47-598: Foothill Ranch is a neighborhood of the city of Lake Forest in Orange County, California , United States. The population was 10,899 at the 2000 census. The master planned community was a census-designated place prior to being incorporated into the city in 2000. Foothill Ranch is notable for being the headquarters of Oakley, Inc. , and ProBoards . Other companies such as Nike , Kaiser Aluminum , Kawasaki , and TAE Technologies also have offices in Foothill Ranch. It
94-574: A Republican fortress in presidential elections. Changing demographics and the intensely polarizing urban/rural divide, however, has made Lake Forest more fertile footing for Democrats, who in recent elections have been trimming the GOP margins in the city. In 2020, Joe Biden became the first Democratic presidential nominee to win Lake Forest since its incorporation. Lake Forest has one high school, El Toro High School , which opened in 1973, and one high school on
141-588: A farmers market at the Sports Park and Recreation Center, where locals can go and buy products from the local farmers and vendors. In 2020, the classical music organization Chamber Music | OC moved its operations from Chapman University in Orange, California to the Lake Forest Business Center where they are headquartered. Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center opened on November 1, 2014, across
188-468: A female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.31. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
235-497: A population of 77,264. The population density was 4,315.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,666.4/km ). The racial makeup of Lake Forest was 54,341 (70.3%) White (57.2% Non-Hispanic White), 1,295 (1.7%) African American , 384 (0.5%) Native American , 10,115 (13.1%) Asian , 191 (0.2%) Pacific Islander , 7,267 (9.4%) from other races , and 3,671 (4.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19,024 persons (24.6%). The Census reported that 76,749 people (99.3% of
282-430: A southbound exit and northbound entrance only), and Portola Parkway. [REDACTED] County Route S18, also known as El Toro Road, is a major road in Lake Forest, traveling the entire length and width of the city limits, about 10.5 miles. El Toro road has 8 major intersections in the city and passes through numerous communities, such as Portola Hills . At Live Oak Canyon Road, El Toro becomes Santiago Canyon Road, forming
329-437: Is a city in Orange County, California , United States. The population was 85,858 at the 2020 census . Lake Forest incorporated as a city on December 20, 1991. Prior to incorporation, the community had been known as El Toro . Following a vote in 2000, Lake Forest expanded its city limits to include the master-planned developments of Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills . This expansion brought new homes and commercial centers to
376-547: Is also home to two county parks. Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in the eastern part of the city was the site of an infamous mountain lion mauling in 2004 that captured the attention of the West Coast news media. Heritage Hill Historical Park and Museum is home to some of the oldest buildings in Orange County , including the Jose Serrano Adobe , an original adobe home and settlement built in 1863; El Toro's first school,
423-582: Is also the home of Saddleback Church . Foothill Ranch is located at 33°41′19″N 117°39′51″W / 33.688524°N 117.664281°W / 33.688524; -117.664281 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km ), all of it land. The ZIP Code for Foothill Ranch is 92610. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,899 people, 3,816 households, and 2,976 families residing in
470-463: Is also the home of Saddleback Church . Foothill Ranch is located at 33°41′19″N 117°39′51″W / 33.688524°N 117.664281°W / 33.688524; -117.664281 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km), all of it land. The ZIP Code for Foothill Ranch is 92610. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,899 people, 3,816 households, and 2,976 families residing in
517-597: Is also the home of the corporate headquarters for Eagle Community Credit Union, a credit union focused on serving postal and federal employees who live or work in Orange County. According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Lake Forest is served by two branches of the Orange County Public Library system known as OC Public Libraries: the El Toro branch and
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#1732852469864564-972: The California State Legislature , Lake Forest is in the 37th Senate District , represented by Democrat Dave Min , and in the 72nd Assembly District , represented by Republican Diane Dixon . In the United States House of Representatives , Lake Forest is in California's 40th congressional district , represented by Republican Young Kim ,. According to the Secretary of State of California , as of February 10, 2019, Lake Forest has 46,014 registered voters. Of those, 17,329 (37.66%) are registered Republicans, 13,402 (29.13%) are registered Democrats, and 13,080 (28.43%) have no political party preference/are independents. Historically, Lake Forest has, like most of southern Orange County, been
