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72-456: Rain Bird had its origins in 1933 when Glendora, California , citrus grower Orton Englehart developed the first prototype of the horizontal action impact sprinkler . This new design offered slow rotation and more efficient watering than other sprinklers of that era, features that were long sought after by local irrigators. Orton's cousin and neighbor Clement LaFetra began helping him build and market

144-470: A 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $ 49,548 versus $ 35,062 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 25,993. 5.9% of the population and 3.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.7% were under the age of 18 and 5.0% are 65 or older. Glendora is run by a city council of five members. The members are elected by district and serve four-year (staggered) terms of office. Following each election,

216-426: A 2009 estimate, the median household income was $ 83,342 and the median family income was $ 107,287. The per capita income for the city was $ 39,648. About 3.5% of families and 5.4% of individuals were below the poverty line . German (12.0%) and English (11.6%) were the most common ancestries according to the 2000 census. Mexico (12.7%) and Taiwan (11%) were the most common foreign places of birth. According to

288-412: A median household income of $ 96,132, with 8.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line. As of the census of 2010, there were 50,073 people, 16,819 households, and 12,866 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,581.5 inhabitants per square mile (996.7/km ). There were 17,145 housing units at an average density of 895.7 per square mile (345.8/km ). The racial makeup of

360-491: A parking structure on the site of an old citrus packing plant west of Indian Hill Boulevard. Claremont also hosts several large retirement communities. Claremont has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's Tree City USA award for 22 consecutive years. When the city incorporated in 1907, local citizens started what has become the city's tree-planting tradition. Claremont is one of

432-532: A portion of each program day. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune , based in Monrovia , provides mainstream news coverage for Glendora. and surrounding "Foothill cities." The Tribune carries a list of current articles as well as a history of articles concerning the City of Glendora and cities immediately surrounding the City of Glendora. Library Happenings is a bi-monthly newsletter published and distributed by

504-566: A stance that has earned the news outlet a moderately-large on-line subscriber base as well as 18 thousand “like” subscribers on Facebook out of a city population of 50 thousand. Consistently detailing measures on the ballot at every election has made the news source a secondary source of information, with the primary source being the City of Glendora's official web sites. The news outlet also occasionally carries information about local employment openings that have social benefit (such as environmental jobs), and routinely carries updated information about

576-608: Is The Webb Schools , a collective name for two private college preparatory schools for grades 9–12, founded by Thompson Webb in 1922. The two schools, officially the Webb School of California (boys' school) and the Vivian Webb School (girls' school), share the same campus in northwest Claremont. Within the campus is the Vivian Webb Chapel, which began initial construction in 1939. It was built by

648-813: Is a city in the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County, California , 26 miles (42 km) east of Los Angeles . As of the 2020 census , the population of Glendora was 52,558. Known as the "Pride of the Foothills", Glendora is nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains . Its downtown area, locally known as the Glendora Village, hosts dozens of restaurants, cafes, shops, and boutiques along Glendora Avenue with many community events scheduled throughout

720-843: Is a school of theology formerly affiliated with the Claremont Colleges. In May 2023, the school moved from its Claremont campus to the Westwood Methodist Church in Los Angeles. The Claremont Courier is widely regarded as Claremont's newspaper of record . In 2018, the Courier was named the top community newspaper in California by the California News Publisher's Association. In addition, Claremont High School's students produce

792-491: Is a suburban city in Los Angeles County, California , United States , 30 miles (48 km) east of Los Angeles . It lies in the eastern portion of the county, in Pomona Valley , at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains . As of the 2010 census it had a population of 34,926, and in 2020 the population was 37,266. Claremont is home to the seven Claremont Colleges and several other educational institutions and

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864-520: Is bordered by Azusa and the unincorporated community of Citrus to the west, San Dimas to the east and south, Covina and the unincorporated community of Charter Oak to the south, and the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. The first archaeological evidence of human settlement in Glendora dates from c.  6000 BCE , with the Takic people moving into the area c.  3500 BCE . By

936-740: Is in the Fifth District, represented by Kathryn Barger . In the California State Legislature , Claremont is in the 25th Senate District , represented by Anthony Portantino since 2016, and in the 41st Assembly District , represented by Chris Holden since 2012. In the United States House of Representatives , Claremont is in California's 28th congressional district , represented by Democrat Judy Chu following 2022 redistricting. Claremont

