West Athens is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. West Athens has a 2024 population of 9,198. West Athens is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually but its population has decreased by -3.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,554 in 2020.
The average household income in West Athens is $102,510 with a poverty rate of 13.77%. The median age in West Athens is 34.4 years: 32.4 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Athens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,057 | 55.38% |
| Other race | 1,255 | 13.74% |
| White | 1,242 | 13.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,242 | 13.6% |
| Native American | 166 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 128 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.45% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,719 | 3.34 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 943 | 3.63 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 874 | 4.75 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 658 | 1.08 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 244 | 3.21 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.34
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 476 | 8.3% |
| Associates Degree | 628 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 710 | 12.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 446 | 7.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,413 | 24.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 581 | 10.14% |
| Some College | 1,478 | 25.79% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,325 | 3,168 | 890 |
| Hispanic | 2,013 | 1,160 | 135 |
| Other Race | 696 | 471 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 655 | 359 | 59 |
| Native American | 153 | 106 | 7 |
| Asian | 128 | 106 | 25 |
| White | 100 | 94 | 43 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 65.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,991 | $51,125 | $47,589 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,605 | $215,399 | $95,483 |
| High School Graduate | $45,619 | $58,523 | $30,521 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,510 | $27,601 | $19,975 |
| Overall | $43,979 | $46,392 | $39,073 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $54,890 | $34,288 |
$43,979
Average Earnings
$46,392
Average Male
$39,073
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.4% of West Athens residents speak only English, while 40.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,057 | 828 | 16.37% |
| Hispanic | 3,718 | 379 | 10.19% |
| Other | 1,255 | 147 | 11.71% |
| Multiple | 1,242 | 36 | 2.9% |
| White | 100 | 16 | 16% |
| Asian | 128 | 10 | 7.81% |
13.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
12.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Athens is Black, with 16.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Athens is Multiple, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.68% |
| High School | 10.97% |
| Some College | 8.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.14% |
| Male Employed | 2.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,612 | $115,274 |
| Households | $67,552 | $102,510 |
| Married Families | $143,348 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,143 | $54,953 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
27.7%
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
249
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 126 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 202 | 5.4% |
| White | 33 | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.73% |
| Islander | 14 | 34.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
64.22%
Born in West Athens
80.54%
Native Born
19.46%
Foreign Born
12.1%
Non Citizen
7.36%
Naturalized
80.54% of West Athens residents were born in the United States, with 64.22% having been born in California. 12.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,198 | 34 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 9,164 | 33 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 9,131 | -490 | -5.09% |
| 2021 | 9,621 | 67 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 9,554 | -152 | -1.57% |
| 2019 | 9,706 | 1,132 | 13.2% |
| 2018 | 8,574 | -172 | -1.97% |
| 2017 | 8,746 | 825 | 10.42% |
| 2016 | 7,921 | -399 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 8,320 | -295 | -3.42% |
| 2014 | 8,615 | 109 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 8,506 | -288 | -3.27% |
| 2012 | 8,794 | 363 | 4.31% |
| 2011 | 8,431 | -298 | -3.41% |
| 2010 | 8,729 | 0 | 0% |