West Athens, California
West Athens, California | ||
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FIPS code 06-84116 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1867067 |
West Athens is a
Geography
West Athens is located at 33°55′21″N 118°18′4″W / 33.92250°N 118.30111°W (33.922414, -118.301156).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land. It borders Gardena to the south, Hawthorne to the west, Inglewood to the northwest, Westmont to the north, and the city of Los Angeles to the east.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1970 | 13,286 | — | |
1980 | 8,531 | −35.8% | |
1990 | 8,859 | 3.8% | |
2000 | 9,101 | 2.7% | |
2010 | 8,729 | −4.1% | |
2020 | 9,393 | 7.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] 2010[5] 2020[6] |
2020 census
Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010[5] | Pop 2020[6] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
---|---|---|---|---|
White alone (NH)
|
116 | 144 | 1.33% | 1.53% |
Black or African American alone (NH)
|
4,492 | 4,473 | 51.46% | 47.62% |
Alaska Native alone (NH)
|
8 | 24 | 0.09% | 0.26% |
Asian alone (NH) | 104 | 187 | 1.19% | 1.99% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 6 | 28 | 0.07% | 0.30% |
Some Other Race alone (NH) | 53 | 82 | 0.61% | 0.87% |
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 107 | 234 | 1.23% | 2.49% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,843 | 4,221 | 44.03% | 44.94% |
Total | 8,729 | 9,393 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Per the 2020 Census, the population was 9,393.[2]
2010 Census
At the
The census reported that 8,674 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 50 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 5 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 2,525 households, 1,261 (49.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,028 (40.7%) were
The age distribution was 2,539 people (29.1%) under the age of 18, 1,025 people (11.7%) aged 18 to 24, 2,275 people (26.1%) aged 25 to 44, 1,994 people (22.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 896 people (10.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 32.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
There were 2,691 housing units at an average density of 2,013.5 per square mile, of the occupied units 1,328 (52.6%) were owner-occupied and 1,197 (47.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.4%. 4,427 people (50.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,247 people (48.7%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, West Athens had a median household income of $46,391, with 23.6% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[7]
2000 Census
At the
Of the 2,573 households 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 28.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non-families. 14.2% of households were one person and 4.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.54 and the average family size was 3.83.
The age distribution was 35.1% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% 65 or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median household income was $35,423 and the median family income was $39,028. Males had a median income of $27,484 versus $31,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,903. About 24.0% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the
Education
West Athens is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District.[10]
Schools
Public schools in West Athens:
- West Athens Elementary School[11]
- Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School of Green Dot Public Schools[12]
West Athens is zoned to:[citation needed]
- Washington Preparatory High School in Westmont
Alternative schools:
- Middle College High School, on the property of Los Angeles Southwest College[15]
Colleges
Infrastructure
Emergency services
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the South Los Angeles Station serving West Athens.[17][18] It also operates the Audrey & Sydney Irmas Youth Activity Center in West Athens.[19][20]
Government
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, West Athens is in California's 43rd congressional district, represented by Democrat Maxine Waters.[22]
Newspapers
- Morningside Park Chronicle[23] is an unincorporated community newspaper based in Morningside Park that also covers the West Athens area.
See also
References
- ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "Benton Heights CDP, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- US Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - West Athens CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - West Athens CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b "West Athens CDP, California". quickfacts.census.gov. US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - West Athens CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- U.S. Census Bureau. p. 10 (PDF p. 11/19). Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023."The U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes and mailing addresses in order to maximize the efficiency of their system, not to recognize jurisdictional boundaries."
Compare to:"Home". West Athens Elementary School. Retrieved November 19, 2023.1110 W 119th St Los Angeles, CA 90044
Despite the "Los Angeles, CA" postal address, it is not in the city of Los Angeles.
Note: Note that the City of Houston had stated: - ^ "Contact". Ánimo Legacy Charter Middle School. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
12226 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047
- Compare to the Census map of West Athens. - ^ "Welcome to Henry Clay Middle School". www.lausd.k12.ca.us. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
2226 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047
- ^ "Public School Choice Motion Clay Middle School Executive Summaries" (PDF). Los Angeles Unified School District. p. 3/31. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023."The U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes and mailing addresses in order to maximize the efficiency of their system, not to recognize jurisdictional boundaries."
Compare to: "Maps". Middle College High School. Retrieved November 19, 2023.1600 W. Imperial Highway, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Despite the "Los Angeles, CA" postal address, it is not in the city of Los Angeles.
Note: Note that the City of Houston had stated: - U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2023."The U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes and mailing addresses in order to maximize the efficiency of their system, not to recognize jurisdictional boundaries."
Compare to: "Home". Los Angeles Southwest College. Retrieved November 19, 2023.LA Southwest College 1600 West Imperial Highway Los Angeles, CA 90047
Despite the "Los Angeles, CA" postal address, it is not in the city of Los Angeles.
Note: Note that the City of Houston had stated: - ^ "Lenox Station Archived 2010-04-14 at the Wayback Machine." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
- ^ "Youth Activity Center." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- ^ "California's 43rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ "Home - Side Park Chronicle - Astro Turf Installers". Side Park Chronicle - Astro Turf Installers. Archived from the original on December 12, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2012.