Harbor Gateway is a distinctive neighborhood in the southern part of Los Angeles, California. Annexed by the city on December 26, 1906, it was originally intended to provide Los Angeles with a direct link to the harbor cities of Wilmington and San Pedro, facilitating the city’s access to the Pacific Ocean. Due to its narrow, elongated shape—only half a mile wide in some areas—it earned nicknames like “the shoestring strip” and “the strip.” The area remained largely undeveloped until World War II, when industrial growth led to an influx of workers and subsequent residential development. In 1985, the Los Angeles City Council officially named the area Harbor Gateway.
As of the 2017 demographic profile, Harbor Gateway had a population of approximately 41,826 residents. The community is notably diverse, with a racial composition of 55% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 15% African American, and 7% White. The median age is around 37 years, and the area comprises about 17,563 households. The median household income stands at $66,602, with a per capita income of $35,807.
The neighborhood is also home to the Harbor Gateway Transit Center, a significant transportation hub that connects residents to various parts of Los Angeles via the Metro J Line and other bus services.
For more information, you can visit the City of Los Angeles official website or read the Wikipedia article on Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles.