The per capita income for the CDP was $10,275. About 19.9% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over. La Alameda shopping center is located on 2140 Florence Ave. This shopping center which amounts to cover 240,000 square feet of retail area, houses stores such as CVS Pharmacy, Ross Dress for Less, Marshall's, as well as eatery that includes Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panda Express, and other establishments. This shopping center was built atop of underutilized and abandoned industrial areas which spanned 18 acres. The shopping plaza is influenced by the Spanish/ Mediterranean architecture which is notable through the location's tile and stone elements. The shopping center's creation as well as the location's design is representative of the high Hispanic community and maintained this as its priority throughout out its construction and currently in its daily operation. The plaza fosters community events such as health clinics, and holiday celebrations which is free for all to attend. Every week, local bands showcase their music and people of all ages come out to dance and enjoy the evening scene. La Alameda serves as a central shopping and social hub for Walnut Park and surrounding communities' residents. Los Angeles Unified School District schools serve Walnut Park:  Most of Walnut Park is zoned to Huntington Park High School. Before 2005 all of Walnut Park was zoned to Huntington Park. In 2005 South East High School opened and took a portion of the land in Walnut Park in its attendance boundary. Any student who lives in the Huntington Park or Bell High School zones may apply to Maywood Academy High School; Maywood Academy, which opened in 2005 and moved into its permanent campus in 2006, does not have its own attendance boundary because it lacks American football, track and field, and tennis facilities. In addition to Los Angeles Unified School District schools, there are many LAUSD authorized public charter schools that operate in Walnut Park:  Walnut Park is unincorporated and is thus represented by Hilda Solis at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the Century Station in Lynwood, serving Walnut Park. In the state legislature Walnut Park is located in the 59th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Reggie Jones-Sawyer, and in the 33rd Senate District, represented by Democrat Lena Gonzalez. Federally, Walnut Park is located in California's 44th congressional district, which is represented by Democrat Nanette Barragán.