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Compare Compton to West Carson

This post compares Compton, California to West Carson, 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) West Carson (CDP)
Population 97,847 22,260
Income (median) $31,615 $44,035
Home Value (median) $287,300 $416,800
White 39% 33%
Black 30% 11%
Asian 0% 32%
With Kids 52% 24%
Age (median) 30 44
Rentals 45% 29%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Compton or West Carson?
A: Compton has a much larger population count than West Carson: 97847 compared with 22260 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Compton or in West Carson?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Compton.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Compton or West Carson?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Compton.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Compton does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Compton versus 29% for West Carson.

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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