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Artesia, California

Artesia is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California.
Population 16,395

Top Events in Artesia History

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1875Government
== History == The village of Artesia was established upon the completion of the Artesia School District on May 3, 1875.
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1914Culture
It was also the childhood home of former First Lady Pat Nixon, who lived there from 1914 to 1931, though the property on which she grew up is now part of neighboring Cerritos.
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1956Government
The city of Dairy Valley was incorporated in 1956, and later became the city of Cerritos.
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1959Government
Artesia was incorporated on May 29, 1959, and is one of Los Angeles County's Gateway Cities.
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1960Culture
== Demographics == Artesia first appeared as a city in the 1960 U.S.
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1993Culture
In 1993, the Artesia Historical Society was formed, with the mission of preserving and protecting the archives and historic sites of the city.
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2000History
According to Mapping L.A., Mexican and Filipino were the most common ancestries in 2000.
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2002Culture
In 2002, the Historical Society salvaged and restored one of the last remaining Spanish-styled homes in the city into a historical civic museum open to the public.
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2023History
The median household income in 2023 was $97,712, and the per capita income was $31,357.

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Historical Timeline

1875Government
== History == The village of Artesia was established upon the completion of the Artesia School District on May 3, 1875.
1914Culture
It was also the childhood home of former First Lady Pat Nixon, who lived there from 1914 to 1931, though the property on which she grew up is now part of neighboring Cerritos.
1956Government
The city of Dairy Valley was incorporated in 1956, and later became the city of Cerritos.
1959Government
Artesia was incorporated on May 29, 1959, and is one of Los Angeles County's Gateway Cities.
1960Culture
== Demographics == Artesia first appeared as a city in the 1960 U.S.
1993Culture
In 1993, the Artesia Historical Society was formed, with the mission of preserving and protecting the archives and historic sites of the city.
2000History
According to Mapping L.A., Mexican and Filipino were the most common ancestries in 2000.
2002Culture
In 2002, the Historical Society salvaged and restored one of the last remaining Spanish-styled homes in the city into a historical civic museum open to the public.
2023History
The median household income in 2023 was $97,712, and the per capita income was $31,357.

Did You Know?

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Artesia is located in the state of California.
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Artesia has a population of 16,395 residents.
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Artesia was incorporated on May 29, 1959, and is one of Los Angeles County's Gateway Cities.

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Famous People from Artesia, California

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Eileen Davidson
Actress, Author, Television Personality · Born Jun 15, 1959 · Age 66
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William Yancey Brown
Conservationist · Born Aug 13, 1948 · Age 77
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Rene Enriquez (mobster)
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Tony Mendoza (politician)
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Henry Lozano
Non-Profit Executive, Grassroots Organizer · Born Aug 24, 1948 · Age 77
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