1008-581: Is known for its tree-lined streets with numerous historic buildings. Because of this, it is sometimes referred to as "The City of Trees and Ph.Ds." It was named the best suburb in the West by Sunset Magazine in 2016, which described it as a "small city that blends worldly sophistication with small-town appeal." In 2018, Niche rated Claremont as the 17th best place to live in the Los Angeles area out of 658 communities it evaluated, based on crime, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. The city

1080-811: Is on the San Bernardino Line , with trains traveling to Los Angeles Union Station (west) and San Bernardino – Downtown (east) 19 times on weekdays (20 on Fridays), 10 times on Saturdays, and seven times on Sundays. Claremont's train station is known as the Claremont Depot. Claremont is also planned to eventually connect with the Metro A Line on the Foothill Extension Project , funded in 2024 and planned for completion in 2030. This extension will also provide service to L.A. Union Station via Pasadena . FlixBus utilizes

1152-414: Is primarily residential, with a significant portion of its commercial activity located in "The Village," a popular collection of street-front small stores, boutiques, art galleries, offices, and restaurants adjacent to and west of the Claremont Colleges. The Village was expanded in 2007, adding a controversial multi-use development that includes an indie cinema , a boutique hotel, retail space, offices, and

1224-544: Is split between California's 28th congressional district and California's 31st congressional district , Rep Judy Chu and Rep Grace Napolitano, respectively. The city has two public school districts: Glendora Unified and Charter Oak Unified School Districts (COUSD). These school districts are considered two of the best in the state and the country, consistently ranking in the top performing brackets. Both districts have schools designated as California Distinguished Schools and Gold Ribbon Schools. There are two hospitals in

1296-523: Is water. Claremont is located at the eastern end of Los Angeles County and borders the cities of Upland and Montclair in San Bernardino County , as well as the cities of Pomona and La Verne in Los Angeles County . It is geographically located in the Pomona Valley . Claremont is approximately 30 miles (48 km) east of downtown Los Angeles . Claremont has a Mediterranean climate ( Köppen climate classification Csa ). During

1368-506: The Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences (1997). All of these schools are consistently rated among the best in the nation. Just north of Foothill Boulevard is the college-owned Robert J. Bernard Field Station , which preserves natural coastal sage scrub on its property. Claremont Lincoln University shares some resources with the Claremont Colleges, but is a separate entity. Claremont School of Theology

1440-651: The Pacific Electric Building at Sixth and Main in Downtown Los Angeles . Prior to its 1911 incorporation, Glendora's administrator officially occupied the office of President of Glendora. The downtown area as it appears now is the product of years of renovation and maintenance by the city. The former opera house, movie theatre, Pacific Electric station, banks, hotels, grocery and department stores were converted into more modern commercial buildings. The original layout can be read about on

1512-426: The San Gabriel Mountains . These roads have also hosted stages of the international Tour of California . Glendora is served by Foothill Transit which provides connections through the city and express service to downtown Los Angeles . The Metro A Line termini station at APU/Citrus College in the adjacent city of Azusa also provides a transit link to the Metro system of trains and buses. A future extension of

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1584-495: The A Line, from its current termini in Azusa to the City of Montclair in San Bernardino County , will include a station in Glendora to be located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Ada Avenue and Vermont Avenue. The station is not expected to be in service until 2025. Ahead of the station’s eventual opening, the rail line was renamed from the L Line to the A Line per Metro's new naming convention and will connect to

1656-578: The Claremont United Methodist Church unveiled a nativity scene depicting Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus separated and locked up in individual chain-link pens. This was done to reflect the plight of immigrants and asylum seekers on the U.S. Southern Border in 2019. The church had constructed similarly non-traditional nativity scenes in prior years. In the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors , Claremont

1728-632: The Downtown Glendora Historical Walk, by reading placards placed along Glendora Avenue (previously called Michigan Avenue). The original townsite was bounded by Sierra Madre Avenue on the north, Minnesota Avenue on the east, Ada Avenue and the railroad on the south, and Pennsylvania Avenue on the west. Glendora used to be home to several military academies, which have since been converted into either churches or private school facilities. These academies included Brown Military Academy, now St. Lucy's Priory High School and Church of

