Compton is a city located in southern Los Angeles County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 93,493. Los Angeles County is a county in California with 10,179,716 residents (as of July 2004)[1], the most populous county in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

The city has at times been notorious for gang violence, a reputation perhaps exaggerated by the rise to prominence of local gangsta rap group N.W.A. during the 1980s (see Straight Outta Compton). Compton has a very active Latino gang activity. The most well-known Latino gangs for example are the Compton Varrio Tortilla Flats, Compton Varrio 70's, Compton Varrio Largo 36, and the Compton Varrio Alondra. The most infamous and well-known gangs, however, are the African American gangs, the Crips and the Bloods. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... In topography, prominence, also known as autonomous height, relative height or prime factor (in Europe), is a concept used in the categorization of hills and mountains. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... N.W.A (the abbreviation stands for Niggaz with Attitude) was a hip hop group that popularized gangsta rap with the groundbreaking Straight Outta Compton (1989) album, a vicious hardcore record that became an underground hit notorious for its hardcore lyrics, especially those of Fuck Tha Police, which resulted in... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... Straight Outta Compton is a Gangsta rap defining genre album by N.W.A first released in 1989. ... // Etymology Latino, feminine Latina derives from Latin (the adjectives latinus, latina), originally referring to Latium, the area of Rome, by aitiology derived from a king of the name Latinus. ... A gang is a group of individuals who share a common identity and, in current usage, engage in illegal activities. ... Barrio is a Spanish word meaning district. ... Barrio is a Spanish word meaning district. ... Barrio is a Spanish word meaning district. ... Barrio is a Spanish word meaning district. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... It has been suggested that West Coast Crips be merged into this article or section. ... The red bandanas worn by most blood gangs. ...

Compton is often labeled as an "inner-city" community and is considered unattractive by many outsiders. In spite of such perceptions, Compton is home to many African-American and Latino working professionals. It boasts an equestrian club, one of the best astronomy programs for teens in the country, and is home to the Major League Baseball Academy. The term inner-city is often applied to the poorer parts at the centre of a major city. ... Lunar astronomy: the large crater is Daedalus, photographed by the crew of Apollo 11 as they circled the Moon in 1969. ...

History

In 1784, the Spanish Crown deeded a tract of over 75,000 acres (304 km²) to Juan Jose Dominguez in this area. The tract was named Rancho San Pedro. Dominguez's name was later applied to the Dominguez Hills community south of Compton. 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... CSU Dominguez Hills California State University, Dominguez Hills is a university in the California State University system and is located in Carson, California. ...

In 1867, Griffith D. Compton (1820–1905) led a group of settlers to the area in search of the mild Californian climate. The city was incorporated on May 11, 1888 and was named for Griffith D. Compton in commemoration. 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (132nd in leap years). ... 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ...

Compton grew quickly in the mid-1900s. In the late 1940s with the dismantling of segregation, middle class blacks began moving into the area, mostly on the west side. One reason for this was Compton's close proximity to Watts, California, where a significant number of blacks lived at the time. However, the eastern side of the city remained predominantly Anglo into the 1960s. // Events and Trends Technology First flight by the Wright brothers, December 17, 1903. ... // Events and trends World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrination, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atomic bomb. ... The Rex Theatre for Colored People, Leland, Mississippi, June 1937 Racial segregation exists where governments have passed laws either allowing or requiring discrimination on the basis of race. ... Watts is a district of central Los Angeles, California. ... The term Anglo can be used as a prefix to indicate a relation to England, as in the phrases Anglo-American or Anglo-America. It is also used, somewhat loosely, to refer to a person or people of English ethnicity in North America. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ...

In the beginning, the emerging black population was largely ignored by the city's elected officials. At one time, the City Council even discussed dismantling the Compton Police Department in favor of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, in an attempt to exclude blacks from law enforcement jobs. This slowly began to change when in 1958, the first black ran for a City Council seat. However, it would be another three years before an African-American would be elected to the Council. An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, American-African) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ...

That man was Douglas Dollarhide, who in 1969, made history in Compton when he became California's first African-American mayor of a metropolitan city. Four years later, Doris A. Davis defeated Dollarhide's bid for re-election to become the first African-American female mayor of a metropolitan city in the United States. By the early 1970s, the city had one of the largest concentrations of blacks in the country with over ninety percent. Douglas Dollarhide (c1923—) was the first African-American mayor in California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, American-African) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... Doris A. Davis (c1935—) was the first African-American female mayor of a metropolitan city in United States. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, American-African) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ...

