Why is East Compton also known as East Rancho Dominguez? East Compton is an unincorporated community. It is a census-designated place in southern Los Angeles County.
East Compton shares the 90221 ZIP Code with Compton. In 2020, the population was 15,114. This was down slightly from 15,135 in 2010. East Rancho Dominguez is an accepted city name. This is according to the United States Postal Service.
East Compton sits near several cities. Lynwood is to the north. Paramount is to the east. Long Beach lies to the south and southeast.
The city of Compton has tried to annex East Rancho Dominguez. Business and property owners have opposed this annexation. Rancho Dominguez is a separate area. It is mostly industrial and south of Compton.
East Compton is small. Its total area is about 0.8 square miles. That is just over 2 square kilometers. All of it is land.
In 2010, East Rancho Dominguez had a population density of 18,412.3 people per square mile. That is 7,109 per square kilometer. The median age was 26.1 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98 males.
The racial makeup in 2010 was diverse. About 31.5% were White. African Americans made up 15.9%. Native Americans were 0.9%. Asians were a small fraction at 0.2%. Pacific Islanders accounted for 0.7%. Other races comprised 47.3%. People from two or more races made up 3.5%. A significant portion, 82.0%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 2,996 households in East Rancho Dominguez. A large percentage had children. About 68% had children under 18. Most were families. Opposite-sex married couples made up 54.3%. Female householders with no husband present were 24.7%. Male householders with no wife present were 10.1%.
The average household size was about five people. The average family size was also around five. Only a small percentage lived alone. Just 2.5% were 65 years or older living alone.
Housing was mostly owner-occupied. Around 54.7% were owner-occupied. Renters occupied 45.3%.
In 2010, the median household income was 44,727 dollars. About 20% of the population lived below the federal poverty line.
East Rancho Dominguez has a park. It is called East Rancho Dominguez County Park. It was renovated in 2004. The park includes a gymnasium and a community building. There are also tennis courts. Venus and Serena Williams played there as children. The park offers recreational programs. These include youth sports and adult basketball leagues. There is also a summer lunch program. After-school snacks are available. Summer and after-school day camps are also offered.
East Rancho Dominguez remains a vibrant. It has a rich history. It is a community with much to offer.