611-445: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 17.9 square miles (46 km ). 17.8 square miles (46 km ) of its land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) of it (0.48%) is water. Lake Forest is bordered by Irvine on the west and northwest, Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods on the southwest, Mission Viejo on the southeast, Trabuco Canyon and Silverado Canyon on the east, and Limestone Canyon Regional Park on
658-416: The state legislature , Foothill Ranch is located in the 37th Senate District, represented by Democrat Dave Min , and in the 70th Assembly District, represented by Republican Donald P. Wagner . In the United States House of Representatives , Foothill Ranch is in California's 45th congressional district , represented by Republican Michelle Steel . Lake Forest, California Lake Forest
705-416: The CDP was $ 89,038, and the median income for a family was $ 97,897. Males had a median income of $ 67,791 versus $ 41,786 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 36,013. About 1.4% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Foothill Ranch was completed in 1996 and was annexed to Lake Forest in 2000. In
752-416: The CDP was $ 89,038, and the median income for a family was $ 97,897. Males had a median income of $ 67,791 versus $ 41,786 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 36,013. About 1.4% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. Foothill Ranch was completed in 1996 and was annexed to Lake Forest in 2000. In
799-403: The CDP. The population density was 3,858.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,489.9/km ). There were 3,873 housing units at an average density of 1,371.2 per square mile (529.4/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.38% White , 1.92% Black or African American , 0.29% Native American , 14.96% Asian , 0.28% Pacific Islander , 3.38% from other races , and 4.78% from two or more races. 10.85% of
846-401: The CDP. The population density was 3,858.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,489.9/km). There were 3,873 housing units at an average density of 1,371.2 per square mile (529.4/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 74.38% White , 1.92% Black or African American , 0.29% Native American , 14.96% Asian , 0.28% Pacific Islander , 3.38% from other races , and 4.78% from two or more races. 10.85% of
893-550: The Foothill Ranch branch. The city is the location of Rick Warren 's megachurch , Saddleback Church , the sixth-largest evangelical church in the United States. The city of Lake Forest puts on an annual summer concert at Pittsford Park. Other public events include the Fourth of July 5K run and fireworks display over the lake at the Sun & Sail Club. On Wednesdays at 4 pm, there is
940-678: The Serranos, established in Aliso Canyon, there was a group of pioneers who lived in the foothills and several miles above El Toro, many of whom were among the first settlers of this neighborhood. El Toro Road at the I-5 Freeway was the epicenter of the Saddleback Valley from the late 19th century to the end of the 2nd millennium. However, the area gradually deteriorated, and most of the shops closed or moved to other cities. After years of planning,
987-660: The area. In the late 1960s, the Occidental Petroleum company developed a residential community in and around the Eucalyptus groves, which had long since expanded and grown much more dense. From 1863, the community had been known as El Toro. In 1847 José Serrano and his family occupied eleven thousand acres of the Rancho Cañada de los Alisos that had been granted to them by the Government of Mexico, and that eventually reached
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#17328524698641034-534: The border of Lake Forest and Mission Viejo , Trabuco Hills High School . The city also has eight elementary schools and a middle school . The mascot is a bull and its teams are known as the Chargers; its school colors are blue and gold. Lake Forest is served entirely by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District , or SVUSD. Foothill Ranch Foothill Ranch is a neighborhood of
1081-488: The city has worked with the property owners of some aging strip malls and developed the "Arbor at Lake Forest" commercial district. The new center now competes with large shopping centers in cities that surround Lake Forest. In 1991, residents chose to incorporate, and chose the name "Lake Forest" in a referendum. Controversy ensued for months, as residents of the newer subdivisions arguing that "Lake Forest" sounded better than "El Toro", while long-time residents complained that
