Poverty Rate in Compton, California
In Compton, California, an estimated 16,717 of 94,545 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Compton, California?
The poverty rate in Compton, California is 17.7%.
- How many people in Compton, California live in poverty?
In Compton, California, an estimated 16,717 of 94,545 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Compton, California compare to the average for California?
The poverty rate in Compton, California is 45.08% higher than the California average. In Compton, California, an estimated 17.7% of 94,545 people live in poverty. In California, 12.2% of 38,307,718 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Compton, California compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Compton, California is 40.48% higher than the US average. In Compton, California, an estimated 17.7% of 94,545 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
White
22.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Compton, California
2022
22.5% of 4 thousand people
Black or African American
22.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Compton, California
2023
22.4% of 21 thousand people
Some other race
16.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Compton, California
2023
16.6% of 37 thousand people
Two or more races
24.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Compton, California
2023
24.3% of 24 thousand people
Hispanic
19.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Compton, California
2023
19.4% of 67 thousand people
Under 18 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Compton, California
2023
24.3% of 24 thousand people
Under 5 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Compton, California
2023
17.4% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
27.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Compton, California
2023
27.2% of 17 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Compton, California
2023
24.1% of 24 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Compton, California
2023
17.9% of 57 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Compton, California
2023
17.6% of 24 thousand people
35 to 64 years
18% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Compton, California
2023
18% of 33 thousand people
60 years and over
25.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Compton, California
2023
25.4% of 15 thousand people
65 years and over
24.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Compton, California
2023
24.5% of 10 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
18.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Compton, California
2023
18.7% of 58 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Compton, California
2023
21.5% of 19 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Compton, California
2023
16.5% of 17 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
20.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Compton, California
2023
20.7% of 16 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Compton, California
2023
8.1% of 5 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Compton, California
2023
10.6% of 45 thousand people
Employed
9.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Compton, California
2023
9.6% of 41 thousand people
Male
7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Compton, California
2023
7% of 23 thousand people
Female
12.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Compton, California
2023
12.8% of 19 thousand people
Unemployed
24.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Compton, California
2023
24.5% of 3 thousand people
Male
30.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Compton, California
2023
30.2% of 2 thousand people
Female
18.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Compton, California
2023
18.5% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
19.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Compton, California
2023
19.1% of 70 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Compton, California
2023
6% of 29 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Compton, California
2023
19.2% of 15 thousand people
Did not work
33.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Compton, California
2023
33.6% of 26 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
43.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Compton, California
2023
43.4% of 11 thousand people
Male
42.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Compton, California
2023
42.7% of 5 thousand people
Female
44% Poverty Rate for single women in Compton, California
2023
44% of 6 thousand people
18 to 24 years
43.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Compton, California
2023
43.2% of 456 people
25 to 34 years
33.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Compton, California
2023
33.9% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
39.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Compton, California
2023
39.6% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
38.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Compton, California
2023
38.2% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
43.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Compton, California
2023
43.7% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
67.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Compton, California
2023
67.9% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
23.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Compton, California
2023
23.2% of 647 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Compton, California
2023
5.8% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
53.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Compton, California
2023
53.8% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
70.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Compton, California
2023
70.7% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Compton, California
2023
20.2%
Poverty Rate by City around Los Angeles County
- Acton, California 10.2% of 7,204 people.
- Agoura Hills, California 5% of 19,948 people.
- Agua Dulce, California 10.6% of 3,154 people.
- Alhambra, California 12.5% of 81,652 people.
- Alondra Park, California 7.2% of 8,305 people.