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West Rancho Dominguez

California · 23,300 residents · 3.971 sq mi
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West Rancho Dominguez has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,834. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $612,900. Despite a median home value of $612,900, the poverty rate sits 20% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,300
+3%since 2023
from 22,560 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,868 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 5,681 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+3%since 2023
from 35.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K9K15K21K26K201020202024West Rancho Dominguez
202423K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.3%(1,233)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(1,756)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(1,565)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(1,186)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(1,330)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.5%(4,089)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(3,443)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(2,842)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(3,094)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.3%(1,701)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(718)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(343)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,834
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,585 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,048
Unchangedsince 2023
from $31,182 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−10%since 2023
from 0.454 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$612,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $589,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,695
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,575 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
−2%since 2023
from 7.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(412)
Black39%(8,799)
Hispanic / Latino54.9%(12,395)
Asian1%(216)
Other3.3%(738)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(474)
Black34.8%(8,106)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(13,850)
Asian1.2%(291)
Other2.5%(579)
Diversity Score
66
−4%since 2023
from 68 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican46.4%(10,814)
Central American9.5%(2,209)
Salvadoran6.7%(1,550)
Guatemalan2.2%(516)
Puerto Rican0.6%(136)
Honduran0.4%(91)
Ecuadorian0.3%(78)
Peruvian0.2%(41)
Nicaraguan0.1%(25)
Colombian0%(10)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Cuban0%(3)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(107)
Filipino0.4%(85)
Korean0.3%(71)
Cambodian0.1%(27)
Japanese0.1%(17)
Chinese0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(3)
Ancestry
American1.8%(428)
West Indian0.5%(127)
German0.5%(125)
Irish0.4%(95)
English0.3%(62)
Russian0.2%(36)
Italian0.1%(27)
Haitian0.1%(27)
Jamaican0.1%(23)
Swiss0.1%(21)
Greek0.1%(13)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0%(10)
Polish0%(6)
Swedish0%(6)
Iranian0%(5)
British0%(4)
French0%(2)
Israeli0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+2%since 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Foreign born
23.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.8%(4,525)
Married40.1%(3,717)
Widowed5%(460)
Divorced6.1%(569)
Women 15+
Never married43.1%(4,082)
Married40%(3,792)
Widowed7.4%(700)
Divorced9.5%(901)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Rancho Dominguez, California?

West Rancho Dominguez, California has about 23,300 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Rancho Dominguez, California?

The typical household in West Rancho Dominguez, California earns about $86,834 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Rancho Dominguez, California expensive?

In West Rancho Dominguez, California, the median home is worth about $612,900, and the typical rent is about $1,695 a month.

How educated are people in West Rancho Dominguez, California?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Rancho Dominguez, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Rancho Dominguez, California?

About 15.0% of people in West Rancho Dominguez, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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