West Carson, CA Demographics

A map of West Carson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,232	7,783	37.2%	34.0%
Asian	8,044	7,886	36.3%	34.5%
White	2,866	3,761	12.9%	16.4%
Black	1,878	2,176	8.5%	9.5%
Multiracial	972	824	4.4%	3.6%
Native American/Other	151	440	0.7%	1.9%

West Carson, California has an estimated population of 22,143, a decrease from the 22,870 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.2% Hispanic, 36.3% Asian, 12.9% White, 8.5% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Carson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Carson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Carson, that probability was 72.8% in 2020 and 70.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Carson is ranked the 330th 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 Carson was ranked the 324th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Carson's White Population

2,866 residents of West Carson, or 12.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Carson is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Carson ranks 1340th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carson's White population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. White residents' share of West Carson's population has decreased from 16.4% to 12.9%.

West Carson is more White than neighboring Carson (6.3% White), and Gardena (7.4% White). West Carson is less White than neighboring Lomita (34.2% White), Torrance (32.7% White), and Rolling Hills Estates (58.3% White).

West Carson's Black Population

1,878 residents of West Carson, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Carson is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Carson ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carson's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Black residents' share of West Carson's population has decreased from 9.5% to 8.5%.

West Carson is more Black than neighboring Lomita (4.3% Black), Torrance (3.6% Black), and Rolling Hills Estates (1.9% Black). West Carson is less Black than neighboring Carson (21.7% Black), and Gardena (17.2% Black).

West Carson's Asian Population

8,044 residents of West Carson, or 36.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Carson is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Carson ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Asian residents' share of West Carson's population has increased from 34.5% to 36.3%.

West Carson is more Asian than neighboring Lomita (17.2% Asian), Carson (26.8% Asian), Gardena (25.6% Asian), and Rolling Hills Estates (24.5% Asian). West Carson is less Asian than neighboring Torrance (37% Asian).

West Carson's Hispanic Population

8,232 residents of West Carson, or 37.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Carson is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Carson ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Carson's population has increased from 34.0% to 37.2%.

West Carson is more Hispanic than neighboring Lomita (34.4% Hispanic), Torrance (19.3% Hispanic), and Rolling Hills Estates (4.7% Hispanic). West Carson is less Hispanic than neighboring Carson (39.1% Hispanic), and Gardena (44.4% Hispanic).

West Carson's Native American/Other Population

151 residents of West Carson, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Carson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Carson ranks 434th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Carson's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

West Carson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rolling Hills Estates (0.3% Native American/Other). West Carson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lomita (0.8% Native American/Other), Carson (1.9% Native American/Other), Torrance (1.1% Native American/Other), and Gardena (1% Native American/Other).

West Carson's Multiracial Population

972 residents of West Carson, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Carson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Carson ranks 1066th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Carson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Carson's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.4%.

West Carson is more Multiracial than neighboring Carson (4.1% Multiracial). West Carson is less Multiracial than neighboring Lomita (9.1% Multiracial), Torrance (6.3% Multiracial), and Rolling Hills Estates (10.4% 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.