Willowbrook, CA Demographics

A map of Willowbrook's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	17,624	19,173	81.3%	78.9%
Black	3,345	4,365	15.4%	18.0%
Asian	241	115	1.1%	0.5%
White	208	259	1.0%	1.1%
Multiracial	162	231	0.7%	1.0%
Native American/Other	101	152	0.5%	0.6%

Willowbrook, California has an estimated population of 21,681, a large decrease from the 24,295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% Hispanic, 15.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% White, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willowbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook, that probability was 34.5% in 2020 and 31.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willowbrook is ranked the 335th 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). Willowbrook was ranked the 313th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willowbrook's White Population

208 residents of Willowbrook, or 1.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willowbrook is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Willowbrook ranks 1595th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's White population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. White residents' share of Willowbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Willowbrook is more White than neighboring Compton (0.6% White), East Rancho Dominguez (0.7% White), and Florence-Graham (0.7% White). Willowbrook is less White than neighboring Lynwood (2.2% White), and West Rancho Dominguez (2% White).

Willowbrook's Black Population

3,345 residents of Willowbrook, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willowbrook is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Willowbrook ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Black residents' share of Willowbrook's population has decreased from 18.0% to 15.4%.

Willowbrook is more Black than neighboring Lynwood (8.4% Black), East Rancho Dominguez (11.5% Black), and Florence-Graham (4.4% Black). Willowbrook is less Black than neighboring Compton (23.7% Black), and West Rancho Dominguez (34.8% Black).

Willowbrook's Asian Population

241 residents of Willowbrook, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willowbrook is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Willowbrook ranks 1333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Asian population has grown by an estimated 109.6%. Asian residents' share of Willowbrook's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Willowbrook is more Asian than neighboring Lynwood (0.7% Asian), East Rancho Dominguez (0.5% Asian), and Florence-Graham (0.1% Asian). Willowbrook is less Asian than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (1.2% Asian).

Willowbrook's Hispanic Population

17,624 residents of Willowbrook, or 81.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willowbrook is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Willowbrook ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Willowbrook's population has increased from 78.9% to 81.3%.

Willowbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring Compton (72.9% Hispanic), and West Rancho Dominguez (59.4% Hispanic). Willowbrook is less Hispanic than neighboring Lynwood (87.7% Hispanic), East Rancho Dominguez (85.6% Hispanic), and Florence-Graham (94.4% Hispanic).

Willowbrook's Native American/Other Population

101 residents of Willowbrook, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willowbrook is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Willowbrook ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willowbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Willowbrook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lynwood (0.3% Native American/Other), West Rancho Dominguez (0.4% Native American/Other), and Florence-Graham (0.2% Native American/Other). Willowbrook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Compton (0.9% Native American/Other), and East Rancho Dominguez (1.4% Native American/Other).

Willowbrook's Multiracial Population

162 residents of Willowbrook, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willowbrook is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Willowbrook ranks 1473rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willowbrook's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Willowbrook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Willowbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring Lynwood (0.6% Multiracial), East Rancho Dominguez (0.3% Multiracial), and Florence-Graham (0.2% Multiracial). Willowbrook is less Multiracial than neighboring Compton (0.8% Multiracial), and West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% 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.