Demographics in Compton, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Compton?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

93,525

Male

45,916

49.1%

Female

47,609

50.9%

Median Age

33.9

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

14.0%

Black

25.3%

Hispanic

71.2%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

25.0%

Other

33.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

6.9%

High School or Higher

24.5%

Foreign Born

30.6%

Veterans

1.6%

Married

32.0%

Avg Household Size

3.8

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Compton, CA has a population of 93,525 with a median age of 33.9. The racial makeup is 14.0% White, 71.2% Hispanic, 25.3% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 30.6%.