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Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2020 census, the population of Fullerton was 142,824 people, making it the 8th largest city in Orange County.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for Fullerton, the 2020 census recorded a population of 142,824 for the city. Fullerton is the 22nd largest city in California by population. The racial makeup of Fullerton is 47.2% White, 3.1% African American, 21.1% Asian, 1.4% Pacific Islander, 21.6% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race made up 46.8% of the population.

Fullerton has grown rapidly in recent decades. In 1970, the population was only 95,738. By 1980 it had grown to 114,144 and in 1990 it was 126,003. The population exceeded 130,000 in the 2000 census.

History

Fullerton was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Fullerton was incorporated in 1904 with a population of approximately 1600 people.

Like other cities in Orange County, Fullerton benefitted from the post-World War II population and economic boom in Southern California. The growth of the aerospace and technology industries provided employment opportunities that attracted new residents. Cultural events like the Fullerton College Jazz Festival also began in the 20th century.

For more details on the history of Fullerton, visit the Fullerton Public Library's Local History page.

Economy

Major employers in Fullerton include California State University, Fullerton, which has over 40,000 students, as well as St. Jude Medical Center and Raytheon. Other large companies with offices in the city include Amcor, Carbonix, Continental Development Corporation, Exedy Corporation, General Electric, Hilti Inc., Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc., Laserfiche, Scion Dental, Swarm Insurance, and Toshiba.

For more on the Fullerton economy, visit the Economic Development page on the City of Fullerton website or the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce website.

Landmarks

Fullerton Arboretum

The Fullerton Arboretum is a 26-acre botanical garden with collections of tropical, temperate, and desert plants. It is located on the northeast corner of campus of California State University, Fullerton. The address is 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA, 92831 and the phone number is (657) 278-3407.

The Arboretum features a botanical collection containing plants from Australia, southern Africa, and the Americas. It includes specialized gardens like the Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden. There is also a Children's Garden and a Garden of the Senses.

Muckenthaler Cultural Center

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is a historic Spanish Colonial Revival style mansion in Fullerton located at 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833. The phone number is (714) 738-6595.

The mansion was built in 1924 and has been preserved to showcase architecture and art from the early 20th century. The Cultural Center hosts art exhibits, classes, concerts, festivals, and more throughout the year.

Fullerton Transportation Center

The Fullerton Transportation Center is the main public transit hub for the city, located at 120 E Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832.

The center serves Amtrak, Metrolink commuter rail, and several bus operators including Greyhound, Megabus, OC Bus, and Transportation Corridor Agencies. It provides connectivity to Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Diego County.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Fullerton is provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The OCTA operates bus routes serving Fullerton and connecting to other cities in Orange County.

Fullerton is also served by Metrolink commuter rail, Amtrak, and general aviation out of the Fullerton Municipal Airport.

For more information on public transportation in Fullerton, visit the OCTA website.

Museums

Fullerton Museum Center

The Fullerton Museum Center is located in the heart of downtown Fullerton at 301 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832. The phone number is (714) 738-6545.

The Museum Center includes exhibits on local history, art, and natural science. There is a hands-on children's museum called the Kidseum as well as temporary exhibition spaces.

Muckenthaler Cultural Center

In addition to being a historic landmark, the Muckenthaler Cultural Center (address and phone number above) also houses the Muckenthaler Gallery with rotating exhibits of contemporary art.

Major Employers

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Fullerton is located at 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831. The phone number is (657) 278-2011.

Cal State Fullerton has an enrollment of over 40,000 students, making it the largest university in the Cal State system. It is a major employer for the city.

St. Jude Medical Center

St. Jude Medical Center is located at 101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, Fullerton, CA 92835. The phone number is (714) 871-3281.

St. Jude is a major nonprofit medical center with over 60 specialty departments and centers. It has 368 beds and employs over 2,500 staff.

Raytheon

Raytheon has a Fullerton campus located at 2000 E Ellis Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831. The phone number is (714) 446-5000.

Raytheon is a major aerospace and defense company. The Fullerton site focuses on radar technology and employs over 700 engineers and technical staff.

County

Fullerton is located in Orange County. The county seat and main government center is in the city of Santa Ana.

The Orange County government website can be found at https://ocgov.com/. The main county phone number is (714) 834-3000.

The county government center address is: Orange County Hall of Administration 333 W Santa Ana Blvd Santa Ana, CA 92701

School Districts

Most of Fullerton is served by the Fullerton School District for elementary and middle schools. Their website is https://www.fullertonsd.org/.

Fullerton Joint Union High School District operates the public high schools. Their website is https://www.fjuhsd.org/.

Other districts serving portions of Fullerton include Buena Park School District, Centralia School District, and Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Details can be found on the City of Fullerton Schools page.

Local Resources

The official City of Fullerton government website is https://www.cityoffullerton.com/. This site has information on all city services, departments, programs, and more.

The Fullerton Public Library system website is https://www.fullertonlibrary.org/. The Main Library address is 353 W Commonwealth Ave Fullerton, CA 92832.

The Fullerton Police Department website is https://www.fullertonpd.org/. The police station address is 237 W Commonwealth Ave Fullerton, CA 92832.

The Fullerton Fire Department website is https://www.cityoffullerton.com/gov/departments/fire/default.asp. The main fire station is located at 312 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832.

Visit the City of Fullerton Facebook page and @cityoffullerton Instagram for community news and events.

For information on youth and adult sports leagues and teams in Fullerton, visit the Fullerton Rangers website.

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