Glendora California
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PEOPLE STORIES HEROES IN GLENDORA
Demographics
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 49,415 people, 16,819 households, and 12,866 families residing in 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. [10]
There were 16,819 households out of which 38.6% had children under 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.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 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. Males had a median income of $49,548 versus $35,062 for females. The per capita income for the city is $25,993. 5.9% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.7% are under the age of 18 and 5.0% are 65 or older.
Notable residents
Notable families and residents of Glendora have included:
- Bryan Clay 2008 Olympic Decathlon Gold Medal Winner
- David Bowie Famous musician, actor, and artist.
- Chris Casamassa, President/CEO of 17 Red Dragon Karate schools. He is best known for his role as scorpion in the Mortal Kombat movie.
- Rocky Dennis, the boy that inspired the film Mask with Cher, Sam Elliott, and Eric Stoltz.
- Michael Anthony, former Van Halen bassist
- American surf music band The Surfaris
- D. Wayne Lukas Thoroughbred Horse Trainer & Winner of the KY Derby 4 times
- Soleil Moon Frye, of Punky Brewster fame
- Robert L. Gaskin, Noted freelance writer and photographer
- Dan Grueter, Television and nightclub comedian seen in movie "The Rivalry"
- David Milhous, Media Producer/Editor
- Casey Jacobsen, Professional Basketball Player for the Memphis Grizzlies
- Cory Lidle, New York Yankees pitcher killed in a plane crash in 2006
- Gabrial McNair, Keyboard player for the band No Doubt
- José Mota, Spanish radio announcer for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and son of Manny Mota
- Anna Nalick, singer
- Mr. & Mrs. John A. Duran pioneering aerospace engineer/inventor
- Erik Carlson, Founder of Coldstone
- Vince Neil
- Sally Rand Burlesque dancer and actress.
- Tony Robbins
- Aaron Rowand, 1995 Glendora High School Graduate, 2005 Chicago White Sox, Centerfield, 2005 World Series Champions.
- Michael Rubel
- John Scane, Artist
- Esther Snyder, founder and owner of In-N-Out Burger
- Odo Stade
- Woody Strode
- Dorothy "Dottie" Walters, World Reknowned Motivational Speaker and bestselling author.
- George Dexter Whitcomb, Founder of Glendora and owner of Whitcomb Locomotive Works
- Shawn Wooten, professional baseball player, former pinch hitter for the Anaheim Angels during the 2002 World Series, currently signed with the New York Mets, also a former Mt. San Antonio College student before being drafted in 1993
- Tracy Murray, former basketball player for Los Angeles Lakers
- Julie Smith, Olympic Gold Medalist for Softball, United States 1996
- Gumby[13]
- The Southern California Glory, a semi-pro collegiate baseball team, is based in Glendora (and nearby Pomona).
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