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Encyclopedia > East Compton, California

East Compton, also known as East Rancho Dominguez, is a unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California. The population was 9,286 at the 2000 census. It is an area of low-density residential land use and is a mostly Latino community . It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is the most populous county in the United States. ... // The term Latino is a linguistic identity that refers to an individual that has significant ancestry from a nation-state where a Latin derived language is spoken or is the offical language of the government. ...


East Rancho Dominguez, CA is an accepted city name according to the USPS, and shared the 90221 ZIP Code with Compton [1]. East Compton, CA is not a valid USPS destination. USPS and Usps redirect here. ... Mr. ... Nickname: Location of Compton in Los Angeles County, California County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Eric Perrodin Area  - City 26. ...


East Rancho Dominguez is a LA County enclave along the eastern side of Compton within five blocks east and west of Atlantic Ave.. Alondra Blvd. is the southern border, and three blocks north of Rosecrans Ave. is roughly the northern border. East Rancho Dominguez County Park is in the center of the community. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Nickname: Location of Compton in Los Angeles County, California County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Eric Perrodin Area  - City 26. ... Atlantic and Whittier Boulevards in East Los Angeles. ...


To the north is the city of Lynwood. To the east is the Long Beach Freeway, the Los Angeles River, and then the the city of Paramount. To the south and southeast is the city of Long Beach. Location of Lynwood in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country United States State California County Los Angeles Area  - City 12. ... The Long Beach Freeway, signed as Interstate 710 throughout its entire length, is a freeway running for 23 miles in a north-south direction through Los Angeles County, California. ... The Los Angeles River, highlighted in red (on the left). ... Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ...


East Rancho Dominguez is within the sphere of influence of the city of Compton, and Compton has tried to annex East Rancho Dominguez, but business and property owners in the area have opposed the annexation. East Compton is often confused with the city of Compton because both communities are located next to each other. [2] [3] A sphere of influence (SOI) is an area or region over which an organization or state exerts some kind of indirect cultural, economic, military or political domination. ...


Rancho Dominguez is a separate unincorporated, mostly industrial area south of the city of Compton.

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Geography

Location of East Compton in Los Angeles County, California.

East Compton is located at 33°53′52″N, 118°11′39″W (33.897748, -118.194093)GR1. Image File history File links LA_County_Incorporated_Areas_East_Compton_highlighted. ... Image File history File links LA_County_Incorporated_Areas_East_Compton_highlighted. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is the most populous county in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,286 people, 1,849 households, and 1,669 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6,894.9/km² (17,945.9/mi²). There were 1,945 housing units at an average density of 1,444.2/km² (3,758.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 24.69% White, 19.83% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 1.17% Pacific Islander, 50.23% from other races, and 3.23% from two or more races. 77.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 1,849 households out of which 62.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.7% were non-families. 7.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 5.01 and the average family size was 4.97. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...


In the CDP the population was spread out with 39.8% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 3.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,398, and the median income for a family was $30,160. Males had a median income of $20,573 versus $20,240 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,108. About 31.6% of families and 36.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.2% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over. [4] 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 who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Schools

Compton Community College is a public two-year college established in 1927, located in Compton, California. ... Compton Unified School District is a school district in Compton, Los Angeles County, California. ...

External links

  • Rancho Dominguez Library
  • LA County's East Rancho Dominguez Service Center
  • US Census map
  • Maps and aerial photos for 33°53′52″N 118°11′39″W / 33.897748, -118.194093Coordinates: 33°53′52″N 118°11′39″W / 33.897748, -118.194093
    • Maps from WikiMapia, Google Maps, Live Search Maps, Yahoo! Maps, or MapQuest
    • Topographic maps from TopoZone or TerraServer-USA

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