Loma Linda, California - Definition and Overview

Loma Linda is a city located in San Bernardino County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,681.

Geography

Loma Linda is located at 34°2'54" North, 117°15'2" West (34.048364, -117.250648)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.0 km² (7.3 mi²). 19.0 km² (7.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 18,681 people, 7,536 households, and 4,498 families residing in the city. The population density is 981.3/km² (2,541.7/mi²). There are 8,084 housing units at an average density of 424.7/km² (1,099.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 54.18% White, 7.21% African American, 0.49% Native American, 24.38% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 7.51% from other races, and 6.05% from two or more races. 16.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,536 households out of which 27.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% are non-families. 31.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 3.09.

In the city the population is spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $38,204, and the median income for a family is $45,774. Males have a median income of $36,086 versus $35,096 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,189. 15.1% of the population and 12.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.6% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Notable Features

Loma Linda University School of Medicine is one of the most advanced in the U.S. Also, a School of Dentistry and School of Nursing attract hundreds in enrollment each year.

External links

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=34.048364&longitude=-117.250648&zoom=6)
  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=34.048364&lon=-117.250648&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100)
  • Aerial photograph from Microsoft Terraserver (http://terraserver.microsoft.com/map.aspx?t=1&s=14&lon=-117.250648&lat=34.048364&w=750&h=500)