Maywood, California
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Maywood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 28,083 at the 2000 census. About one third of its residents work in the factories at nearby Vernon and Commerce. [link]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 28,083 people, 6,469 households, and 5,699 families residing in the city. The population density was 9,188.9/km² (23,887.2/mi²). There were 6,701 housing units at an average density of 2,192.6/km² (5,699.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 42.99% White, 0.36% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 50.48% from other races, and 4.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 96.33% of the population.There were 6,469 households out of which 62.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.9% were non-families. 8.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.33 and the average family size was 4.47.
In the city the population was spread out with 37.0% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 13.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,480, and the median income for a family was $30,361. Males had a median income of $20,646 versus $16,397 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,926. About 23.1% of families and 24.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.3% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
Sports
The ABA team, the Beijing Aoshen Olympians played their innagural season at the Maywood Community Center during the 2005-2006 season. They made it tho the playoffs, but lost to the SoCal Legends in the Great Eight Tournament in Rochester.
Education
Maywood is a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.Maywood is served by several public elementary schools, including:
- Fishburn Avenue Elementary School (Maywood)
- Heliotrope Elementary School (Maywood)
- Loma Vista Elementary School (Maywood)
- Maywood New Elementary #5 (opening soon)
- Nueva Vista Elementary School (Bell)
In addition, the Southeast Area New Learning Center (9-12) is in Maywood.
Private schools include Maywood Baptist Pilgrim Christ (K-12) and St. Rose of Lima School (K-8).
Controversy
According to the March 29, 2006 CBS Evening News, more than 50% of the city's population are illegal aliens, and the mayor has declared that the city will refuse to cooperate with any enforcement of U.S. immigration law, declaring the city a "haven for Illegals". A local church leader has agreed to work with him with him in this endeavor. This sparked controversy after days of protests in late march on immigration bill H.R. 4437, a bill that makes it a felony for any individual being in the United States illegally.
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