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West Carson

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.266
State:
California

West Carson is a CDP located in Los Angeles County, California. West Carson has a 2026 population of 21,957. West Carson is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% 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 Carson is $92,775 with a poverty rate of 8.75%. The median age in West Carson is 45.2 years: 43.8 years for males, and 47.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males.

22K
Total Population
9,690
Density (mi²)
16 0.07%
Growth

West Carson Population

West Carson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202621,957160.07%
202521,941160.07%

Median Age

Overall: 45.2 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 43.8 years

West Carson Adults

There are 18,500 adults, (5,425 of whom are seniors) in West Carson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 11,559 (52.2%)
Male: 10,584 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Carson includes 36.35% Asian, 19.77% White, 19.37% other race, 8.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Asian8,05036.35%
White4,37719.77%
Other race4,28819.37%
Two or more races3,25914.72%
Black or African American1,8828.5%
Native American1710.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1160.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4,25319.21%
Two or more races2,28710.33%
White1,5116.82%
Native American1710.77%
Asian60.03%
Black or African American40.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Asian8,04436.33%
White2,86612.94%
Black or African American1,8788.48%
Two or more races9724.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1160.52%
Other race350.16%

West Carson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Carson 's average per capita income is $54,160. Household income levels show a median of $92,775. The poverty rate stands at 8.75%.

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$115,807-
Families$101,849$128,389
Households$92,775$115,534
Non Families$67,016$79,593

$54,160

Average Income

$92,775

Median Household Income

8.75%

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)