Upland is a city located in San Bernardino County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,393. It was incorporated on May 15, 1906, after previously being named North Ontario.
When founded, Upland was a small rural town based on agriculture, specifically citrus fruits and grapes. Present day Upland maintains many of the same features, most specifically Euclid Avenue, the North-South, tree-lined street that runs through town, as well as many of the older, adobe and ranch-style houses. Other highlights of Upland include Upland High School (featured on 60 Minutes in the mid-1980s as an example of suburban high schools with terrible drug problems), Old Baldy Brewery in downtown Upland, a brewery in the tradition of old craft-brewed ales, and a clear view of Mount Baldy.
Geography
Upland is located at 34°6'48" North, 117°39'30" West (34.113259, -117.658386)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.2 km² (15.1 mi²). 39.2 km² (15.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.20% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 68,393 people, 24,551 households, and 17,873 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,746.5/km² (4,523.9/mi²). There are 25,467 housing units at an average density of 650.3/km² (1,684.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 67.21% White, 7.55% African American, 0.76% Native American, 7.27% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 12.34% from other races, and 4.73% from two or more races. 27.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 24,551 households out of which 36.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% are married couples living together, 14.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% are non-families. 21.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.76 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $48,734, and the median income for a family is $57,471. Males have a median income of $43,485 versus $29,973 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,343. 12.0% of the population and 9.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.4% are under the age of 18 and 6.4% are 65 or older.
