Acton
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Acton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 7,431 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,710 ft (826 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Desert View Highlands, 6.7 miles N.
- 7,431residents (2020 Census)
- 2,710 ftelevation · 826 m
- 39.3 sq miland area · 101.7 km²
- 189 / sq mipopulation density
- 93510ZIP code
About Acton
Acton () is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. According to the 2020 census, Acton had a population of 7,431.
Acton is a small residential community located between the Sierra Pelona Mountains and the San Gabriel Mountains, near the Antelope Valley. It is off the Antelope Valley Freeway (California State Route 14) south of Palmdale. Acton is roughly 20 miles (32 km) northeast of the San Fernando Valley, and 47 miles (76 km) north of downtown Los Angeles by highway. The town has a rural western theme which can be seen in its homes, commercial buildings and historical buildings, some of which date back to the late 1800s. The homes in the mountains around Acton have views of the valley below. In the valley are ranch style homes, often with equestrian facilities. Acton is grouped together with the Antelope Valley in the Los Angeles County General Plan. Acton has a Metrolink commuter rail station at Vincent Grade that is themed in an "old western" style and has been seen in various movies and commercials.
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- Median household income
- $113,000
- Median home value
- $733,400
- Median rent
- $3,056/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Acton had 7,431 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,431 |
|---|---|
| Density | 189 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Acton at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,431 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.26 sq mi (101.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4961° N, 118.1839° W |
| ZIP code | 93510 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0600212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Acton
- Desert View Highlands6.7 mi N
- Agua Dulce7.8 mi W
- Palmdale7.9 mi NE
- Leona Valley10.2 mi NW
- Quartz Hill10.9 mi N
- Littlerock11.7 mi E
- Lancaster13.7 mi N
- Sun Village13.7 mi E
- Green Valley15.1 mi NW
- Elizabeth Lake15.7 mi NW
- La Crescenta-Montrose18.4 mi S
- Santa Clarita18.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Acton
What county is Acton in?
Acton is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Acton, CA?
7,431 people lived in Acton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Acton, CA?
The ZIP code of Acton is 93510.
What is the elevation of Acton?
2,710 feet (826 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Acton?
Desert View Highlands (6.7 mi), Agua Dulce (7.8 mi), Palmdale (7.9 mi), Leona Valley (10.2 mi), Quartz Hill (10.9 mi).
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