For many years, Compton was a much sought after neighborhood for the black middle class of Los Angeles. This past affluence is reflected in the area's appearance -- Compton's streets are lined with relatively spacious and attractive single family homes.

However, several factors have contributed to Compton's decline. One of the most significant factors was a steady erosion of its tax base. First by whites who fled to the newly incorporated cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Paramount and Santa Fe Springs in the late 1950s. These nearby communities offered relatively low crime, lower municipal taxes and significantly, effectively excluded blacks, despite integration. This move was even further precipitated after the Watts Riots in 1965. Artesia is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Bellflower is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Paramount is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Santa Fe Springs is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... // Events and No. ... Integration may be any of the following: In the most general sense, integration may be any bringing together of things: the integration of two or more economies, cultures, religions (usually called syncretism), etc. ... The Watts Riots was a large-scale civil disorder lasting six days in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, in 1965. ...

Soon thereafter, middle class blacks also found other areas more attractive to them. Some were unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County such as Ladera Heights, View Park and Windsor Hills, but also cities such as Inglewood and, particularly, Carson. The latter was significant because it had successfully thwarted attempts at annexation by neighboring Compton. It opted instead for incorporation in 1968 and is notable because its African-American population is actually more affluent than its white population. As a newer city, it also offered more favorable tax rates and lower crime. Los Angeles County is a county in California with 10,179,716 residents (as of July 2004)[1], the most populous county in the United States. ... Ladera Heights is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. ... View Park-Windsor Hills is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... View Park-Windsor Hills is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Carson is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, American-African) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ...

As Compton's tax base deteriorated, it raised municipal taxes, which only worsened the problem. This resulted in creating a situation more favorable to lower income residents than higher income ones. Many of these new residents also benefited from the Section 8 rent-subsidy program. As a result, the need for public services increased dramatically, putting a further strain on the city's budget. For Section 8, a kind of discharge from the United States military, see Section 8 (military) For Section 8, the housing program, see Section 8 (housing) Section 8 is also a production company owned by Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney. ...

After Lionel Cade, an accountant, assumed the mayor's office in 1977, one of the first orders of business was to conduct an audit of the city's finances. It was discovered that the city was $2 million in debt. The administration was able to eliminate the huge deficit in one year by making cuts in every department. It also aggressively sought federal funding to help pay for essential services, which was at least partially effective. However, with the passage of the property tax cutting initiative Proposition 13 by California voters, Compton was one of the city's hardest hit, since it had already eliminated most of the fat from its budget. Lionel B. Cade (August 14, 1918—April 3, 1990) was an accountant who served as mayor of Compton, California from 1977 until 1981. ... Proposition 13 was a ballot initiative enacted by the voters of the state of California on June 6, 1978. ...

Crime, though present in lesser degrees beforehand, worsened significantly with the introduction of crack cocaine in the latter part of the 20th Century. The neighborhood lost richer residents with the worsening safety problems, and, after the 1992 riots in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, many blacks left the region. Meanwhile, many Latino families moved into Compton. Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Nickname: City of Angels Official website: http://www. ...

Today, Latinos are the largest ethnic group in the city, although many people still tend to think of Compton as a primarily African American community. One possible reason for this is that despite the shift in population, as of 2005 blacks continue to dominate local politics, holding all elected positions in the city. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

For information about Compton's transportation and freeways, see the "Transportation" section.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.4 km² (10.2 mi²). 26.2 km² (10.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.69% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 93,493 people, 22,327 households, and 18,620 families residing in the city. The population density is 3,563.5/km² (9,225.6/mi²). There are 23,795 housing units at an average density of 906.9/km² (2,348.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 40.31% Black or African American, 16.71% White, 0.70% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 1.05% Pacific Islander, 37.34% from other races, and 3.62% from two or more races. 56.84% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Latino be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 22,327 households out of which 50.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% are married couples living together, 27.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% are non-families. 13.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 4.16 and the average family size is 4.45. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 38.5% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 25 years. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $31,819, and the median income for a family is $33,021. Males have a median income of $22,698 versus $24,692 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,389. 28.0% of the population and 25.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 35.6% of those under the age of 18 and 14.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Transportation

The city of Compton is known as the "Hub City." Five freeways outline the general boundaries of the city and provide superior access to destinations throughout the region. These include Interstate Highways 105, 110, 710, and 405, along with State Highway 91. JUNCTION POSTMILE SR-1 LA 0. ... The Harbor Freeway is often heavily congested at rush hour The Harbor Freeway is one of the principal north-south freeways in Los Angeles County, California. ... Interstate 710 (I-710), mostly named the Long Beach Freeway, is a freeway running for 23 miles (37 km) in a north-south direction through Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... JUNCTION POSTMILE I-5 LA 48. ...

