West Carson is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. West Carson has a 2024 population of 22,330. West Carson is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually but its population has decreased by -1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,697 in 2020.
The average household income in West Carson is $113,200 with a poverty rate of 6.82%. The median age in West Carson is 46.1 years: 44.1 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Carson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,694 | 35.12% |
| White | 4,477 | 20.43% |
| Other race | 3,994 | 18.23% |
| Two or more races | 3,119 | 14.24% |
| Black or African American | 2,393 | 10.92% |
| Native American | 189 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.2% |
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,042 | 2.61 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 4,089 | 3.13 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 2,259 | 1.27 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Female | 1,296 | 3.19 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Male | 398 | 3.07 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 891 | 5.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,355 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,626 | 26.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,679 | 9.74% |
| High School Graduate | 4,117 | 23.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,265 | 7.33% |
| Some College | 3,314 | 19.21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,255 | 6,087 | 3,320 |
| Hispanic | 5,418 | 3,754 | 1,044 |
| White | 2,998 | 2,762 | 930 |
| Other Race | 2,779 | 1,659 | 486 |
| 2+ Races | 2,049 | 1,758 | 556 |
| Black | 1,859 | 1,794 | 703 |
| Native American | 136 | 68 | 34 |
| 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 | $64,860 | $70,656 | $63,508 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,115 | $87,316 | $77,796 |
| High School Graduate | $41,626 | $47,606 | $36,572 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,184 | $32,240 | $28,262 |
| Overall | $50,497 | $53,005 | $48,683 |
| Some College | $43,435 | $46,528 | $32,917 |
$50,497
Average Earnings
$53,005
Average Male
$48,683
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.31% of West Carson residents speak only English, while 52.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,352 | 591 | 8.04% |
| Asian | 7,559 | 513 | 6.79% |
| Multiple | 3,069 | 273 | 8.9% |
| Black | 2,199 | 203 | 9.23% |
| Other | 3,906 | 198 | 5.07% |
| White | 2,807 | 119 | 4.24% |
| Native | 182 | 15 | 8.24% |
6.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.48%
Male Poverty Rate
7.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Carson is Black, with 9.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Carson is White, with 4.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.18% |
| Some College | 7.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.36% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
| Female Employed | 1.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,514 | $124,614 |
| Households | $95,385 | $113,200 |
| Married Families | $122,379 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,886 | $79,151 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
782
Number of Veterans
717
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 270 |
| First Gulf War | 213 |
| Vietnam | 197 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 223 |
| 75+ | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 18 to 34 | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 247 | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 2.68% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 3.43% |
| Other Race | 75 | 2.35% |
| Black | 59 | 3.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
50.26%
Born in West Carson
64.23%
Native Born
35.77%
Foreign Born
10.68%
Non Citizen
25.09%
Naturalized
64.23% of West Carson residents were born in the United States, with 50.26% having been born in California. 10.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,330 | 45 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 22,285 | 45 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 22,240 | 216 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 22,024 | -673 | -2.97% |
| 2020 | 22,697 | 618 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 22,079 | -458 | -2.03% |
| 2018 | 22,537 | 277 | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 22,260 | 331 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 21,929 | 492 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 21,437 | 671 | 3.23% |
| 2014 | 20,766 | 185 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 20,581 | -101 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 20,682 | 41 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 20,641 | -1,058 | -4.88% |
| 2010 | 21,699 | 0 | 0% |