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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Compton

California · 93,493 residents · 10.027 sq mi
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Compton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,819. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $135,700. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

93,493
+3%since 1990
from 90,454 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9,324 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 9,021 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.0
−1%since 1990
from 25.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
90K92K94K96K99K1990201020202024Compton
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,819
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,971 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,389
+32%since 1990
from $7,842 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$135,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$597
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $549 in 1990
US average: $602
56.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
43.7% rent
4.3
−1%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(9,566)
Black55.1%(49,806)
Hispanic / Latino42.4%(38,316)
Asian1.8%(1,628)
Diversity Score88%(79,584)
2000
White, non-Hispanic1%(954)
Black39.9%(37,263)
Hispanic / Latino56.8%(53,143)
Asian0.2%(189)
Diversity Score62.2%(58,112)
62
−29%since 1990
from 88 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.0%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Compton, California?

Compton, California has about 93,493 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Compton, California?

The typical household in Compton, California earns about $31,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Compton, California expensive?

In Compton, California, the median home is worth about $135,700, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Compton, California?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Compton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Compton, California?

About 28.0% of people in Compton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Compton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Compton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,039 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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