1128-403: The city is also named lies in the area between Ridge Route, Jeronimo, Lake Forest and Serrano roads, and consists mostly of Eucalyptus trees. It is also man-made, and was created in the first decade of the 1900s when a local landowner, Dwight Whiting, planted 400 acres (1.6 km ) of Eucalyptus groves in the vicinity of Serrano Creek as part of a lumber operation intended to draw development to
1175-449: The city of Lake Forest in Orange County, California , United States. The population was 10,899 at the 2000 census. The master planned community was a census-designated place prior to being incorporated into the city in 2000. Foothill Ranch is notable for being the headquarters of Oakley, Inc. , and ProBoards . Other companies such as Nike , Kaiser Aluminum , Kawasaki , and TAE Technologies also have offices in Foothill Ranch. It
1222-404: The city was 76.02% White , 1.83% African American , 0.50% Native American , 9.70% Asian , 0.20% Pacific Islander , 7.51% from other races , and 4.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.59% of the population. There were 20,008 households, out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 10.3% had
1269-420: The far northeast boundary of Lake Forest, before heading through the mountains and becoming Chapman Avenue in northern Orange County. The 2020 United States Census reported a population of 85,858. The racial makeup was 63.3% White (47.18% Non-Hispanic white ), 2.2% African American , 18.1% Asian , and 23.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2010 United States Census reported that Lake Forest had
1316-470: The hands of Dwight Whiting. Whiting was instrumental in bringing the Santa Fe rail line through the region. The Rancho Niguel was granted to Juan B. Alvarado, Juan Avila and his sister Conception, the widow of one Pedro Sánchez. From them it passed to other owners and was divided into plots, including Yorba. In 1874, most of it was owned by Cyrus B. Rawson. Jonathan E. Bacon also owned 1600 acres. In addition to
1363-486: The name change aimed to erase the town's history in favor of an artificial name that referred to man-made lakes. El Toro High School kept its name and continues to do so to this day. In subsequent years as the city came to be referred to as Lake Forest, mentions of "El Toro" in the press usually referred to the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro , decommissioned in 1999 and later repurposed. According to
1410-594: The north. Lake Forest is located in the heart of the Saddleback Valley, the north-east end located in the Foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains . It is also in the northern section of South Orange County. It has two man-made lakes identified by the clubhouses on the lakes — the Beach and Tennis Club (Hidden Lakes, formerly Lake I) and the Sun and Sail Club (Lake II). [REDACTED] Interstate 5 travels along
1457-601: The northeastern boundary of the city. Lake Forest has two lakes from which the city gets its name. The lakes are man-made, and condominiums and custom homes ranging from large to small line their shores. Neighborhood associations manage the lakes (Lake 1, known as the Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club, and Lake 2, the Sun and Sail Club.) Each facility features tennis courts, gyms, basketball courts, barbecue pits, volleyball courts, multiple swimming pools, saunas, hot tubs and club houses for social events. The "forest" for which
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1504-692: The old El Toro School House; El Toro's first church, St. Georges Episcopal Church; and the Harvey Bennett Ranch House, built in 1908, from which the Bennett Ranch development in Lake Forest derives its name. The Bennetts raised oranges for Sunkist, and owned the State-deeded water rights to Aliso Creek , which was very rare in California, and instrumental to their success. It is also the location of "Ritchie's Park," per signs along Aliso Creek , which
1551-434: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,816 households, out of which 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 16.3% 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
1598-434: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,816 households, out of which 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 16.3% 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
1645-692: The population were below the poverty line , including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. The city is home to the headquarters of eyewear manufacturer Oakley, Inc. ; metals company Kaiser Aluminum , in-flight entertainment provider Panasonic Avionics ; Karem Aircraft an aircraft company developing UAV 's with major aircraft companies; telecommunications software developer Greenlight Wireless Corp.; barbecue retailer Barbeques Galore ; restaurant chains Johnny Rockets and Del Taco ; medical equipment maker Apria Healthcare; and skateboarding companies Sole Technology , Inc., Etnies , Autism Behavior Services Inc., and Tilly's; among others. It
