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 $102,958 with a poverty rate of 10.75%. The median age in West Athens is 33.5 years: 31.4 years for males, and 36.2 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 | 4,688 | 51.72% |
| Two or more races | 1,713 | 18.9% |
| Other race | 1,230 | 13.57% |
| White | 989 | 10.91% |
| Native American | 290 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 112 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.46% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,822 | 3.18 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 1,057 | 3.1 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Married | 994 | 4.57 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 636 | 1.26 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Male | 135 | 2.73 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
3.65
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
58.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 383 | 6.56% |
| Associates Degree | 719 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 756 | 12.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 537 | 9.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,539 | 26.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 521 | 8.92% |
| Some College | 1,384 | 23.7% |
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 | 3,205 | 3,029 | 863 |
| Hispanic | 2,129 | 1,417 | 200 |
| 2+ Races | 917 | 622 | 60 |
| Other Race | 693 | 525 | 92 |
| Native American | 276 | 178 | 7 |
| White | 151 | 149 | 89 |
| Asian | 112 | 98 | 40 |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 30 |
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 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,458 | $0 | $49,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,964 | $118,843 | $96,952 |
| High School Graduate | $34,404 | $67,639 | $27,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,031 | $28,632 | $30,938 |
| Overall | $46,671 | $51,081 | $35,000 |
| Some College | $46,359 | $60,049 | $40,250 |
$46,671
Average Earnings
$51,081
Average Male
$35,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.89% of West Athens residents speak only English, while 42.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,688 | 547 | 11.67% |
| Hispanic | 3,785 | 384 | 10.15% |
| Multiple | 1,713 | 190 | 11.09% |
| Other | 1,142 | 85 | 7.44% |
| White | 151 | 15 | 9.93% |
| Asian | 112 | 9 | 8.04% |
10.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.41%
Male Poverty Rate
10.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Athens is Black, with 11.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Athens is Other, with 7.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.61% |
| High School | 12.22% |
| Some College | 7.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.3% |
| Male Employed | 1.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,758 | $112,516 |
| Households | $77,750 | $102,958 |
| Married Families | $145,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,444 | $63,799 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
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
214
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Korea | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 171 | 4.74% |
| White | 24 | 3.32% |
| Islander | 12 | 28.57% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
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
67.96%
Born in West Athens
82.09%
Native Born
17.91%
Foreign Born
8.11%
Non Citizen
9.8%
Naturalized
82.09% of West Athens residents were born in the United States, with 67.96% having been born in California. 8.11% 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% |