Compton population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Compton has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Compton's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Compton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 22.27% are White, 27.09% are Black or African American, 0.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.97% are Asian, 0.14% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 35.31% are some other race and 13.82% are multiracial.
Compton's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Compton is some other race with a population of 33,925 (35.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 13,281 (13.82% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Compton, CA
By ethnicity, 66,614 (69.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 29,469 (30.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Compton, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 25,631 (86.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Compton Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 940 | 3.19% |
| Black or African American alone | 25,631 | 86.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 55 | 0.19% |
| Asian alone | 906 | 3.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 135 | 0.46% |
| Some other race alone | 923 | 3.13% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 879 | 2.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in Compton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 56,166 (84.32% of the total Hispanic population).
Compton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 56,166 | 84.32% |
| Puerto Rican | 131 | 0.20% |
| Cuban | 92 | 0.14% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 10,225 | 15.35% |