Grand Terrace, California

City of Grand Terrace
City

Grand Terrace's city limits sign at its southern border, as seen from I-215

Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
City of Grand Terrace

Location in the United States

Coordinates: 34°02′02″N 117°18′49″W / 34.03389°N 117.31361°W / 34.03389; -117.31361Coordinates: 34°02′02″N 117°18′49″W / 34.03389°N 117.31361°W / 34.03389; -117.31361[1]
Country  United States
State  California
County San Bernardino
Incorporated November 30, 1978[2]
Government
 • Type Council-manager[3]
 • Mayor Darcy McNaboe[4]
 • Interim city manager Carol Jacobs[3]
Area[5]
 • Total 3.502 sq mi (9.070 km2)
 • Land 3.502 sq mi (9.070 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation[1] 1,063 ft (324 m)
Population (April 1, 2010)[6]
 • Total 12,040
 • Estimate (2013)[6] 12,337
 • Density 3,400/sq mi (1,300/km2)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 • Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP code 92313
Area code(s) 909
FIPS code 06-30658
GNIS feature ID 1660692
Website www.grandterrace-ca.gov

Grand Terrace is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 12,040 at the 2010 census, up from 11,626 at the 2000 census. Grand Terrace is located between Highgrove and Colton, along the 215 and Aqua Mansa industrial corridors. The city is situated between two mountain ridges: Blue Mountain to the east and the La Loma Hills to the west.

History

The city was incorporated in 1978. In the early 1900s it was known as East Riverside, then South Colton and later as the community of Grand Terrace. Settlers date back to the 1800s [7] including the Spanish California and Mexican California period, then came Mormon settlers in the 1850s in the San Bernardino Valley [8] and Seventh-day Adventists in 1905, whose medical university campus is located in nearby Loma Linda;[9] and finally, the Southern California suburbia and sunbelt growth periods in the late half of the 20th century.

Overview

This 3.6-square-mile (9.3 km2) community has an average elevation of 1,065 feet (325 m). Its motto, inscribed on the city flag, is "The Blue Mountain City" (its official slogan is "A city set upon a mountain cannot be hidden"), and refers to the Blue Lupine flower that used to grow on Blue Mountain in the spring.

According to the city's web site, the 2000 census revealed that Grand Terrace has the highest median income in the Inland Empire region at $61,068. According to an article in The Press-Enterprise dated May 31, 2002, "Its clean streets, quiet neighborhoods and no violent crime are big draws for its middle-income population."

Geography

Grand Terrace is located at 34°1′52″N 117°19′0″W / 34.03111°N 117.31667°W / 34.03111; -117.31667 (34.031019, -117.316683).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19705,901—
19808,49844.0%
199010,94628.8%
200011,6266.2%
201012,0403.6%
Est. 201412,414[11]3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010

The 2010 United States Census[13] reported that Grand Terrace had a population of 12,040. The population density was 3,438.0 per square mile (1,327.4/km²). The racial makeup of Grand Terrace was 7,912 (65.7%) White (46.4% Non-Hispanic White),[14] 673 (5.6%) African American, 120 (1.0%) Native American, 778 (6.5%) Asian, 32 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 1,898 (15.8%) from other races, and 627 (5.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,708 persons (39.1%).

The Census reported that 11,927 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 50 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 63 (0.5%) were institutionalized.

There were 4,403 households, of which 1,548 (35.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,214 (50.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 599 (13.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 254 (5.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 285 (6.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 26 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,026 households (23.3%) were made up of individuals and 395 (9.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71. There were 3,067 families (69.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.20.

2,781 people (23.1% of the population) were under the age of 18, 1,244 people (10.3%) aged 18 to 24, 3,320 people (27.6%) aged 25 to 44, 3,195 people (26.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,500 people (12.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.1 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

There were 4,649 housing units at an average density of 1,327.5 per square mile (512.6/km²), of which 2,790 (63.4%) were owner-occupied, and 1,613 (36.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.0%. 7,848 people (65.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,079 people (33.9%) lived in rental housing units.

