of the city lies within the Bonita Unified School District and students attend San Dimas High School. Students living in the Via Verde neighborhood south of Puente Avenue and along San Dimas Avenue attend South Hills High School in the Covina-Valley Unified School District. Small numbers of students attend school in Charter Oak Unified School District. The city is also home to Life Pacific College, which is affiliated with the
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, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees.


Infrastructure


Transportation

The
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A Line is currently being extended east from its current terminus in
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to Pomona. The extended line will include a San Dimas station. The station is currently under construction and will be in service with the rest of the extension in early 2025.


Law enforcement

The
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provides law enforcement services for the city of San Dimas and operates the San Dimas Station.


Fire department

The
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provides fire protection services for the city of San Dimas.


Health care

The
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operates the Pomona Health Center in Pomona, serving most of San Dimas. Some portions of San Dimas are served by the Monrovia Health Center in
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.


Notable people

The following individuals are either notable current or former residents of San Dimas (R), were born or raised in San Dimas in their early years (B), or otherwise have a significant connection to the history of the San Dimas area (C). * Ewell Blackwell, baseball player,
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(B) * Shannan Click, fashion model (B) *
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, gymnast in the 2000 Olympics in
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for the U.S. Olympic Team (B) * Bill Dwyre, columnist for ''
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'' (R) * D.J. Hackett, wide receiver most recently with the
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(B) *
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, soccer player for the United States national team (B) * Christian Jimenez, soccer player,
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of
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(B) * Ian Johnson, football player,
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(B) * Derek Klena, actor best known for ''
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'', ''
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'', and ''
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'' (B) * Peter Lambert, baseball player,
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(B) * Lela Lee, actress and comic book writer (B) *
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, soccer player for the United States national team (B) * Wayne Moses, football coach for the St. Louis Rams, USC, UCLA, Washington, Stanford, Pitt, San Diego State and New Mexico (B) * Bre Payton, writer for '' The Federalist'' (B) * Chris Pettit, baseball player,
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and
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(B) * P. J. Pilittere, Major League Baseball coach of
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(B) * Brett Pill, Major League Baseball player,
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(B) * Jeremy Reed, baseball player,
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(B) * Esther Snyder, co-founder of In-N-Out Burger (R) * Guy Snyder, former president of In-N-Out Burger (B) *
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, co-founder of In-N-Out Burger (R) * Lynsi Snyder, owner of In-N-Out Burger (B) * Rich Snyder, former president of In-N-Out Burger (B) * J. J. Spaun, professional golfer (B) * Horace Jeremiah "Jerry" Voorhis, U.S. Representative and founder of Voorhis School for Boys (C) * Adam Wylie, actor best known for television series ''
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'' (B)


In popular culture

From the ''Bill & Ted'' franchise: * William "Bill" S. Preston, Esq., San Dimas High School student and time traveler. * Theodore "Ted" Logan, San Dimas High School student and time traveler.


See also

* San Dimas Hotel


References


External links

*
San Dimas Chamber of Commerce
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