East Rancho Dominguez, California facts for kids
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East Rancho Dominguez, California
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Location of East Rancho Dominguez in Los Angeles County, California.
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 East Rancho Dominguez, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.822 sq mi (2.129 km2) |
| • Land | 0.822 sq mi (2.129 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,135 |
| • Density | 18,412/sq mi (7,109.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
90221
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| Area code(s) | 310/424 |
| FIPS code | 06-20550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867014 |
East Rancho Dominguez is a community in southern Los Angeles County, California. It is also known as East Compton. This area is not officially a city. Instead, it is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area the government uses for counting people.
In 2010, about 15,135 people lived here. This was a big jump from 9,286 people in 2000. East Rancho Dominguez shares its main mail code (ZIP Code 90221) with the nearby city of Compton.
East Rancho Dominguez is like an island. It is surrounded by the city of Compton. It stretches about five blocks east and west of Atlantic Avenue. Alondra Boulevard is its southern edge. The northern edge is roughly three blocks north of Rosecrans Avenue. The East Rancho Dominguez County Park is right in the middle of the community.
To the north, you'll find the city of Lynwood. To the east are the Long Beach Freeway and the Los Angeles River. Beyond them is the city of Paramount. To the south and southeast, you'll find the city of Long Beach.
The city of Compton has tried to make East Rancho Dominguez part of its city. But local business and property owners have said no to this idea. There is also a separate area called Rancho Dominguez. It is mostly industrial and lies south of Compton.
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About the Area
East Rancho Dominguez is located in California. It is part of Los Angeles County. The area covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 5,853 | — | |
| 1980 | 6,435 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,967 | 23.8% | |
| 2000 | 9,286 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 15,135 | 63.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of East Rancho Dominguez was 15,135 people. This means there were about 18,412 people living in each square mile. Most people in East Rancho Dominguez are of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 82% of the population. Other groups included White people (31.5%) and African American people (15.9%).
Most people (98.8%) lived in homes with their families or roommates. Only a small number lived in group homes or other places. The average household had about five people living in it. Many homes (68%) had children under 18.
The community is quite young. About 35% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was around 26 years. This shows it's a place with many young people and families. Most homes (54.7%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented.
The average income for a household in 2010 was $44,727. About 20% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Population in 2000
In 2000, 9,286 people lived in East Rancho Dominguez. The population density was about 17,945 people per square mile. The largest group was Hispanic or Latino, making up 77.15% of the population. Other groups included White (24.69%) and Black or African American (19.83%).
Many households (62.5%) had children under 18. The average household size was about 5 people. The community was very young, with almost 40% of the population under 18. The average age was 24 years. The median income for a household was $31,398. About 36.7% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Schools in the Area
Students in East Rancho Dominguez attend schools in the Compton Unified School District. This district serves the entire community. There is also a college nearby:
- El Camino College Compton Center
Parks and Fun
East Rancho Dominguez has a great park called East Rancho Dominguez Park. It used to be called East Compton Park. The park was completely updated in 2004. It is now a very nice place for recreation.
The park is five acres big. It has a modern gym and a large community building. It also has tennis courts. These courts are famous because Venus Williams and Serena Williams played there when they were kids!
The park offers fun activities all year. These include sports for kids and basketball leagues for adults. During the summer, they have a lunch program called "Amp It Up!". They also offer snacks after school. Plus, there are day camps during the summer and after school.
Images for kids
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An aerial view of Compton in 1920, near East Rancho Dominguez.
See also
In Spanish: East Rancho Dominguez para niños
