Las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Location of Las Flores within Orange County, California.
Coordinates: 33°35′13″N 117°37′39″W / 33.58694, -117.6275
Country	United States
State	California
County	Orange
Area
- Total	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
- Land	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
- Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation	715 ft (218 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	5,625
- Density	2,812.5/sq mi (1,085.9/km²)
Time zone	PST (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP Code	92688
Area code(s)	949
FIPS code	06-40526
GNIS feature ID	1853398

Las Flores is a census-designated place (CDP) in Orange County, California, United States, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. The population was 5,625 at the 2000 census. The CDP is in officially unincorporated area however; it doesn't have its own zip code and is served by Rancho Santa Margarita's zip code and is still considered within the city limits.^[1] The Rancho Santa Margarita dog/skate park is located in the CDP and is served by the Rancho Santa Margarita police and fire departments.^[2]

Geography

Las Flores is located at 33°35′13″N, 117°37′39″W (33.586924, -117.627414)^[3], near the intersection of Oso Parkway and Antonio Parkway in Rancho Santa Margarita running several miles adjacent to Antonio Parkway and Oso Parkway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census^[4] of 2000, there were 5,625 people, 1,936 households, and 1,486 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,085.9/km² (2,816.0/mi²). There were 1,999 housing units at an average density of 385.9/km² (1,000.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.17% White, 1.88% African American, 0.46% Native American, 10.22% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 4.21% from other races, and 4.96% from two or more races. Hispanic, of any race were 11.88% of the population.

There were 1,936 households out of which 51.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 14.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 0.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 32.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 46.7% from 25 to 44, 12.4% from 45 to 64, and 2.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $89,978, and the median income for a family was $100,448. Males had a median income of $70,397 versus $46,029 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $38,241. About 0.3% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Served by Rancho Santa Margarita's zip code 92688. It is named in reference to Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores. It was established when Rancho Santa Margarita was unincorporated in the 1990s and was never officially annexed when RSM incorporated in 2000.^[5]

Politics

In the state legislature Las Flores is located in the 33rd Senate District, represented by Republican Dick Ackerman, and in the 71st Assembly District, represented by Republican Todd Spitzer. Federally, Las Flores is located in California's 42nd and 44th congressional districts, which have Cook PVIs of R +10 and R +6 respectively^[6] and is represented by Republicans Gary Miller and Ken Calvert respectively.

Education

The CDP is served by Capistrano Unified School District.

External links

• Las Flores, California is at coordinates 33°35′13″N 117°37′39″W / 33.586924, -117.627414 (Las Flores, California)Coordinates: 33°35′13″N 117°37′39″W / 33.586924, -117.627414 (Las Flores, California)

References

1. ^ Businesses in Las Flores
2. ^ City of Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park
3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
4. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
5. ^ Acceptabe City names for 92688
6. ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.

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