1692-581: The population) lived in households, 299 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 216 (0.3%) were institutionalized. There were 26,224 households, out of which 10,407 (39.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 15,603 (59.5%) were married couples, 2,710 (10.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,299 (5.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,217 (4.6%) unmarried partnerships, and 201 (0.8%)same-sex couples. 4,883 households (18.6%) were made up of individuals, and 1,432 (5.5%) had someone living alone who
1739-438: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 22,667 people (29.3%) lived in rental housing units. As of the census of 2000, there were 58,707 people, 20,008 households, and 14,745 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,698.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,814.2/km ). There were 20,486 housing units at an average density of 1,639.7 units per square mile (633.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1786-673: The ranch in youth, and lived there later in early marriage, working on the ranch until it was sold. The Bennett's son, Richard Beach Bennett, was educated in Animal Husbandry at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona , and grew replacement trees for farmers, before starting his own ranch in Balcom Canyon in Ventura County. Lake Forest also has etnies Skatepark , which is the largest public skatepark with over 40,000 square feet (3,700 m ). Marine Corps Air Station El Toro
1833-423: The street from Saddleback Church. The 86.2-acre Sports Park, built with fees collected from developers for a "study" that led to the rezoning of surrounding areas, is one of the largest sports parks in Orange County. The Recreation Center houses classrooms/activities rooms and a gymnasium, hosting many education and recreation programs that have previously been hosted at the rented City Hall facility. Lake Forest
1880-568: The western border of Lake Forest, forming the border with Laguna Hills . I-5 has two interchanges in the city: Lake Forest Drive and El Toro Road (Highway S18). [REDACTED] California State Route 241 passes through the Foothill Ranch community of Lake Forest, in close proximity to several residential and commercial areas. SR 241 has three interchanges in Lake Forest: Alton Parkway, Lake Forest Drive (a partial interchange with
1927-406: Was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.27. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 47.5% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 2.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males. The median income for a household in
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1974-406: Was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.27. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 47.5% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 2.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males. The median income for a household in
2021-411: Was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males. According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $ 86,285, and the median income for a family was $ 96,133. Males had a median income of $ 52,019 versus $ 37,100 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 28,583. About 3.2% of families and 5.3% of
2068-420: Was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males. There were 27,088 housing units at an average density of 1,513.1 units per square mile (584.2 units/km ), of which 18,579 (70.8%) were owner-occupied, and 7,645 (29.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.3%. 54,082 people (70.0% of
2115-420: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93. There were 19,612 families (74.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.30. The population was spread out, with 19,115 people (24.7%) under the age of 18, 6,775 people (8.8%) aged 18 to 24, 22,099 people (28.6%) aged 25 to 44, 22,184 people (28.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 7,091 people (9.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
2162-629: Was a naturally set childhood playground along the stream, where all of the Bennett children and grandchildren played. Frequently, the children found Indian artifacts along the banks, and met relatives of the Indians whose ancestors had actually lived there, including "Al" and "Cy" who were older Indians working for the Bennetts. The park is named for Richard Bennett Harvey, the grandchild whom Harvey and Frances Bennett raised, their seventh and last "child" who grew up on
2209-499: Was located one mile (1.6 km) from the city of Lake Forest in the city of Irvine . At one time, El Toro was considered a military town, but the city blossomed independently in the 1980s and 1990s before the base closed in 1999. Doug Cirbo serves as Lake Forest's Mayor and Mark Tettemer serves as Mayor Pro Tempore . In addition to Cirbo and Tettemer, the three other City Council members are Robert Pequeno, Scott Voigts, and Benjamin Yu. In
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