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More about Los AngelesThe City of Los Angeles (from Spanish Los Ãngeles, meaning The angels), also known as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. It was incorporated as a city in California on April 4, 1850 and is the county seat of Los Angeles County. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 3,694,820, but a May 1, 2005 California Department of Finance estimate shows the citys population at 3,957,875, with the metropolitan area at 17,545,623. The city is also large by geographic standards since it sprawls over more than 465 square miles (1200 square kilometers), making it physically larger than New York City, New York or Chicago, Illinois. In addition, Los Angeles can be considered to be an "Alpha" world city since it has hosted two Olympic Games and is home to world-renowned scientific and cultural institutions. Los Angeles is governed by a 15-member council. The Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Public Library System and Los Angeles Unified School District are among the largest such organizations in the country. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power provides service to city residents and businesses. The economy of Los Angeles is driven by agriculture, petroleum, entertainment (motion pictures, television, and recorded music), aerospace, international trade, and tourism. It is one of the largest entry points for immigrants to the United States, and it contains people from every nation, making it one of worlds most culturally rich places. People are attracted to the city for its balmy weather, its vibrant lifestyle, its unique energy, and the opportunity to realize the "American Dream." Los Angeles, California City flag City seal City nickname: "The City of Angels" Location of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County and in California County Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Area â€“Land â€“Water 498.3 miÂ² / 1,290.6 kmÂ² 754.9 miÂ² / 1,214.9 kmÂ² 29.2 miÂ² / 75.7 kmÂ² Population â€“Total (2005) â€“Density 17,545,623 (metro area) 3,957,875 (city proper) 3,041.3/kmÂ² Time zone â€“Summer (DST) PST (UTC-8) PDT (UTC-7) Latitude Longitude 33Â°56 N 118Â°24 W Official website: http://www.lacity.org/ Other City Officials City Attorney Rockard J. Delgadillo City Controller Laura Chick City Council District One Ed Reyes District Two Wendy Greuel District Three Dennis P. Zine District Four Tom LaBonge District Five Jack Weiss District Six Tony Cardenas District Seven Alex Padilla (City Council President) District Eight Bernard Parks District Nine Jan Perry District Ten Vacant District Eleven Cindy Miscikowski District Twelve Greig Smith District Thirteen Eric Garcetti District Fourteen Vacant District Fifteen Janice Hahn Other City Symbols City Flower: Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) City Tree: Coral tree United States House of Representatives: Bill Thomas, Howard McKeon, Brad Sherman, Howard L. Berman, Henry A. Waxman, Xavier Becerra, Hilda L. Solis, Diane E. Watson, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Maxine Waters, Juanita Millender-McDonald, Linda Sanchez, Dana Rohrabacher California Assembly: Tony Strickland, Keith Richman, Cindy MontaÃ±ez, Lloyd L. Levine,Fran Pavley, Paul Koretz, Dario Frommer, Carol Liu, Jackie Goldberg, Fabian NÃºÃ±ez, Herb J. Wesson, Jr., Mark Ridley-Thomas, Marco Antonio Firebaugh, Jerome Horton, Mervyn M. Dymally, George Nakano, Alan Lowenthal, Jenny Oropeza, Dennis Mountjoy Los Angeles Demographics LA at night As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,694,820 people, 1,275,412 households, and 798,407 families residing in the city. The population density is 3,041.3/kmÂ² (7,876.8/miÂ²). There are 1,337,706 housing units at an average density of 1,101.1/kmÂ² (2,851.8/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city is 46.93% White, 11.24% African American, 0.80% Native American, 9.99% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 25.70% from other races, and 5.18% from two or more races. 46.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race and 29.75% White, not of Latino/Hispanic origins. There are 1,275,412 households out of which 33.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% are married couples living together, 14.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are non-families. 28.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.83 and the average family size is 3.56. In the city the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.5 males. The median income for a household in the city is $36,687, and the median income for a family is $39,942. Males have a median income of $31,880 versus $30,197 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,671. 22.1% of the population and 18.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.3% of those under the age of 18 and 12.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Tonight...Mostly clear in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows in the lower 60s. Friday...Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs from the upper 60s to mid 70s at The beaches to the lower to mid 80s inland. Friday Night...Mostly clear in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Independence Day...Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs from the upper 60s to mid 70s at The beaches to the lower to mid 80s inland. Saturday Night...Mostly clear in the evening then areas of low clouds and fog. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Sunday...Areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs from the upper 60s to mid 70s at The beaches to the lower to mid 80s inland. Sunday Night...Night through morning low clouds and fog...Otherwise mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs from the upper 60s to mid 70s at The beaches to the upper 70s to mid 80s inland. Monday...Night through morning low clouds and fog...Otherwise mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs from the upper 60s to mid 70s at The beaches to the upper 70s to mid 80s inland. Tuesday...Morning and night low clouds and fog otherwise clear. Highs from the mid to upper at The beaches to the 70s inland. Lows around 60. Wednesday...Morning and night low clouds and fog otherwise clear. Highs from the mid to upper at The beaches to the 70s inland. Lows around 60. Thursday...Morning and night low clouds and fog otherwise clear. Highs from the mid to upper at The beaches to the 70s inland. Lows around 60. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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