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Placentia is a small city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2020 census, Placentia had a population of 55,328 residents, making it the 142nd largest city in California. Read on to learn more about Placentia's history, attractions, economy, and local resources.

History of Placentia

Placentia was founded in the 1870s by English settlers. The city gets its name from the Spanish term for "pleasant". Placentia incorporated as a city in 1926. Throughout its history, agriculture and citrus groves dominated the local economy. Today, Placentia is mostly residential with some light industry.

For more on the history of Placentia, visit the Placentia, California Wikipedia page.

Population and Demographics

According to the 2020 census, Placentia had a population of 55,328. The racial makeup of Placentia is:

• 47.6% White
• 7.8% Black or African American
• 38.9% Hispanic or Latino
• 10.7% Asian
• 1.7% Two or more races

The median age in Placentia is 36.3 years old. Placentia has 17,561 households with an average of 3.04 persons per household.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Placentia include:

The Bradford House

The Bradford House at 136 Palm Circle is the oldest still-standing home in Placentia. Built in 1868, this historic Victorian home was occupied by the Bradford family and is now a museum run by the Placentia Historical Society.

Bradford House GPS coordinates: 33.872261, -117.870583

136 Palm Circle, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-3446

Placentia Library District

The Placentia Library District operates two public libraries in the city - the Placentia Library and the Placentia Linda Branch Library. The libraries host numerous events and offer services like wifi, computers, ebooks, research databases and more.

Placentia Library GPS coordinates: 33.872261, -117.870583

411 E. Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1906

Tri-City Regional Park

Tri-City Regional Park is a 68-acre public park with lighted baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, and walking paths.

Tri-City Regional Park GPS coordinates: 33.864101, -117.899673

2301 N. Kraemer Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870

Local Economy and Major Employers

Placentia has a diverse business community with major employers in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, education, and government services.

Healthcare

Kindred Hospital is a major acute care hospital in Placentia employing over 500 people.

Kindred Hospital
2000 N. Placentia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-2000

Manufacturing

Vaupell Holdings Inc. manufactures precision parts and employs around 300 people locally.

Vaupell Holdings Inc.
931 Douglas Rd, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 523-1110

Retail

The Shops at Placentia is a large retail center with major stores like Target, Ross, Marshalls and more.

The Shops at Placentia
380 S. Placentia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870

Education

California State University Fullerton and Fullerton College both have locations in Placentia. The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District serves local K-12 students.

California State University Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton Irvine Campus
1937 W Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
(657) 278-1011

Fullerton College

Fullerton College Placentia Education Center
1501 N. Placentia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 992-7070

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
1301 E. Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7000

Government Services

As the county seat, the city of Placentia houses departments of the Orange County government in the city civic center.

Transportation

Placentia is served by several major highways including State Routes 57, 91 and the Riverside Freeway. The Orange County Transportation Authority provides public bus services throughout Placentia and the surrounding region.

Placentia Local Resources

Here are some helpful local resources for those living in or visiting Placentia:

City of Placentia

The official city government website with info on departments, services, permits, and more.

City of Placentia

401 E Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-8117

Placentia Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber promotes local Placentia businesses and provides networking and resources.

Placentia Chamber of Commerce

610 W Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1873

Visit Placentia

The official tourism website for Placentia with info on things to do, events, and more.

Visit Placentia

Placentia Rotary Club

Local community service group that hosts events and supports various causes.

Placentia Rotary Club

Placentia Lions Club

Another local community organization focused on volunteer work and fundraising.

Placentia Lions Club

Placentia / Fausto Silva Library

Local library branch with books, events, internet access, and more for the community.

Placentia Library

411 E Chapman Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 528-1906

Placentia is in Orange County

Placentia is located in northern Orange County in Southern California. Orange County provides various regional services to Placentia residents.

Orange County Government Website

333 W Santa Ana Blvd #465, Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 834-2323

Placentia Sports Teams

Local youth and high school sports are popular in Placentia. The Placentia Library Friends Foundation sponsors sports teams around the city.

Placentia Library Friends Foundation

Placentia on Facebook

Follow the Placentia Facebook page to keep up with local news and events.

City of Placentia Facebook Page

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