in Atwater Village. 2000 census The 2000 U.S. census counted 14,888 residents in the 1.78-square-mile Atwater Village neighborhood—or 8,379 people per square mile, an average population density for the city. The median age for residents was 34, about average for the city. The neighborhood was considered highly diverse ethnically, with a high percentage of Asians. The breakdown was Latinos, 51.3%; whites, 22.2%; Asians, 19.7%; black, 1.4%; and others, 5.4%. Mexico (27.2%) and the Philippines (20.4%) were the most common places of birth for the 49.3% of the residents who were born abroad—a high percentage, compared to the city at large. The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $53,872, an average figure for Los Angeles. The percentages of households that earned $20,000 to $60,000 yearly were high for Los Angeles County. The average household size of 2.7 people was average for Los Angeles. Renters occupied 59.6% of the housing stock, and house or apartment owners held 40.4%. The percentage of never-married women was among the county's highest. Geography Much of Atwater lies in the old Los Angeles River flood plain, which resulted in deep, fertile soil. According to the Mapping L.A. project of the Los Angeles Times, Atwater Village is bordered on the north and east by Glendale, on the southeast by Glassell Park, on the south by Echo Park, on the southwest by Los Feliz and Silver Lake and on the west by Griffith Park. Street and other boundary limits are the Ventura Freeway on the north, San Fernando Boulevard on the east, and the Los Angeles River on the south and west. Education 22% of Atwater Park residents aged 25 and older held a four-year degree by 2000, an average figure for both the city and the county. Schools Glenfeliz Boulevard Elementary School, LAUSD, 3955 Glenfeliz Boulevard Holy Trinity Elementary School, private, 3716 Boyce Avenue Atwater Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD, 3271 Silver Lake Boulevard Library The Atwater Village District is served by the Atwater Village Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. It is located at 3379 Glendale Boulevard, east of the Los Angeles River and Interstate 5. Transportation Atwater Village is close to the Interstate 5, SR 134, SR 2 and SR 110 freeways. It is served by several Metro Bus lines, including the 92, 94 & 180. It also is adjacent to Metrolink Glendale Station. In popular culture A number of film locations in Atwater