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West Athens

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.337
State:
California

West Athens is a CDP located in Los Angeles County, California. West Athens has a 2026 population of 9,141. West Athens is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Athens is $67,201 with a poverty rate of 15.28%. The median age in West Athens is 34.9 years: 33.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.4 males.

9.1K
Total Population
6,837
Density (mi²)
25 0.27%
Growth

West Athens Population

West Athens Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,141250.27%
20259,116260.29%

Median Age

Overall: 34.9 years
Female: 36.8 years
Male: 33.1 years

West Athens Adults

There are 6,417 adults, (1,294 of whom are seniors) in West Athens.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,891 (56.1%)
Male: 3,835 (43.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Athens includes 49.92% Black or African American, 18.03% other race, 5.65% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,35649.92%
Two or more races2,04723.46%
Other race1,57318.03%
White4935.65%
Native American1031.18%
Asian961.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander580.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,87821.52%
Other race1,42916.38%
White3423.92%
Black or African American780.89%
Native American710.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander450.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,27849.03%
Two or more races1691.94%
White1511.73%
Other race1441.65%
Asian961.1%
Native American320.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander130.15%

West Athens Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Athens ' average per capita income is $43,716. Household income levels show a median of $67,201. The poverty rate stands at 15.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$142,350-
Families$86,078$109,550
Households$67,201$96,882
Non Families$51,620$60,192

$43,716

Average Income

$67,201

Median Household Income

15.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)