West Athens, CA Demographics
A map of West Athens's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 4,473 | 47.6% |
Hispanic | 4,221 | 44.9% |
Multiracial | 234 | 2.5% |
Asian | 187 | 2.0% |
White | 144 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 134 | 1.4% |
West Athens, California had a population of 9,393 in 2020. It was 1.5% White, 47.6% Black, 2.0% Asian, 44.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Athens, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, West Athens is the 511th 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).
West Athens's White Population
144 residents of West Athens identify as White, or 1.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Athens considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Athens is ranked #1581 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Athens is more White than neighboring Westmont (1.3% White). West Athens is less White than neighboring Gardena (7.9% White), West Rancho Dominguez (1.8% White), Hawthorne (10.4% White), and Alondra Park (18.3% White).
West Athens's Black Population
4,473 residents of West Athens identify as Black, or 47.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Athens considerably larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Athens is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Athens is more Black than neighboring Westmont (40.4% Black), Gardena (21.3% Black), West Rancho Dominguez (40% Black), Hawthorne (23.6% Black), and Alondra Park (10.8% Black).
West Athens's Asian Population
187 residents of West Athens identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Athens less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Athens is ranked #829 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Athens is more Asian than neighboring Westmont (0.6% Asian), and West Rancho Dominguez (1% Asian). West Athens is less Asian than neighboring Gardena (25.9% Asian), Hawthorne (7.4% Asian), and Alondra Park (16.5% Asian).
West Athens's Hispanic Population
4,221 residents of West Athens identify as Hispanic, or 44.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Athens slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Athens is ranked #436 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Athens is more Hispanic than neighboring Gardena (40.2% Hispanic). West Athens is less Hispanic than neighboring Westmont (54.2% Hispanic), West Rancho Dominguez (54.2% Hispanic), Hawthorne (53.7% Hispanic), and Alondra Park (49.1% Hispanic).
West Athens's Native American/Other Population
134 residents of West Athens identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Athens 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, West Athens is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Athens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westmont (1% Native American/Other), and West Rancho Dominguez (0.9% Native American/Other). West Athens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hawthorne (1.8% Native American/Other), and Alondra Park (1.5% Native American/Other).
West Athens's Multiracial Population
234 residents of West Athens identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Athens roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Athens is ranked #1245 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Athens is more Multiracial than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial). West Athens is less Multiracial than neighboring Gardena (3.4% Multiracial), Hawthorne (3.1% Multiracial), and Alondra Park (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.