Green Acres, California
Green Acres | |
|---|---|
 Location of Green Acres in Riverside County, California | |
  Green Acres Position in California. | |
| Coordinates: 33°44′06″N 117°04′42″W / 33.73500°N 117.07833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.400 sq mi (3.627 km2) |
| • Land | 1.400 sq mi (3.627 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,918 |
| • Density | 2,084/sq mi (804.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630600 |
Green Acres is a census-designated place in Riverside County, California.[3] Green Acres sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 m).[3] The 2020 United States census reported Green Acres's population was 2,918.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,805 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,918 | 61.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1850–1870[5][6] 1880-1890[7] 1900[8] 1910[9] 1920[10] 1930[11] 1940[12] 1950[13] 1960[14] 1970[15] 1980[16] 1990[17] 2000[18] 2010[19] | |||
Green Acres first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census formed from part of the Winchester CDP and additional area.[18]
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Green Acres had a population of 2,918. The population density was 2,084.3 inhabitants per square mile (804.8/km2).[20][21]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,162 | 39.8% |
| Black or African American | 137 | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 98 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 904 | 31.0% |
| Two or more races | 546 | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,754 | 60.1% |
The census reported that 99.1% of the population lived in households, 27 people (0.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized. 97.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 2.2% lived in rural areas.[20][22]
There were 785 households, out of which 43.8% included children under the age of 18. Of all households, 50.4% were married-couple households, 8.8% were cohabiting couple households, 24.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, and 16.4% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 15.0% of households were one person, and 4.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.68. There were 618 families (78.7% of all households).[20][23]
The age distribution was 27.2% under the age of 18, 10.6% aged 18 to 24, 28.3% aged 25 to 44, 23.9% aged 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males age 18 and over.[20]
There were 815 housing units at an average density of 582.1 units per square mile (224.8 units/km2). Of these, 785 (96.3%) were occupied and 3.7% were vacant. Of occupied units, 66.9% were owner-occupied and 33.1% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.7%.[20]
Income and poverty
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income in 2023 was $71,609, and the per capita income was $21,849. About 12.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line.[24]
Education
Most of the CDP is in the Hemet Unified School District, while a portion is in the Romoland Elementary School District and the Perris Union High School District for grades 9-12.[25]
References
- ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Green Acres, California
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b c d e "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Green Acres CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Green Acres CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Riverside County, CA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/6). Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list