1800-770: The Glendora Public Library. It generally consists of 4 or 6 pages of information about local programs and events planned for the year. There is an online version of the newsletter with issues going back to the year 2007. Glendora City News is a local news outlet focused on issues and events that are relevant to residents of the city of Glendora, California. Founded in November 2014, the newspaper has covered local crime, real estate, social events, and political issues, including some high-profile, highly controversial actions taken by city managers which have resulted in contentious public meetings and citywide calls for

1872-525: The Open Door on Sierra Madre, and Harding Military Academy, whose property is now home to North Glendora Private, a prestigious private community adjacent to Easley Canyon atop Glendora Avenue. From 1960 to 1978, Glendora was home to Clokey Productions which produced 85 episodes of Gumby and 65 episodes of Davey and Goliath in town. In celebration of this history, Glendora hosted the first Gumby Fest in 2014 which brought thousands of people from around

1944-630: The San Gabriel Valley, Glendora was established on previously remote agricultural land when the area became connected to the outside world upon the completion of the Santa Fe Railway's main transcontinental line from Los Angeles to Chicago in May 1887. Located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains , Glendora was started on approximately 300 acres (120 ha) that were subdivided and sold by George D. Whitcomb in late March 1887. On

2016-793: The United States to own and host a nationally accredited museum on campus ) and the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College. Each July, Ophelia's Jump Productions presents their annual Midsummer Shakespeare Festival at The Sontag Outdoor Theatre in Pomona College. Productions are performed in repertory with local community and civic events and festivities. The Claremont Village hosts a Pie Day Festival every March 14. In past years, attendees could collect pie recipes as they walked around downtown Claremont and checked out different stores. In 2019, Claremont made national news after

2088-420: The age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.30. The age distribution of the city was as follows: 27.6% under

2160-444: The age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24 years old, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 60,013, and the median income for a family was $ 66,674 (these figures had risen to $ 72,414 and $ 86,606 respectively as of

2232-582: The ballot. Public safety services are provided by the Glendora Police Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department . In the California State Legislature , Glendora is in the 25th Senate District , represented by Democrat Anthony Portantino , and in the 48th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Blanca Rubio . In the United States House of Representatives , Glendora

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2304-673: The city from east to west and it is an important corridor for businesses. Other major roads and highways include Foothill Boulevard , Grand Avenue, Arrow Highway , and Lone Hill Avenue. There are no airports within the city limits. Glendora is within forty-five miles from all major area airports including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) , Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) , Ontario International Airport (ONT) , Long Beach Airport (LGB) , and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County . The National Hot Rod Association and Armstrong Garden Centers are based in Glendora. According to

2376-542: The city was 73.48% White , 15.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race, 11.51% Asian , 4.98% Black or African American , 0.56% Native American , 0.13% Pacific Islander , 5.2% from other races , and 4.14% from two or more races. 31.3% of households included children under the age of 18. 55.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who

2448-415: The city was 75.1% White (57.0% Non-Hispanic White), 1.9% Black or African American , 0.7% Native American , 8.0% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 5.2% from other races , and 4.8% from two or more races. 30.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to the 2010 United States Census, Glendora had a median household income of $ 74,615, with 7.8% of the population living below

2520-560: The city's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Claremont has been praised for its vibrant arts and culture scene. Each year, Claremont holds a springtime folk music festival, hosted by the Folk Music Center Store and Museum. The 35th event took place in May 2018. Local museums include the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology at The Webb Schools (the only high school in

2592-437: The city's 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: KGLN TV is a public-access channel under the exclusive editorial control of the City of Glendora. By law, programming and information appearing on this channel is limited to City-originated programming of Public Meetings, City-sponsored events/activities, City-originated information, and the California legislative network live cablecast for

2664-538: The city's schools. The Mini Bus also provides curb-to-curb transportation services for senior and disabled residents of Glendora. Glendora lies at the intersection of two major freeways, the 210 and the 57 , in what was formerly known as the Glendora Curve . These two freeways conveniently connect the city with the rest of the Southern California region. Historic U.S. Route 66 also traverses

