Compton, CA

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2020 Population

95,804

1.03% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

31.8

1.92% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

19.5%

4.94% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,703

11% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$383,500

7.97% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

39,998

0.888% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Compton, CA had a population of 95.8k people with a median age of 31.8 and a median household income of $58,703. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Compton, CA declined from 96,803 to 95,804, a −1.03% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,883 to $58,703, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Compton, CA are Other (Hispanic) (33.8%), White (Hispanic) (27.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.98%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Compton, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.5% of the residents in Compton, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Compton, CA are Compton College (112686) (481 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Compton, CA was $383,500, and the homeownership rate was 55.9%.

Most people in Compton, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Compton, CA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Compton, CA is home to a population of 95.8k people, from which 81.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 30.1% of Compton, CA residents were born outside of the country (28.8k people).

In 2020, there were 1.22 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (32.4k people) in Compton, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.5k White (Hispanic) and 25.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.5%

2020 Citizenship

81.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 81.5% of Compton, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Compton, CA was 81.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Compton, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Compton, CA

Other (Hispanic)
32.4k ± 1.86k
White (Hispanic)
26.5k ± 2.1k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.9k ± 1.85k

69.3%

Hispanic Population

66.4k people

69.3% of the people in Compton, CA are hispanic (66.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Compton, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,008,868 ± 46,586 people
Philippines
829,356 ± 22,122 people
China
683,718 ± 20,124 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,008,868 California residents, followed by Philippines with 829,356 and China with 683,718.

Foreign-Born Population

30.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

28.8k people

29.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

28.4k people

As of 2020, 30.1% of Compton, CA residents (28.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Compton, CA was 29.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Compton, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
463 ± 150
Gulf War (2001-)
320 ± 115
Korea
168 ± 78

Compton, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Compton, CA employs 40k people. The largest industries in Compton, CA are Manufacturing (6,010 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,739 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (4,567 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,693), Public Administration ($51,854), and Information ($47,568).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,427. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

40k

2020 Value

± 1,565

0.888%

1 Year growth

± 5.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Compton, CA grew at a rate of 0.888%, from 39.6k employees to 40k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Compton, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,916 people), Production Occupations (4,329 people), and Material Moving Occupations (3,716 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Compton, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40k

2020 Value

± 1,565

0.888%

1 Year growth

± 5.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Compton, CA grew at a rate of 0.888%, from 39.6k employees to 40k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Compton, CA, are Manufacturing (6,010 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,739 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (4,567 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Compton, CA, though some of these residents may live in Compton, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,474

Median earning men ± $959

$26,517

Median earning women ± $930

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($61,250), Information ($58,052), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,546).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($49,009), Construction ($46,108), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $407B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($158B) and Mixed freight ($149B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.26T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

104% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 104% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$83.5B
Arizona
$44.4B
Ohio
$43.3B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $83.5B, followed by Arizona with $44.4B and Ohio and $43.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Compton, CA awarded 481 degrees. The student population of Compton, CA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,448 male students and 3,164 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Compton, CA are Hispanic or Latino (344 and 71.5%), followed by Black or African American (92 and 19.1%), Asian (18 and 3.74%), and Unknown (9 and 1.87%).

The largest universities in Compton, CA by number of degrees awarded are Compton College (112686) (481 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Compton, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (133 and 27.7%), Registered Nursing (66 and 13.7%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (62 and 12.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 4,612 students enrolled in Compton, CA, 31.4% men and 68.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,010 records, of which 67.5% were women and 32.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
124 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
62 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Compton, CA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 124 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Compton, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Compton College (112686)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

481 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Compton College (112686) with 481 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 138 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Compton, CA, which is 0.402 times less than the 343 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 344 degrees mean that there were 3.74 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 92 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($38) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,971) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2020, 1.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.99% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (7.14M), High School or Equivalent (6.69M), and Bachelors Degree (6.15M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Compton, CA was $383,500 in 2020, which is 1.67 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $355,200 to $383,500, a 7.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Compton, CA is 55.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Compton, CA have an average commute time of 31.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Compton, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Compton, CA is $58,703. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Compton, CA was Census Tract 5412 with a value of $90,328, followed by Census Tract 5432.01 and Census Tract 5424.02, with respective values of $70,550 and $70,000.

Housing

Property

$383,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,051

$13,379

Median Property Taxes

±$742

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Compton, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Compton, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.9%

Homeownership

2020

77.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 55.9% of the housing units in Compton, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Compton, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5412
Census Tract 5432.01
Census Tract 5424.02

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Compton, CA was Census Tract 5412 with a value of $90,328, followed by Census Tract 5432.01 and Census Tract 5424.02, with respective values of $70,550 and $70,000.

The following map shows all of the places in Compton, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,703

Median Household Income

± $3,142

24k

Number of Households

± 935

In 2020, the median household income of the 24k households in Compton, CA grew to $58,703 from the previous year's value of $52,883.

The following chart displays the households in Compton, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Compton, CA is from California.

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in California

In 2020, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.321% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Public Transit (4.84%)

In 2020, 78.4% of workers in Compton, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Compton, CA have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.84% of the workforce in Compton, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Compton, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Compton, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Compton, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Compton, CA (18.6k out of 95.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Compton, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.8% of the population of Compton, CA has health coverage, with 35.9% on employee plans, 38.7% on Medicaid, 6.11% on Medicare, 6.68% on non-group plans, and 0.439% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1363 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.801% decrease from the previous year (1374 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1116 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 276 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Los Angeles County, CA.

1,363 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,363 patients per year. This represents a 0.801% decrease from the previous year (1,374 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.5% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

35.9%

Employer Coverage

38.7%

Medicaid

6.11%

Medicare

6.68%

Non-Group

0.439%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Compton, CA grew by 4.52% from 11.7% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Compton, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.