West Carson, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
21,909
Population
9,652/sq mi density
$95,385
Median Income
$42,723 per capita
$647,100
Home Value
$910,034 Zillow
$1,833
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$95,385 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$647,100 home value, $1,833/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
21,909
Census 2023
Population Density
9,652
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (5.9 km²)
Median Age
46.1 yrs
19% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 34.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 35.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
20.4%
Black
10.9%
Hispanic
34.3%
Asian
35.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 47.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 53.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
47.3%
Spanish
53.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
35.8%
Veterans
4.2%
30% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.7%
18% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.5%
48% 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 | 21,909 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 9,652 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.8% |
| Female | 53.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.3% |
| Asian | 35.1% |
Language
| English Only | 47.3% |
| Spanish | 53.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 35.8% |
| Veterans | 4.2% |
| Disability | 10.7% |
| Health Insurance | 95.5% |
| Uninsured | 4.5% |
| Broadband Access | 92.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.498 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |