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Jurupa Valley is a city located in northwestern Riverside County, California. It began as one of the earliest settlements in the area, known as Rancho Jurupa, which started as an outpost of the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel and later became a Mexican land grant in 1838. The name Jurupa Valley comes from a Native American village that was there before Europeans arrived.
On March 8, 2011, people living in the area voted to create the city of Jurupa Valley, and it officially became a city on July 1, 2011. Before that, in 1992, residents had voted on becoming a city but decided against it. Jurupa Valley remained the newest city in California until 2024 when Mountain House became a city in San Joaquin County.
The city covers about 43.5 square miles (113 km2) and had a population of 105,053 people according to the 2020 census. Jurupa Valley is surrounded by several other cities, including Eastvale, Norco, and Riverside in Riverside County, as well as Ontario, Fontana, Rialto, Bloomington, and Colton in nearby San Bernardino County.
History
The area now known as Jurupa Valley was first home to the Gabrielino and Serrano tribes. The name "Jurupa" comes from an old Mexican land grant called Rancho Jurupa, given in 1838. This land was part of a larger area once used by the nearby Mission San Gabriel Arcángel.
People tried to make Jurupa Valley a city in 1992, but voters said no. Later, in 2011, they agreed, and Jurupa Valley became an official city on July 1, 2011. At that time, it included many neighborhoods like Mira Loma, Rubidoux, and Pedley, and had about 88,000 people.
Demographics
The city of Jurupa Valley became official in 2011 when nine communities joined together. These communities are Belltown, Crestmore Heights CDP, Glen Avon CDP, Indian Hills, Jurupa Hills, Mira Loma CDP, Pedley CDP, Rubidoux CDP, and Sunnyslope CDP.
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2020, Jurupa Valley had a population of 105,053 people. Most of the people, about 71.4%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included 20.6% who were White, 3.2% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian, and 3.6% who were of two or more races.
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 105,053 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 19,187 | 18.26% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3,529 | 3.36% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 240 | 0.23% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 5,281 | 5.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 237 | 0.23% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 534 | 0.51% |
| Mixed race or multiracial (NH) | 1,998 | 1.90% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 74,407 | 70.49% |
| Total | 105,053 | 100.00% |
Government and politics
Local government
Jurupa Valley is led by a city council. The council members come from different parts of the city and choose one of themselves to be mayor each year. The mayor works with the council for one year, while council members stay in their jobs for four years.
Jurupa Valley is part of District Two in Riverside County, where Supervisor Karen Spiegel helps make decisions. In January 2025, the eastern part of Jurupa Valley will move to District One because of changes in how areas are grouped.
Special groups take care of parks, water, and cleaning services for the city.
State and federal representation
In the California State Senate, Jurupa Valley is in the 31st senatorial district, represented by Democrat Sabrina Cervantes.
In the California State Assembly, Jurupa Valley is in the 58th Assembly district, represented by Republican Leticia Castillo.
In the House of Representatives, Jurupa Valley is part of the 39th Congressional District, represented by Democrat Mark Takano.
California is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla.
Politics
As of February 10, 2023, there were 51,709 people who could vote in Jurupa Valley. Of these, 45.5% were registered as Democrats, 25.6% as Republicans, 21.9% as independent voters, and 6.5% with other parties.
Education
Jurupa Valley has the Jurupa Unified School District, which serves most of the area. This district runs seventeen elementary schools, four middle schools, two continuation schools, and three high schools. The high schools include Jurupa Valley High School, Rubidoux High School, and Patriot High School. A small part of Jurupa Valley is covered by the Corona-Norco Unified School District.
Transportation
Public transportation in Jurupa Valley is provided by the Riverside Transit Agency. The Jurupa Valley/Pedley station (formerly Pedley Station) is served by Metrolink. Jurupa Valley has a small public-use airport called Flabob Airport, but for commercial flights, people travel to the nearby Ontario International Airport.
The main freeways in Jurupa Valley are Interstate 15, which forms the city's western border, and California State Route 60, which runs along the northern side of the city.
Culture, sports, and recreation
Jurupa Valley has many places to visit and enjoy. You can explore the Jensen Alvarado Ranch and the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center. There is also a big park called Rancho Jurupa Regional Park.
The area has several places to play golf, including Goose Creek Golf Club, Indian Hills Country Club, Jurupa Hills Country Club, and Oak Quarry Golf Club.
Geography
Jurupa Valley is found to the north and west of the Santa Ana River, across from Riverside, California. It lies south of where San Bernardino county begins and east of Interstate 15. The area includes nine different neighborhoods: Belltown, Crestmore Heights, Glen Avon, Indian Hills, Jurupa Hills, Pedley, Rubidoux, Sunnyslope, and Mira Loma.
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