The Metro Blue Line light rail runs north-south through the city; Compton Station is in the heart of the city, adjacent to the Renaissance Shopping Center. The Blue Line connects Downtown Los Angeles to South Los Angeles, Compton, Carson, and Long Beach. Riders can transfer to the Metro Green Line to cross South LA east-west, or to the Metro Red Line subway in Downtown LA to travel to Mid-City, Hollywood, the Valley, or Union Station, transfer point for Pasadena-bound Metro Gold Line trains and Metrolink commuter trains. Metro Blue Line The Metro Blue line of the Los Angeles County Metro Rail is a light rail line connecting Downtown Los Angeles at the 7th St/Metro Center station and Downtown Long Beach. ... This article is about light rail systems in general. ... Compton is a station on the Metro line. ... Metro Green Line The Metro Green line of the Los Angeles County Metro Rail is a light rail line connecting Redondo Beach and Norwalk. ... The Metro Red Line of the Los Angeles County Metro Rail is a heavy rail metro line in Los Angeles. ... Metro Gold Line The Metro Gold line of the Los Angeles County Metro Rail is a light rail line in Los Angeles County. ...

The Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports are less than a 20 minutes' drive from downtown Compton, providing easy access to international destinations for customers, suppliers and leisure travelers. The Alameda Corridor, a passageway for 25% of all U.S. waterborne international trade, runs directly through the Compton from north to south. The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest seaport in the United States and the tenth busiest port in the world. ... General Information Founded December 9, 1907 Coordinates  - Latitude  - Longitude 33º4239 N 118º1459 W Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 7500 acres 4200 acres 3300 acres Available Berths 270 Vessel Arrivals 2,813 (FY 2004) Annual container volume 7. ...

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Collectively, these multi–faceted transportation links lend justification to the City’s familiar name "the Hub City."

Crime

Compton is notorious for being the city with the highest violent crime rate in all of California. The Morgan Quitno Corporation designated Compton as the third most dangerous city with a population of 75,000 or above in 2005. Compton also has a homicide rate about eight times higher than the national average, most of which are gang killings. The Crips and the Bloods are the most well-known gangs; disputes between these gangs were recreated in various films and allegedly were central to the death of Tupac Shakur. Many other gangs also exist, which now have both African Americans and Latinos as members. Compton's policing needs are currently served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. In the past, the Compton Police Department (CPD) was shut down amidst controversy. Some claim this was because some members of the police force itself were heavily involved in gang activity, while the police themselves charge that this was due to friction between the department and then-Mayor Omar Bradley, who has since faced serious corruption charges. Regardless of the situation, it is clear that government corruption of some form was so severe that it became necessary to have law enforcement overseen from outside the city itself. This graph shows the rate of non-fatal firearm-related crime in the United States from 1993 to 2003. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... Morgan Quitno Press is an independent research and publishing company based out of Lawrence, Kansas. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Homicide is the killing of another human being by one or more others. ... It has been suggested that West Coast Crips be merged into this article or section. ... The red bandanas worn by most blood gangs. ... Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996) was an American hip hop artist, poet and actor. ... Memorial to fallen deputies. ... General of the Army Omar N. Bradley Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) was one of the main U.S. Army field commanders in North Africa and Europe during the World War II and a General of the Army of the United States Army. ...

Civic corruption has also been a widespread problem in Compton. In 1995, the Mayor and a councilwoman were convicted of extortion. In 2002, his replacement, Bradley, was convicted of using city credit cards to purchase golf balls and lavish hotel stays for himself and his friends. Various mayoral administrations have been investigated by federal, state, and county government for bribery, nepotism, and misappropriating public funds. This contributes to Compton's poor reputation and discourages business investment. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... Bribery is a crime defined by Blacks Law Dictionary as the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions as an official or other person in discharge of a public or legal duty. ...

Compton's crime is due mainly to its economic condition and its location as the center of the South Los Angeles "ghettos" and drug trade. The crime has not been as severe as it was in the 1980s and early 1990s, during the crack (cocaine) epidemic. Compton's notoriety as a dangerous city is exaggerated by the rise of the gangsta rap group N.W.A, among others. The name ghetto refers to an area where people from a given ethnic background or united in a given culture or religion live as a group, voluntarily or involuntarily, in milder or stricter seclusion. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article is about the rap group. ...

