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Compare West Carson to Compton

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

Questions and Answers:

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

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

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

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

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to West Carson may include: San-Leandro, Hacienda-Heights, and Duarte.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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