West Carson, CA Demographics
A map of West Carson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Asian | 7,886 | 34.5% |
Hispanic | 7,783 | 34.0% |
White | 3,761 | 16.4% |
Black | 2,176 | 9.5% |
Multiracial | 824 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 440 | 1.9% |
West Carson, California had a population of 22,870 in 2020. It was 16.4% White, 9.5% Black, 34.5% Asian, 34.0% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Carson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, West Carson is the 324th 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 Carson's White Population
3,761 residents of West Carson identify as White, or 16.4%. This makes the White share of the population of West Carson less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Carson is ranked #1340 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Carson is more White than neighboring Carson (6.9% White), and Gardena (7.9% White). West Carson is less White than neighboring Lomita (34.7% White), Torrance (35.3% White), and Rolling Hills Estates (54.3% White).
West Carson's Black Population
2,176 residents of West Carson identify as Black, or 9.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Carson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Carson is ranked #82 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Carson is more Black than neighboring Lomita (5.4% Black), Torrance (3.3% Black), and Rolling Hills Estates (1.1% Black). West Carson is less Black than neighboring Carson (22.3% Black), and Gardena (21.3% Black).
West Carson's Asian Population
7,886 residents of West Carson identify as Asian, or 34.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Carson larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Carson is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Carson is more Asian than neighboring Lomita (16.4% Asian), Carson (26.2% Asian), Gardena (25.9% Asian), and Rolling Hills Estates (30.1% Asian). West Carson is less Asian than neighboring Torrance (35.3% Asian).
West Carson's Hispanic Population
7,783 residents of West Carson identify as Hispanic, or 34.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Carson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Carson is ranked #573 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Carson is more Hispanic than neighboring Torrance (19.1% Hispanic), and Rolling Hills Estates (7.7% Hispanic). West Carson is less Hispanic than neighboring Lomita (36.8% Hispanic), Carson (39.4% Hispanic), and Gardena (40.2% Hispanic).
West Carson's Native American/Other Population
440 residents of West Carson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Carson 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 Carson is ranked #428 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Carson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lomita (1.5% Native American/Other), Torrance (1.2% Native American/Other), Gardena (1.4% Native American/Other), and Rolling Hills Estates (1.1% Native American/Other). West Carson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carson (2.4% Native American/Other).
West Carson's Multiracial Population
824 residents of West Carson identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Carson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Carson is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Carson is more Multiracial than neighboring Carson (2.9% Multiracial), and Gardena (3.4% Multiracial). West Carson is less Multiracial than neighboring Lomita (5.2% Multiracial), Torrance (5.9% Multiracial), and Rolling Hills Estates (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.