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| City: | Compton |
| State: | California |
| Area Code: | 310, 323, 562 |
| Latitude: | 33.875014 |
| Longitude: | -118.240778 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -8 |
| City Alias(es): | Crystal City Rancho Dominguez , Rncho Domingz , E Rncho Dmngz , East Rancho Dominguez , Rosewood |
| Population: | 49,250 |
| 2000 Population: | 47,303 |
| White Population: | 7,410 |
| Black Population: | 21,980 |
| Hispanic Population: | 22,544 |
| Asian Population: | 239 |
| Hawaiian Population: | 312 |
| Indian Population: | 633 |
| Other Population: | 15,119 |
| Male Population: | 22,750 |
| Female Population: | 24,553 |
| Median Age: | 26.70 |
| Male Median Age: | 24.80 |
| Female Median Age: | 28.60 |
| Households: | 13,065 |
| Average Household Size: | 3.83 |
| Average House Value: | $135,400 |
| Average Household Income: | $33,997 |
| Number of Businesses: | 672 |
| Number of Employees: | 21,408 |
| Annual Payroll: | $758,864,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.877 sq mi |
Lynwood, CA ( 2.4 miles)
Paramount, CA ( 3.2 miles)
South Gate, CA ( 3.5 miles)
Carson, CA ( 4.5 miles)
Gardena, CA ( 4.6 miles)
Bellflower, CA ( 5.7 miles)
Huntington Park, CA ( 5.8 miles)
Downey, CA ( 6.1 miles)
Bell Gardens, CA ( 6.3 miles)