West Rancho Dominguez, California facts for kids
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West Rancho Dominguez, California
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Location of West Rancho Dominguez in Los Angeles County, California.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.652 sq mi (4.280 km2) |
| • Land | 1.652 sq mi (4.280 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,347 |
| • Density | 14,738/sq mi (5,688.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
90220 & 90248
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| Area code | 310 |
| FIPS code | 06-84186 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1867070, 2409548 |
West Rancho Dominguez is a community in southern Los Angeles County, California. It is a special type of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city.
You might hear people call it by its old name, West Compton, or sometimes East Gardena. As of the 2020 census, about 24,347 people live here. West Rancho Dominguez is located west of the city of Compton, but it is not part of Compton. The ZIP Codes for this area are 90220 and 90248.
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Where is West Rancho Dominguez Located?
West Rancho Dominguez is in Los Angeles County, California. The United States Census Bureau says the area covers about 1.7 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in West Rancho Dominguez has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 5,748 | — | |
| 1980 | 5,907 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,451 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 5,435 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,669 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 24,347 | 329.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2020
In the 2020 census, the population of West Rancho Dominguez was 24,347. This was a big jump from previous years!
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in West Rancho Dominguez in 2020:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 73 | 434 | 1.29% | 1.78% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,909 | 9,745 | 51.31% | 40.03% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 11 | 32 | 0.19% | 0.13% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 45 | 240 | 0.79% | 0.99% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 15 | 66 | 0.26% | 0.27% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 14 | 117 | 0.25% | 0.48% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 76 | 505 | 1.34% | 2.07% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,526 | 13,208 | 44.56% | 54.25% |
| Total | 5,669 | 24,347 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Population in 2010
In 2010, the population was 5,669 people. The community had about 3,431 people per square mile.
- Many different groups of people lived here.
- About 52.5% of the people were African American.
- About 44.6% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Most people (99.7%) lived in homes with their families or housemates. Only a small number lived in group homes or institutions.
There were 1,537 households.
- More than half (50.4%) had children under 18.
- The average household had about 3.68 people.
- The average family had about 3.98 people.
The median age in West Rancho Dominguez was 32.9 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32.9 and half were older.
Most homes (72.5%) were owned by the people living in them, while 27.5% were rented.
Education in West Rancho Dominguez
Students in West Rancho Dominguez attend schools from two different school districts:
- Compton Unified School District
- Los Angeles Unified School District
See also
In Spanish: West Compton para niños
