Grand Terrace, California

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Grand Terrace, California
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = California
subdivision_name2 = San Bernardino
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Maryetta Ferre
leader_title = City Manager
leader_name = Thomas J Schwab
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area_total_km2 = 9
area_total_sq_mi = 3.5
area_land_km2 = 9
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area_water_km2 = 0
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elevation_ft = 1063
elevation_m = 324
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 11626
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population_density_km2 = 1291.8
population_density_sq_mi = 3321.7
timezone = PST
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latd = 34 |latm = 1 |lats = 52 |latNS = N
longd = 117 |longm = 19 |longs = 0 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = PDT
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postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 92313, 92324
area_code = 909
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blank_info = 06-30658
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Grand Terrace is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 11,626 at the 2000 census. Grand Terrace is strategically located between the cities of Riverside and San Bernardino along the I-215 corridor. This community of 12,000 is known for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful neighborhoods, high performing schools, an active library, and safe streets. The city is nestled between two mountain ridges, Blue Mountain to the east, and La Loma Hills to the west.

Overview

This 3.6 square mile community has an average elevation of 1,065 feet. 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 grows 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.”

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department provides police services to the City, while the San Bernardino County Fire Department handles all fire-related calls(paramedic and other ambulance services are provided by American Medical Response).

The Colton Joint Unified School District serves the children of Grand Terrace with Terrace View Elementary School, Grand Terrace Elementary School and Terrace Hills Middle School. A proposed high school is in the planning stages.

Geography

Grand Terrace is located at coor dms|34|1|52|N|117|19|0|W|city (34.031019, -117.316683)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 11,626 people, 4,221 households, and 3,051 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,293.6/km² (3,352.3/mi²). There were 4,458 housing units at an average density of 496.0/km² (1,285.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.76% White, 4.62% African American, 0.72% Native American, 5.62% Asian, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 9.75% from other races, and 5.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.41% of the population.

There were 4,221 households out 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 2.70 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.3% 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 income for a household in the city was $53,649, and the median income for a family was $61,068. Males had a median income of $41,417 versus $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.

Politics

In the state legislature Grand Terrace is located in the 31st Senate District, represented by Republican Robert Dutton, and in the 63rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Bill Emmerson. Federally, Grand Terrace is located in California's 41st congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +9 [cite web | title = Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest? | publisher = Campaign Legal Center Blog | url=http://www.clcblog.org/blog_item-85.html | accessdate = 2008-02-10] and is represented by Republican Jerry Lewis. Currently the city government consists of Mayor Maryetta Ferre (former Terrace View Elementary Principal) and four other Council Members. The City Manager is Thomas Schwab, who has served as the City Manager for over 25 years.

Notable Facts

*Grand Terrace is named one of the "Top 100 Cities to Live In" by Money Magazine.
*2008 marks the 30th anniversary for the City. Several events took place to mark this monumental milestone.
*One of the more notable activities is Grand Terrace Days, which takes place every year in June. It includes a parade and festival which take place at Rollins Park on DeBerry St.
*Grand Terrace has only had two city managers in its time, Seth Green, and Thomas Schwab.
*Grand Terrace is in the process of building a Senior Center, a live in facility for low income seniors.

Notable Residents

* Ricky Dôminguez, Actor

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