Compton, California

Population Data for Compton, CA:

Population – 128508
Male – 48.96 %
Female – 51.04 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 18.24 %
Hispanic – 58.56 %
African American – 37.91 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.72 %
Asian – 0.32 %

Geographic Data for Compton, California:

Population Density – 8,569.42 per sq. mi
Elevation – 267 ft.
Time Zone – Pacific (GMT -8)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Compton:

In Elementary School – 23,775 (52.33 %)
In High School – 10,426 (22.95 %)
In College – 5,980 (13.16 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 2,564 (3.98 %)
Associate’s Degree – 2,899 (4.50 %)
Some College, No Degree – 10,694 (16.62 %)
High School Graduate – 13,318 (20.70 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 19,596 (30.45 %)

Employment and Household Data for Compton, CA:

Percentage of People Employed – 45.19 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 7.08 %
Unemployment Level – 13.55 %

Median Household Income – $31,609.00
Average Household Size – 4.18

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 34.23 %
2 Vehicles – 29.33 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.12 %

Average Cost to Rent in Compton - $1,817 per month