In 2005 Compton had at least 68 gun related murders, which is significantly higher rate than the national average for a city its size. Recently in an effort to combat this gun violence the Compton citizens gave the option to hand over their guns to the police, and receive a $100 check for various goods. The police have to this date (25 Dec 2005) received over 200 guns.

Education

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City sites

• The Heritage House serves as an important landmark of Compton's rich history. Located at the corner of Alondra and Willowbrook near the Civic Center Plaza, the Heritage House is a rustic-looking home that will eventually house a museum detailing early life in Compton. For now it demarks the stark difference between the simple life of the 1800s and the fast-paced urban environment of the 21st century.

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Famous natives and notable residents

• Serena Williams - professional women's tennis player
• Venus Williams - professional women's tennis player
• The Game - rapper
• DJ Quik - rapper
• Dr. Dre - rapper/producer, founder of Death Row Records & Aftermath Entertainment, member of N.W.A
• Ice Cube - rapper, actor, member of N.W.A, founder of Da Lench Mob Records
• Eazy-E - rapper/producer, founder of Ruthless Records
• Lil Eazy - rapper, son of Eazy-E
• MC Eiht- actor, rapper
• Terrance Quaites, TQ - rapper
• MC Ren - rapper, member of N.W.A
• Yella - D.J. for the World Class Wreckin' Cru and N.W.A
• Suge Knight - CEO of Death Row Records
• Tayshaun Prince - NBA player
• Tyson Chandler - NBA player
• Baron Davis - NBA Player
• Krist Novoselic - bassist of the grunge band Nirvana. Only lived in Compton for one year before moving to Gardena, California where he was mainly raised.
• Vince Neil - singer for Motley Crue
• Pete Rozelle - former commissioner of the National Football League
• Duke Snider - outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers
• Frank K. Wheaton - sports agent, personal manager and former Official Spokesperson of Compton
• Leslie Sykes - television news anchor
• Del M. Clawson - U.S. Congressman and former mayor of Compton
• Coolio - rapper and actor
• Lynn Manning - award-winning playwright and co-founder of Watts Village Theatre Company
• William Hanna - co-founder of Hanna-Barbera Studios
• Mort Sahl - satirist and comedian
• Anthony Anderson - comedian and actor
• Zachary Goertz - Drummer for Stone Temple Pilots
• Don Klosterman - former Los Angeles Rams general manager
• Charles Dumas - Olympic gold medalist
• Earlene Brown - Olympic medalist
• Elliott Pinkney - visual artist and poet
• Xenophan F. Lang, Sr. - Los Angeles Municipal Court Judge
• Reggie Smith - Major League Baseball player
• Jeanette Bolden - UCLA track coach
• Mickey Cureton - UCLA football star
• Douglas Dollarhide - California's first African-American mayor of a metropolitan city
• Doris A. Davis - the first African-American female mayor of a metropolitan city
• U.S. Presidents George H. W. Bush & George W. Bush - briefly residents of Compton, circa 1949-1950

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References

• Adams, Emily, "Bush's Compton Roots Raise Thorny Issue," Los Angeles Times, August 3, 1992, page B-1
• Miller, Gary J., Cities by Contract: The Politics of Municipal Incorporation, The MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, England, 1981

Notes

• Gould, Lewis L. (editor), American First Ladies: Their Lives and Their Legacy, Garland Publishing, New York and London, 1996. See pages 612-613 regarding the Bush family's "nomadic" existence in the cities of Huntington Park, Bakersfield, Whittier, Ventura and Compton, California.
• The George Bush Presidential Library web site states that during the period from 1948 to 1951, "Bush and his family moved several times, living successively in Odessa, Texas; Ventura, Bakersfield, and Compton, California; and Midland, Texas." [1] The web site also includes a photograph of George W. Bush and Robin Bush in Compton, dated December 1949. [2]

Huntington Park is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... City nickname:Californias Country Music Capital County Kern County, California Area  - Total  - Water 296. ... Whittier is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... San Buenaventura (Ventura) is the county seat of Ventura County, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States. ... Pauline Robinson Bush (December 20, 1949 – October 11, 1953 (New York City)) (known as Robin) was the second child of George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush. ...

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Maps

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Government

• City of Compton - official government website

Crime

• LASD in Compton
• Street map of Compton displaying Crip and Blood territory

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