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Compare Lakewood to Compton
This post compares Lakewood, California to Compton, 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 | Lakewood (city) | Compton (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,106 | 97,847 |
| Income (median) | $56,545 | $31,615 |
| Home Value (median) | $475,800 | $287,300 |
| White | 51% | 39% |
| Black | 7% | 30% |
| Asian | 18% | 0% |
| With Kids | 37% | 52% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 30 |
| Rentals | 28% | 45% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Lakewood or Compton?
A: Lakewood has a similar population count than Compton: 81106 compared with 97847 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lakewood or in Compton?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Lakewood.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Lakewood or Compton?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Lakewood.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Compton does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 28% for Lakewood versus 45% for Compton.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lakewood may include: San-Lorenzo, La-Mirada, and Castro-Valley.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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