Demographics & People — West Athens, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,064 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
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| Median Age | 34.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,822 |
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| Family Households | 2,186 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5933 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 989 |
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| Black or African American | 4,688 |
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| Asian | 112 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,874 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,260 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,720 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,722 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,304 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 729 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 402 |
| Subsaharan African | 373 |
| African | 202 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 175 |
| Nigerian | 171 |
Language
| English Only | 4,863 |
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| Spanish | 3,311 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,400 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 249 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,586 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Athens, California.
