West Athens, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,064
Population
6,764/sq mi density
$77,750
Median Income
$33,132 per capita
$666,100
Home Value
$734,503 Zillow
$1,506
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$77,750 median income, 11.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$666,100 home value, $1,506/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,064
Census 2023
Population Density
6,764
per square mile
Land Area
1.3
square miles (3.5 km²)
Median Age
33.5 yrs
14% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 51.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 42.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
10.9%
Black
51.7%
Hispanic
42.7%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 57.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 40.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
57.9%
Spanish
40.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.9%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.4%
26% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.498
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,064 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 6,764 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.8% |
| Female | 56.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 51.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 57.9% |
| Spanish | 40.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.9% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 16.4% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 88.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.498 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |