West Athens, CA Demographics

A map of West Athens's Population by Race

West Athens, California has an estimated population of 8,726, a decrease from the 9,393 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% Black, 44.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.7% White, and 1.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Athens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Athens has become slightly 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 West Athens, that probability was 57.0% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Athens is ranked the 526th 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). West Athens was ranked the 511th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Athens's White Population

151 residents of West Athens, or 1.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Athens is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Athens ranks 1582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Athens's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of West Athens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

West Athens is more White than neighboring Westmont (1.2% White). West Athens is less White than neighboring Gardena (7.4% White), West Rancho Dominguez (2% White), Hawthorne (9.2% White), and Alondra Park (21.2% White).

West Athens's Black Population

4,278 residents of West Athens, or 49.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Athens is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Athens ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Athens's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of West Athens's population has increased from 47.6% to 49.0%.

West Athens is more Black than neighboring Westmont (32.4% Black), Gardena (17.2% Black), West Rancho Dominguez (34.8% Black), Hawthorne (24.8% Black), and Alondra Park (4.4% Black).

West Athens's Asian Population

96 residents of West Athens, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Athens is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Athens ranks 836th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Athens's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Asian residents' share of West Athens's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.1%.

West Athens is more Asian than neighboring Westmont (0.7% Asian). West Athens is less Asian than neighboring Gardena (25.6% Asian), West Rancho Dominguez (1.2% Asian), Hawthorne (7.2% Asian), and Alondra Park (11.7% Asian).

West Athens's Hispanic Population

3,843 residents of West Athens, or 44.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Athens is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Athens ranks 437th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Athens's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Athens's population has decreased from 44.9% to 44.0%.

West Athens is less Hispanic than neighboring Westmont (61.9% Hispanic), Gardena (44.4% Hispanic), West Rancho Dominguez (59.4% Hispanic), Hawthorne (54.7% Hispanic), and Alondra Park (57.7% Hispanic).

West Athens's Native American/Other Population

189 residents of West Athens, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Athens is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Athens ranks 674th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Athens's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 41.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Athens's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.2%.

West Athens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gardena (1% Native American/Other), West Rancho Dominguez (0.4% Native American/Other), Hawthorne (1.4% Native American/Other), and Alondra Park (0.9% Native American/Other). West Athens is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westmont (2.3% Native American/Other).

West Athens's Multiracial Population

169 residents of West Athens, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Athens is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Athens ranks 1252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Athens's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Multiracial residents' share of West Athens's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.9%.

West Athens is more Multiracial than neighboring Westmont (1.6% Multiracial). West Athens is less Multiracial than neighboring Gardena (4.4% Multiracial), West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial), Hawthorne (2.7% Multiracial), and Alondra Park (4.2% 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.