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| City: | Compton |
| State: | California |
| Area Code: | 310, 323 |
| Latitude: | 33.880072 |
| Longitude: | -118.201276 |
| Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -8 |
| City Alias(es): | Crystal City Rancho Dominguez , Rncho Domingz , E Rncho Dmngz , East Rancho Dominguez , Rosewood |
| Population: | 52,651 |
| 2000 Population: | 51,382 |
| White Population: | 10,466 |
| Black Population: | 15,492 |
| Hispanic Population: | 34,458 |
| Asian Population: | 117 |
| Hawaiian Population: | 381 |
| Indian Population: | 472 |
| Other Population: | 22,476 |
| Male Population: | 25,510 |
| Female Population: | 25,872 |
| Median Age: | 23.90 |
| Male Median Age: | 23.20 |
| Female Median Age: | 24.70 |
| Households: | 11,889 |
| Average Household Size: | 4.57 |
| Average House Value: | $136,900 |
| Average Household Income: | $31,310 |
| Number of Businesses: | 532 |
| Number of Employees: | 12,911 |
| Annual Payroll: | $417,475,000 |
| Land Area: | 5.441 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)