2736-476: The city, including information about what city planners and managers are up to. In the past such tips have led to volunteer efforts by residents who have organized clean-up efforts of public property, such as the South Hills Dog Park where the drinking water facilities had been left in disrepair and needed cleaning. Claremont, California Claremont ( / ˈ k l ɛər m ɒ n t / )

2808-491: The city. The population density was 996.8/km² (2,581.5/mi²). There were 17,145 housing units at an average density of 345.9/km² (895.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.3% White , 1.50% Black or African American , 0.6% Native American , 16.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 7.2% from other races , and 4.0% from two or more races. 11.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 16,819 households out of which 38.6% had children under

2880-415: The city. The population density was 2,582 inhabitants per square mile (997/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 70.4% White (47.9% Non-Hispanic White), 1.9% Black or African American , 0.6% Native American , 11.6% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , and 7.2% from two or more races. 34.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to the 2020 United States Census, Glendora had

2952-526: The city: Los Angeles County also offers community health services for Glendora residents at the Monrovia Health Center and Pomona Health Center. Glendora is an active community and it has an extensive system of parks, trails, and recreational programs for the community. The Glendora Mountain Road and Glendora Ridge Road are also common routes for cyclists and sightseers with views through

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3024-599: The council selects from its membership a mayor and mayor pro tem . The current mayor is Gary Boyer. Starting in 2020, the City of Glendora changed how council members are elected by transitioning from an at-large election system to a district-based election system. This included changing the election cycle from odd years to even years. The first phase will began in March 2020, when representatives from Council Districts 2, 3 and 5 were elected. The second phase will took place in 2022 when representatives from Districts 1 and 4 were on

3096-417: The country and Canada. In 2015 the 2nd GumbyFest was held at Citrus College over an entire weekend. Several wildfires have affected the city in recent years, the most notable being the campfire triggered Colby Fire , which displaced hundreds of Glendora residents. A relief concert titled "Glendora Band Aid" was held shortly after the fire to help raise funds to assist the homeowners who lost their homes in

3168-611: The creation of the 1,740-acre (7.0 km ) Wilderness Park. The foothill area also includes the Padua Hills Theatre (a historic site constructed in 1930) and the Claraboya residential area. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.35 square miles (34.6 km ), of which 13.3 square miles (34 km ) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km ) (1.03%)

3240-573: The early 1880s. He devised the name Glendora by combining the name of his wife, Leadora Bennett Whitcomb (1839-1929), with the location of his home in a glen of the San Gabriel Mountains. In December 1907, the development of Glendora got a boost when passenger service opened on a new extension of the Pacific Electric Railway's Monrovia–Glendora Line which provided hourly, direct service from downtown Glendora to

3312-525: The federal poverty line. More recently, the L.A. Times estimated the median household income at $ 81,336 based on updated figures from the U.S. Census and SCAG . Mexican (16.3%) and German (11.3%) were the most common ancestries in Glendora. Mexico (22.1%) and the Philippines (9.0%) were the most common foreign places of birth in Glendora. As of the census of 2000, there were 49,415 people, 16,819 households, and 12,866 families residing in

3384-555: The few remaining places in North America with American Elm trees that have not been exposed to Dutch elm disease . The stately trees line Indian Hill Boulevard in the vicinity of the city's Memorial Park. Prior to the establishment of the city of Claremont, the area was frequented by the Serrano , Cahuilla , and Tongva for thousands of years. The Tongva established villages in the area as early as 7000 B.C. and thrived from

3456-467: The fire. Glendora has an active Chamber of Commerce, established in 1903. The mission of the Glendora Chamber is to provide tools and resources to assist the business community in prospering and adapting to the economic climate, while growing membership and promoting local purchasing . The city lies in the eastern end of the San Gabriel Valley between the San Gabriel Mountains range to

3528-650: The first day of sale, April 1, 1887, 300 lots were sold. Later that month, the Suydam family built the first building erected after Glendora officially became a town – a barn at 645 N Vista Bonita Avenue, which served as their home until their house was completed in October. Whitcomb was the founder of the Whitcomb Locomotive Works in Chicago and Rochelle, Illinois and had moved to California in

