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Compton city, California

Official LSAD Designation: Compton city • Census GEOID: 0615044 • Los Angeles County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Compton city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $78,465 ±$4,163
Per Capita Income $24,592 ±$1,005
Poverty Rate 17.9% ±1.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 16,529 ±1,760
Unemployment Rate 8% ±0.9%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 41,257 ±1,243
Broadband Internet Rate 86.3% ±1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).