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West Carson, CA

West Carson is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California. The population was 21,699 at the 2010 census, up from 21,138 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined West Carson as a census-designated place (CDP).

The area is bounded on the east by the city of Carson along the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). The area is bounded on the other three sides by the city of Los Angeles. Del Amo Boulevard is the north boundary with the neighborhood of Harbor Gateway. Lomita Boulevard is the south boundary with the neighborhood of Harbor City. The west boundary along Normandie Avenue is shared by both Los Angeles neighborhoods.

The ZIP Code encompassing most of the area is 90502 which the United States Postal Service designates as a Torrance mailing address after the city that lies to the west over the Los Angeles strip. The southern portion shares the 90710 ZIP Code with the Harbor City neighborhood.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), over 99% of it land. 

At the 2010 census, West Carson had a population of 21,699. The population density was 9,522.0 inhabitants per square mile (3,676.5/km2). The racial makeup of West Carson was 7,630 (35.2%) White (21.4% Non-Hispanic White), 2,330 (10.7%) African American, 185 (0.9%) Native American, 6,730 (31.0%) Asian, 301 (1.4%) Pacific Islander, 3,411 (15.7%) from other races, and 1,112 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7,100 persons (32.7%). The census reported that 20,493 people (94.4% of the population) lived in households, 176 (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1,030 (4.7%) were institutionalized.

West Carson gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the West Carson Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include the YMCA and West Coast Sports and Fitness Center. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around West Carson, such as the Arroyo Seco Bike Path. This trail offers opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in West Carson, CA are Portuguese Bend Reserve, Lomita Park, and Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum.

ZIP code: 90502 (Torrance P.O.); 90710 (Harbor City P.O.) Population: 22,697 (2020). Area: 5.902 km². Area Code: 310. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m).

FAQs

Is living in West Carson, CA expensive?

West Carson is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 6 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in West Carson is estimated to be 149.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Is West Carson, CA a good place to live?

Living in West Carson offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Carson, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in West Carson and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Carson are above average.

What is West Carson, CA median income?

In 2021, the median property value in West Carson, CA was $520,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%. Most people in West Carson, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in West Carson, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Wikipedia

County of Los Angeles

West Carson Recreation and Community Services Department

YMCA 

West Coast Sports and Fitness Center

Arroyo Seco Bike Path

Portuguese Bend Reserve

Lomita Park

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum

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