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Compton city, CA

ZIP 90221 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 90221

90221 has a population of 50,782 with a median age of 33.7 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
14.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Black
18.5%+50% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-82% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
78.9%+322% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.8%+22% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.2%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
10.0%-39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
42.2%+280% vs US avg
x
High school
29.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.9%-28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.8%-77% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
5.6%-46% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.6%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.6%+53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.3%-4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.5%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.5%+891% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 90221

Poverty Rate
17.6%+53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.3%-4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.5%-6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.1%+89% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.3%+125% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.5%+891% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population50,782
Median age33.7
Poverty rate17.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White14.3%
Hispanic78.9%
Black18.5%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born13.3%