Compton, California

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.

Compton is a city located in southern Los Angeles County, founded in the late 1800s as an agricultural community. It was incorporated as a city in 1888 and by the 1950s had developed into a predominantly middle-class suburb.

Major demographic changes occurred during the 1970s and 1980s. African Americans became the majority population, reaching over 90% by the late 1980s. Compton struggled with poverty, crime, and gang violence during this time. However, community-driven revitalization efforts began in the 2000s.

Key Local Industries and Attractions

Some of Compton's major industries and employers today include:

• Entertainment/media - Epic Records, Compton radio stations
• Aviation/aerospace - Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum
• Healthcare - Compton Medical Center and clinics
• Education - Compton Unified School District

Top attractions in Compton include:

• The Hub City Centre - events venue and skate park
• Compton Cowboy - unique urban horseback riding facility
• Compton Creek Natural Park - tranquil wetlands preserve
• Kingdom Day Parade - major annual cultural celebration

Demographics and Local Culture

As of 2019, Compton had an estimated population of 95,455 people. Its population today is predominantly Latino (65%) and African American. Nearly 30% of residents are under 18 years old.

Compton is widely known as the epicenter of West Coast hip hop and a hub of African-American arts and culture. The city aims to showcase local talent through community events. Compton also provides youth programs focused on technology, aviation and mentoring.

While still facing challenges, Compton continues efforts to reinvent itself as a diverse hometown full of promise and community pride.

Quick Facts about Compton

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Geography

Compton is located at 33°53'45"N 118°13'12"W (33.8958500, -118.2200700).

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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

• Compton , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 279 people.