




Norwalk, California
Norwalk, CA Profile
Norwalk, CA, population 103,298 , is located
in California's Los Angeles county,
about 3.9 miles from Downey and 9.2 miles from Fullerton.
In the 90's the population of Norwalk has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Norwalk has been growing at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Norwalk area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Norwalk Statistics
Norwalk Gender Information
Males in Norwalk: 51,109 (49%)
Females in Norwalk: 52,189 (51%)
As % of Population in Norwalk
Race Diversity in Norwalk
White: 45%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 12%
Other/Mixed: 37%
As % of Population in Norwalk
Age Diversity in Norwalk
Median Age in Norwalk: 29.7 (Males in Norwalk: 28.5, Females in Norwalk: 30.8)
Norwalk Males Under 20: 18%
Norwalk Females Under 20: 17%
Norwalk Males 20 to 40: 16%
Norwalk Females 20 to 40: 15%
Norwalk Males 40 to 60: 10%
Norwalk Females 40 to 60: 11%
Norwalk Males Over 60: 5%
Norwalk Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Norwalk
Norwalk Household Average Size: 3.79 people
Norwalk Median Household Income: $ 46,047
Norwalk Median Value of Homes: $ 160,100
Law Enforcement in Norwalk
Reported crimes in the Norwalk area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 9
Forcible rape: 23
Robbery: 201
Aggravated assault: 457
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 644
Burglary: 629
Larceny-theft: 1,404
Motor vehicle theft: 794
Arson: 20
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,637
Norwalk Location Information
Elevation: 92 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Norwalk
Bellflower 2.5 Miles
Artesia 2.5 Miles
Santa Fe Springs 3.1 Miles
Cerritos 3.2 Miles
Downey 3.9 Miles
La Mirada 4.1 Miles
La Palma 4.4 Miles
Lakewood 4.5 Miles
Paramount 4.6 Miles
South Whittier 4.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Norwalk
(Population 100,000+)
Downey 3.9 Miles
Fullerton 9.2 Miles
East Los Angeles 9.9 Miles
Anaheim 10.7 Miles
Long Beach 11.2 Miles
El Monte 11.9 Miles
Garden Grove 12.0 Miles
Los Angeles 13.9 Miles
West Covina 14.1 Miles
Orange 15.3 Miles
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Facts
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Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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