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Compare Compton to Long Beach
This post compares Compton, California to Long Beach, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Compton (city) | Long Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,847 | 470,489 |
| Income (median) | $31,615 | $46,054 |
| Home Value (median) | $287,300 | $476,400 |
| White | 39% | 52% |
| Black | 30% | 12% |
| Asian | 0% | 13% |
| With Kids | 52% | 32% |
| Age (median) | 30 | 34 |
| Rentals | 45% | 60% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Compton or Long Beach?
A: Compton has a much smaller population count than Long Beach: 97847 compared with 470489 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Compton or in Long Beach?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Compton.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Compton or Long Beach?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Compton.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Long Beach does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Compton versus 60% for Long Beach.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Compton may include: Willowbrook, Adelanto, and Moreno-Valley.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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