Rolling Hills, California
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| City of Rolling Hills | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Incorporated (city) | 1957-01-24 [1] |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | B. Allen Lay [2] |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.08 sq mi (7.97 km²) |
| - Land | 3.08 sq mi (7.97 km²) |
| - Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Population (2000)[3] | |
| - Total | 1,871 |
| - Density | 607.7/sq mi (234.6/km²) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 90274 |
| Area code(s) | 310 |
| FIPS code | 06-62602 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661325 |
| Website: http://palosverdes.com/rh/ | |
Rolling Hills is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,871. According to the 2000 US Census, Rolling Hills is the 21st richest place in the United States (based upon per capita income), and #4 for places with a population of at least 1,000.
Rolling Hills consists of a single gated community. Residents work, shop, attend school, and obtain other services in the other towns on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Incorporated in 1957, the city maintains a ranch character, with no traffic lights, large spaces between houses (cf. population density below), and wide equestrian paths along streets. The city borders Rolling Hills Estates to the north and Rancho Palos Verdes on all other sides (including the empty Portuguese Bend landslide area to the south).
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[edit] Geography
Rolling Hills is located at (33.759350, -118.341550)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,871 people, 645 households, and 554 families residing in the city. The population density was 234.5/km² (607.7/mi²). There were 682 housing units at an average density of 85.5/km² (221.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.80% White, 2.03% African American, 14.00% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.54% of the population.
There were 645 households out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.6% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 15.1% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was in excess of $200,000, as is the median income for a family. Males have a median income in excess of $100,000 versus $52,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $111,031. None of the families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line. No one under the age of 18 or 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
[edit] Education
The city is served by Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. PVPUSD schools have constantly ranked among the best in California and the nation. The Washington Post once ranked Palos Verdes Peninsula High School as the 8th best public or private high school in the nation. Also, Chadwick School is well known K-12 private school that serves the area.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Rolling Hills is located in the 25th Senate District, represented by Democrat Edward Vincent, and in the 54th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Betty Karnette. Federally, Rolling Hills is located in California's 46th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +6[6] and is represented by Republican Dana Rohrabacher.
[edit] References
- ^ Incorporation Dates of California Cities. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ City of Rolling Hills City Officials. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ Rolling Hills city, California - Fact Sheet - American FactFinder. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
[edit] External links
- Rolling Hills official website
- LA County Disaster Communications Service ( DCS ) Lomita Sheriff Station
- Rolling Hills, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
