Compton is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Compton has a 2024 population of 89,516. Compton is currently declining at a rate of -1.62% annually and its population has decreased by -6.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 95,394 in 2020.
The average household income in Compton is $87,502 with a poverty rate of 17.07%. The median age in Compton is 33.9 years: 32.9 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Compton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 31,345 | 33.52% |
| Black or African American | 23,630 | 25.27% |
| Two or more races | 23,418 | 25.04% |
| White | 13,129 | 14.04% |
| Asian | 1,126 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 759 | 0.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.13% |
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,227 | 3.84 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 10,457 | 4.89 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 5,867 | 3.98 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Non Family | 4,863 | 1.23 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 3,040 | 4.11 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
4.32
Average Family Size
3.84
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,167 | 12.21% |
| Associates Degree | 3,816 | 6.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,502 | 7.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,913 | 3.26% |
| High School Graduate | 16,485 | 28.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13,722 | 23.38% |
| Some College | 11,084 | 18.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,267 | 20,547 | 2,477 |
| Other Race | 19,384 | 10,435 | 1,237 |
| Black | 17,183 | 15,329 | 3,276 |
| 2+ Races | 13,495 | 7,353 | 996 |
| Asian | 800 | 680 | 292 |
| White | 551 | 491 | 215 |
| Native American | 468 | 310 | 136 |
| Islander | 118 | 118 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,919 | $67,752 | $57,745 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,645 | $66,875 | $58,608 |
| High School Graduate | $38,942 | $42,402 | $31,533 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,768 | $34,721 | $26,809 |
| Overall | $38,079 | $40,407 | $35,426 |
| Some College | $41,203 | $44,065 | $39,489 |
$38,079
Average Earnings
$40,407
Average Male
$35,426
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.66% of Compton residents speak only English, while 64.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 63.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66,426 | 12,246 | 18.44% |
| Other | 31,267 | 5,720 | 18.29% |
| Multiple | 23,350 | 4,487 | 19.22% |
| Black | 23,539 | 3,209 | 13.63% |
| Native | 758 | 202 | 26.65% |
| White | 665 | 176 | 26.47% |
| Asian | 1,107 | 76 | 6.87% |
| Islander | 118 | 54 | 45.76% |
17.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.08%
Male Poverty Rate
18.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Compton is Islander, with 45.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Compton is Asian, with 6.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.25% |
| High School | 15.37% |
| Some College | 13.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.68% |
| Female Employed | 8.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,332 | $92,179 |
| Households | $74,270 | $87,502 |
| Married Families | $86,645 | $103,284 |
| Non Families | $38,074 | $54,565 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,497
Number of Veterans
1,292
Male Veterans
205
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 447 |
| Second Gulf War | 271 |
| First Gulf War | 221 |
| Korea | 81 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 456 |
| 65 to 74 | 448 |
| 35 to 54 | 295 |
| 75+ | 252 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,149 | 6.15% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 0.44% |
| 2+ Races | 174 | 1.07% |
| Other Race | 80 | 0.35% |
| White | 76 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 11 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.85%
Born in Compton
69.37%
Native Born
30.63%
Foreign Born
18.57%
Non Citizen
12.06%
Naturalized
69.37% of Compton residents were born in the United States, with 61.85% having been born in California. 18.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 82,170 | -1,469 | -1.76% |
| 2028 | 83,639 | -1,469 | -1.73% |
| 2027 | 85,108 | -1,470 | -1.7% |
| 2026 | 86,578 | -1,469 | -1.67% |
| 2025 | 88,047 | -1,469 | -1.64% |
| 2024 | 89,516 | -1,470 | -1.62% |
| 2023 | 90,986 | -843 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 91,829 | -1,498 | -1.61% |
| 2021 | 93,327 | -2,067 | -2.17% |
| 2020 | 95,394 | 394 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 95,000 | -971 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 95,971 | -840 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 96,811 | -568 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 97,379 | -315 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 97,694 | 22 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 97,672 | 108 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 97,564 | 259 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 97,305 | 375 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 96,930 | 502 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 96,428 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 93,493 | 3,039 | 3.36% |
| 1990 | 90,454 | 9,104 | 11.19% |
| 1980 | 81,350 | 2,803 | 3.57% |
| 1970 | 78,547 | 6,735 | 9.38% |
| 1960 | 71,812 | 23,821 | 49.64% |
| 1950 | 47,991 | 31,793 | 196.28% |
| 1940 | 16,198 | 3,682 | 29.42% |
| 1930 | 12,516 | 11,038 | 746.82% |
| 1920 | 1,478 | 556 | 60.3% |
| 1910 | 922 | 322 | 53.67% |
| 1900 | 600 | -36 | -5.66% |
| 1890 | 636 | 476 | 297.5% |
| 1870 | 160 | -82,010 | -99.81% |