History · West Rancho Dominguez

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The story so far

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West Rancho Dominguez, () formerly known as West Compton and also known as East Gardena, is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California. Per the 2020 census, the population was 24,347. The community lies to the west (but is not a part) of the city of Compton. The ZIP Codes encompassing the CDP area are 90220 & 90248.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population grew from 5,669 to 24,347 (+329%). Half of its homes were built before 1955.

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Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Before
2000

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Stories next door

nearby towns’ history

📜 Gardena 📜 Compton 📜 Lynwood 📜 Carson

West Rancho Dominguez’s history ismostly unwritten