According to the 2010 United States Census, Grand Terrace had a median household income of $64,073, with 6.5% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[14]

2000

At the 2000 census,[15] there were 11,626 people, 4,221 households and 3,051 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,352.3 per square mile (1,293.6/km²). There were 4,458 housing units at an average density of 1,285.4 per square mile (496.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.8% White, 4.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.6% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 9.8% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.4% of the population.

There were 4,221 households of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.6.

26.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

The median household income was $53,649 and the median family income was $61,068. Males had a median income of $41,417 compared with $30,491 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,787. About 4.5% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Grand Terrace is in the 20th Senate District, represented by Democrat Connie Leyva, and in the 47th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Cheryl Brown.[16]

In the United States House of Representatives, Grand Terrace is in California's 31st congressional district, represented by Democrat Pete Aguilar.[17]

Currently the city council consists of Mayor Darcy McNaboe, Sylvia Robles, Jackie Mitchell, Douglas Wilson, and William Hussey.[4]

The interim city manager is Carol Jacobs.[3]

Rankings

Grand Terrace was named one of the "Top 100 Cities to Live In" by Money magazine in 2007.

Public safety

The City of Grand Terrace contracts with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Grand Terrace is known for having one of the lowest crime rates in the area, the San Bernardino County Fire Department has a fire station on City Center Court.

Education

The Colton Joint Unified School District serves the students of Grand Terrace with Grand Terrace Elementary School, Terrace View Elementary School, Terrace Hills Middle School, and Grand Terrace High School.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino operates the Blessed Junipero Serra House of Formation in Grand Terrace.[18]

Crime

Ramona Dorsey fatally beat her 11-year-old son, Kevin Lee Wilburn, authorities said. The boy died at Loma Linda University Medical Center on Nov. 16, 1991. [19]

On 06/27/1997, Joseph Marquez was found shot to death behind a building off of La Cadena and De Berry Road. [20]

On 07/06/2009 park manager John Haning and a maintenance man were doing monthly rounds to check on meters inside the Grand Royal Estates on Newport Avenue when they came across the body of 63-year-old Thomas Harker Sr. Sheriff's detectives arrested 28-year-old Thomas Harker Jr., who is suspected of stabbing his 63-year-old father to death behind the mobile home they shared. [21]

Richard Williamson, 48, died in a gun battle outside the Cal Skate Roller Rink. Another security guard and a bystander were also injured. The rink was hosting an all-night New Year's Eve celebration when a suspect was asked to leave. Shortly after, shots were fired in the parking lot just before 2 a.m. The shooting left bullet holes in the building, a parked car and a big rig parked across the street. After an investigation, detectives arrested Ezekiel Isaiah George, 18, of Perris; Topaz Prince Crummie, 20, of San Jacinto; Adrian Gentry, 17, of Adelanto; Laquan Trice, 15, of Perris; and Maurice Lamont Martin, Jr., 17, of Perris. [22]

Clubs

Women's Club

Lions Club

References

  1. 1 2 "Grand Terrace". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
  2. ↑ "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (Word). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "City Manager". Grand Terrace, CA. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "City Council". Grand Terrace, CA. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  6. 1 2 "Grand Terrace (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  7. ↑ http://www.cityofgrandterrace.org/index.aspx?NID=56
  8. ↑ http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/willis/
  9. ↑ http://www.llu.edu/
  10. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Grand Terrace city". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  14. 1 2 http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0630658.html. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  16. ↑ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  17. ↑ "California's 31st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
  18. ↑ Times, Los Angeles. "Working to fill a dire need for priests". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  19. ↑ http://www.sbsun.com/general-news/20090718/grand-terrace-homicide-citys-first-in-17-years
  20. ↑ http://cms.sbcounty.gov/Portals/34/HomicideColdCase/1997/Marquez,%20Joseph.pdf?ver=2011-01-26-153115-240
  21. ↑ http://www.whittierdailynews.com/article/ZZ/20090713/NEWS/907139866
  22. ↑ http://abc7.com/news/5-arrested-for-grand-terrace-nye-shooting/463860/

External links

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