Compton, Los Angeles County, California
Compton: City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
About
Compton is a city located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 96,455. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 93,967 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Compton
| Population : | 93,967 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Los Angeles County |
| Postal code : | 90220–90224 |
| Official name : | Compton |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.03% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.97% |
| Altitude : | 226 feet / 69 meters |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1888 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:51:20 (30th May 2023) |
| Population growth : | -2.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Compton is located at 33°53'45"N 118°13'12"W (33.8958500, -118.2200700).
Compton map
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- Official Website
Official website of Compton
- Eric J. Perrodin , 2 July, 2013 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Aja Brown , Eric J. Perrodin 2013-07-02T00:00:00Z
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Compton decreased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 96,455 | - | census |
| 2011 | 96,933 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 97,350 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 97,600 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 97,634 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 97,639 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 97,281 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 97,047 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 96,348 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 95,605 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 93,967 | -1.74% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Compton
1 Willow Tree Inn Los Angeles
1919 W Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90220, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Travel Plaza Inn
1116 S Long Beach Blvd, Compton, CA 90221, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Lark Motel
1013 S Atlantic Dr, Compton, CA 90221, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Dixie Motel
1936 E El Segundo Blvd, Compton, CA 90222, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 ROSE MOTEL
716 Rosecrans Ave, Compton, CA 90222, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Compton
1 Compton City Hall
205 S Willowbrook Ave, Compton, CA 90220, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Compton (136)
People born in Compton, including rapper, songwriter and record producer from California Kendrick Lamar, rapper and actor from California The Game, professional basketball player Alex Acker, .
List
- B.G. Knocc Out (American rapper from Compton, California (not to be confused with B.G.)) he was born in 23/01/1975
- Tayshaun Prince (American basketball player) he was born in 28/02/1980
- Coolio (American actor and rapper) he was born in 01/08/1963
- Baron Davis (American basketball player) he was born in 13/04/1979
- Brandon Jennings (American basketball player) he was born in 23/09/1989
- King Tee (American rapper) he was born in 14/12/1968
- MC Ren (American rapper) he was born in 14/06/1969
- Tyga (American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and television personality) he was born in 19/11/1989
- Krist Novoselic (American rock musician) he was born in 16/05/1965
- Suge Knight (American record producer and music executive) he was born in 19/04/1965
- DeMar DeRozan (American professional basketball player) he was born in 07/08/1989
- DJ Yella (American DJ, rapper and record producer) he was born in 11/12/1967
- MC Eiht (American rapper) he was born in 22/05/1971
- Steve Smith Sr. (American football player, born 1979) he was born in 12/05/1979
- Bobby Jones (American professional basketball player, born 1984) he was born in 09/01/1984
- Ken Carpenter (athletics competitor) he was born in 19/04/1913
- TQ (American R&B singer) he was born in 24/05/1976
- Keb' Mo' (American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter) he was born in 03/10/1951
Schools in Compton
College & universities near Compton, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112686 | Compton College | Compton (CA) | 90221-5393 |
| 111966 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Los Angeles (CA) | 90059 |
| 110547 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | Carson (CA) | 90747-0005 |
| 444343 | Advanced College | South Gate (CA) | 90280 |
| 393649 | UEI College-Gardena | Gardena (CA) | 90247 |
Stations (45)
Amtrak & bus stations near Compton, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOA | Torrance, CA | 20575 Hamilton Avenue | BUS |
| LBC | Long Beach, California | 601 North Long Beach Blvd. | BUS |
| ESG | El Segundo, CA | 700 South Douglas Street | BUS |
| SPD | San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California | 1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina | BUS |
| WCH | Westchester, CA | 6860 Park Terrace Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Compton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hub City Post Office | Compton (CA) | 90220 |
| Compton Post Office | Compton (CA) | 90221 |
| Willowbrook Post Office | Compton (CA) | 90222 |
| Paramoun Post Office | Paramount (CA) | 90723 |
| Lynwood Post Office | Lynwood (CA) | 90262 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Compton , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 279 people.
Other cities in Los Angeles County
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,970,219 | County seat of Los Angeles County, California; second largest city in the United States by population |
| Long Beach | 454,681 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Santa Clarita | 209,990 | City in Los Angeles County, California, USA |
| Glendale | 197,747 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Hollywood | 167,664 | District in Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Lancaster | 155,822 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Palmdale | 150,498 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Pomona | 149,212 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Torrance | 141,553 | City in California |
| Pasadena | 141,045 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| East Los Angeles | 126,496 | Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| El Monte | 112,344 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Downey | 109,202 | City located in southeast Los Angeles County |
| Inglewood | 107,203 | City in California |
| Santa Maria | 105,851 | City in southern California, U. |
| West Covina | 103,656 | City in California, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Compton distances to largest California cities