3600-757: The former Blue Line via the new Regional Connector in downtown Los Angeles . It will provide a "one-seat ride" (no transfers) to the Financial District of Los Angeles and downtown Long Beach . Glendora also runs its own weekday transportation shuttle service, the Glendora Mini Bus, with shuttles serving the Metrolink Commuter Rail Station in nearby Covina , the APU/Citrus College Metro station , and an inter-school service connecting some of

3672-712: The founder for his wife, Vivian. The Kimberly Bell Tower was added to the chapel in 1955. The Webb Schools is also home to the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology , America's only accredited museum located on a high school campus. Private educational institutions host approximately 6,500 students every year from across the country and around the world. The Claremont Colleges , a consortium of seven schools of higher education, include five undergraduate institutions— Pomona College (founded in 1887), Scripps College (1926), Claremont McKenna College (1946), Harvey Mudd College (1955), and Pitzer College (1963)—and two graduate institutions— Claremont Graduate University (1925) and

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3744-528: The freshwater of what the Spanish would call the San Antonio Creek . One well-documented Tongva village, known as Torojoatngna , was located at a place called "Indian Hill" by early American settlers. The village was active until the nineteenth century, housing nearly 200 residents in 1870, yet was eventually abandoned after being ravaged by a smallpox epidemic by 1883. The city of Claremont

3816-658: The many foothill fires and mud slides that effect residents in the northern parts of the city during the year's fire and rain seasons. Lost and found dogs and cats also get covered fairly routinely at the news outlet, with residents contacting the newspaper asking for help locating either a found pet's guardians or their missing pets. The news outlet also offers a Community Calendar series which covers up-coming events which include city meetings as well as local events created by local shops, fast food franchises, and volunteer organizations. The news outlet asks local residents to provide news tips and commentary about anything that happens in

3888-515: The north and the South Hills to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 19.6 square miles (51 km ), of which 19.4 square miles (50 km ) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km ), or 0.84%, is water. Glendora has a dry Mediterranean climate ( Köppen Csa ) characterized by hotter summers and slightly cooler winters than coastal areas in California . The dry weather lasts for most of

3960-652: The population) lived in households, 4,926 (14.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 198 (0.6%) were institutionalized. There were 11,608 households, out of which 3,576 (30.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 6,305 (54.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,223 (10.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 397 (3.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 429 (3.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 138 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 2,957 households (25.5%) were made up of individuals, and 1,556 (13.4%) had someone living alone who

4032-578: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 8,593 people (24.6%) lived in rental housing units. During 2009–13, Claremont had a median household income of $ 87,324, with 7.2% of the population living below the federal poverty line . As of the census of 2000, there were 33,998 people, 11,281 households, and 7,806 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,586.6 inhabitants per square mile (998.7/km ). There were 11,559 housing units at an average density of 879.4 units per square mile (339.5 units/km ). The racial makeup of

4104-401: The removal of city politicians. The news outlet provides detailed information about scheduled events, public meetings, and incidents of note that occur within the City of Glendora. Of particular note for Glendora residents, the news outlet contains detailed information about ballot initiatives every time the city holds a vote, listing the ballot propositions without a discernible political bias,

4176-487: The sprinklers, and they urged him to patent the invention. U.S. patent 1,997,901 was awarded on April 16, 1935. Englehart preferred farming, so in 1935, he sold the business to Clement and Mary Elizabeth LaFetra, whose son, Anthony LaFetra, ran the company until his death in 2021. His business practices were highly controversial and he was ranked 6 out of 25 of the most hated CEO's in America. At that time, Art Ludwick

4248-553: The student newspaper The Wolfpacket , with support and printing services from the Courier . There are also several media outlets based at the Claremont Colleges, including The Student Life , the oldest college newspaper in Southern California, and the radio station KSPC . Commuter train service to Claremont is provided by Metrolink from the Claremont Metrolink Station . The station

4320-484: The summer, temperatures may get very hot, sometimes rising above 100 °F (38 °C). In the autumn, Claremont can experience the gusty " Santa Ana Winds ", which can bring fire danger to nearby foothill areas. As winter comes along, most of the city's annual rainfall occurs, which is typical around the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Snow is rare in Claremont, but can be viewed in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains in

