Compton, CA Demographics

A map of Compton's Population by Race

Compton, California has an estimated population of 92,698, a decrease from the 95,740 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% Hispanic, 23.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.6% White. This demographic dot map shows the population of Compton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Compton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Compton, that probability was 43.4% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Compton is ranked the 84th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Compton was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Compton's White Population

563 residents of Compton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Compton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Compton ranks 1600th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compton's White population has declined by an estimated 34.2%. White residents' share of Compton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Compton is less White than neighboring Willowbrook (1% White), East Rancho Dominguez (0.7% White), Lynwood (2.2% White), West Rancho Dominguez (2% White), and Carson (6.3% White).

Compton's Black Population

21,933 residents of Compton, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Compton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Compton ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compton's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Black residents' share of Compton's population has decreased from 25.4% to 23.7%.

Compton is more Black than neighboring Willowbrook (15.4% Black), East Rancho Dominguez (11.5% Black), Lynwood (8.4% Black), and Carson (21.7% Black). Compton is less Black than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (34.8% Black).

Compton's Asian Population

1,061 residents of Compton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Compton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Compton ranks 1363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 190.7%. Asian residents' share of Compton's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Compton is more Asian than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (0.5% Asian), and Lynwood (0.7% Asian). Compton is less Asian than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (1.2% Asian), and Carson (26.8% Asian).

Compton's Hispanic Population

67,618 residents of Compton, or 72.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Compton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Compton ranks 230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compton's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Compton's population has increased from 70.8% to 72.9%.

Compton is more Hispanic than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (59.4% Hispanic), and Carson (39.1% Hispanic). Compton is less Hispanic than neighboring Willowbrook (81.3% Hispanic), East Rancho Dominguez (85.6% Hispanic), and Lynwood (87.7% Hispanic).

Compton's Native American/Other Population

819 residents of Compton, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Compton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Compton ranks 857th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Compton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Compton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Willowbrook (0.5% Native American/Other), Lynwood (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Rancho Dominguez (0.4% Native American/Other). Compton is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Rancho Dominguez (1.4% Native American/Other), and Carson (1.9% Native American/Other).

Compton's Multiracial Population

704 residents of Compton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Compton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Compton ranks 1425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Compton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Compton's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Compton is more Multiracial than neighboring Willowbrook (0.7% Multiracial), East Rancho Dominguez (0.3% Multiracial), and Lynwood (0.6% Multiracial). Compton is less Multiracial than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial), and Carson (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.