Compton, CA Demographics
A map of Compton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 67,791 | 70.8% |
Black | 24,342 | 25.4% |
Multiracial | 1,270 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 1,116 | 1.2% |
White | 856 | 0.9% |
Asian | 365 | 0.4% |
Compton, California had a population of 95,740 in 2020. It was 0.9% White, 25.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, 70.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Compton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Compton is the 79th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Compton's White Population
856 residents of Compton identify as White, or 0.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Compton considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Compton is ranked #1598 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Compton is less White than neighboring Willowbrook (1.1% White), Lynwood (1.8% White), West Rancho Dominguez (1.8% White), and Carson (6.9% White).
Compton's Black Population
24,342 residents of Compton identify as Black, or 25.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Compton larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Compton is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Compton is more Black than neighboring Willowbrook (18% Black), East Rancho Dominguez (12.2% Black), Lynwood (7.9% Black), and Carson (22.3% Black). Compton is less Black than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (40% Black).
Compton's Asian Population
365 residents of Compton identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Compton less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Compton is ranked #1345 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Compton is more Asian than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.2% Asian). Compton is less Asian than neighboring Willowbrook (0.5% Asian), Lynwood (0.6% Asian), West Rancho Dominguez (1% Asian), and Carson (26.2% Asian).
Compton's Hispanic Population
67,791 residents of Compton identify as Hispanic, or 70.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Compton considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Compton is ranked #230 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Compton is more Hispanic than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (54.2% Hispanic), and Carson (39.4% Hispanic). Compton is less Hispanic than neighboring Willowbrook (78.9% Hispanic), East Rancho Dominguez (85.1% Hispanic), and Lynwood (88.3% Hispanic).
Compton's Native American/Other Population
1,116 residents of Compton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Compton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Compton is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Compton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Willowbrook (0.6% Native American/Other), East Rancho Dominguez (0.9% Native American/Other), Lynwood (0.8% Native American/Other), and West Rancho Dominguez (0.9% Native American/Other). Compton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carson (2.4% Native American/Other).
Compton's Multiracial Population
1,270 residents of Compton identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Compton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Compton is ranked #1421 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Compton is more Multiracial than neighboring Willowbrook (1% Multiracial), East Rancho Dominguez (0.7% Multiracial), and Lynwood (0.6% Multiracial). Compton is less Multiracial than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial), and Carson (2.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.