4392-457: The time the first Europeans arrived in present-day Los Angeles County in 1542, the Tongva were the most influential people in the area. Ygnacio Palomares received the 22,340-acre (90 km ) land grant Rancho San Jose from Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado in 1837. The land included the present day cities of Pomona , Claremont , La Verne , San Dimas , and Glendora. Like many cities in

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4464-747: The winter. In the late spring, Claremont can receive many overcast days due to the strong onshore flow from the ocean. This is typically called "May Gray" or "June Gloom" in the region. The 2010 United States Census reported that Claremont had a population of 34,926. The population density was 2,589.7 inhabitants per square mile (999.9/km ). The racial makeup of Claremont was 24,666 (70.6%) White (58.9% Non-Hispanic White), 1,651 (4.7%) African American , 172 (0.5%) Native American , 4,564 (13.1%) Asian , 38 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 2,015 (5.8%) from other races , and 1,820 (5.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 6,919 persons (19.8%). The Census reported that 29,802 people (85.3% of

4536-466: The year except for the rainy season in the winter. Hot summer temperatures and warm Santa Ana winds in the fall increase the risk of wildfires in the surrounding mountains. The 2009 Morris Fire and 2015 Cabin Fire are some of the most recent wildfires affecting Glendora and nearby cities. As of the census of 2020, there were 52,558 people, 16,887 households, and 3.01 persons per household residing in

4608-425: The year. Neighborhoods and residences in Glendora reflect the city's history and range from Queen Annes , to Folk Victorians , early 20th-century bungalows , to ranch style homes , to mid-rise multi-family residential complexes, to modern mansions. Glendora's most expensive neighborhoods contain many very large, secluded, estate homes with views across the San Gabriel Valley to Downtown Los Angeles . Glendora

4680-417: Was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males. There were 12,156 housing units at an average density of 901.3 units per square mile (348.0 units/km ), of which 7,700 (66.3%) were owner-occupied, and 3,908 (33.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.5%. 21,209 people (60.7% of

4752-439: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.08. The population was widely distributed in age, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 18.6% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. According to

4824-417: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57. There were 7,925 families (68.3% of all households); the average family size was 3.1. The population was spread out, with 6,459 people (18.5%) under the age of 18, 6,778 people (19.4%) aged 18 to 24, 6,940 people (19.9%) aged 25 to 44, 8,979 people (25.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,770 people (16.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

4896-450: Was first mapped out by developers in a land boom precipitated by the arrival of transcontinental railroads to Southern California. It was likely named after Claremont, New Hampshire . The early history of the city was closely tied to that of Pomona College , which moved there in 1889. In 1902, a town meeting vote established that east–west streets would be numbered and north–south streets named after colleges and universities. The city

4968-408: Was incorporated in 1907. The citrus groves and open space which once dominated the northern portion of the city have been replaced by residential developments of large homes. Construction of Stone Canyon Preserve, one of the final residential tract developments in the north of the city, commenced in 2003 as part of a complicated agreement between Pomona and the City of Claremont which resulted in

5040-656: Was named interim CEO, and in February 2022, Mike Donoghue was named President and CEO. The name Rain Bird was taken from the Native American legend of a bird that brought rain, in reference to the bird-like appearance of the impact sprinkler in action. Since its beginnings, the firm has offered irrigation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments, and residential landscapes. Rain Bird has obtained over 450 patents since its founding. The Rain Bird horizontal action impact-drive sprinkler head

5112-690: Was previously represented by Republican David Dreier , who served from 1981 to 2013. Claremont was also represented by President Richard Nixon when he was a member of the House of Representatives from 1947 to 1950 , prior to his becoming a United States senator . Claremont's school district is known as the Claremont Unified School District (CUSD). It has seven elementary schools, one intermediate school, El Roble, and two high schools, Claremont High School (CHS) and San Antonio High School. The other high school in Claremont

5184-575: Was recognized as a historic landmark of agricultural engineering in 1990 by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers . This invention led to sprinkler irrigation development that currently exceeds 50,000,000 acres (78,000 sq mi; 200,000 km) worldwide. In 2015, the firm was recognized by National Business Research Institute with its prestigious Circle of Excellence award, based upon its outstanding employee engagement. Glendora, California Glendora

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