West Rancho Dominguez, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Rancho Dominguez is a small city located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 23,300. It ranks as the 318th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Rancho Dominguez is 35.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Rancho Dominguez is $86,834. This is 12% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 11.4%. This is 72% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $612,900. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Rancho Dominguez is Hispanic or Latino, making up 59.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (34.8% vs 5.2%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 71.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Rancho Dominguez, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.