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48-515: The district serves almost all of Compton, all of East Rancho Dominguez , most of Willowbrook CDP , portions of Carson , Lynwood , West Rancho Dominguez CDP , and a small sliver of Paramount . In 1993 the State of California offered to loan the school district $ 20 million in exchange for temporary control of the school district; the rationale for wanting to take control included both financial problems and poor academic performance, making Compton USD

96-507: A combined question and a MENA category, while also collecting additional detail to enable data disaggregation. The OMB states, "many federal programs are put into effect based on the race data obtained from the decennial census (i.e., promoting equal employment opportunities; assessing racial disparities in health and environmental risks). Race data is also critical for the basic research behind many policy decisions. States require this data to meet legislative redistricting requirements. The data

144-533: A person's origins considered in the census. Thus, in addition to their race or races, all respondents are categorized by membership in one of two ethnic categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino." However, the practice of separating "race" and "ethnicity" as different categories has been criticized both by the American Anthropological Association and members of US Commission on Civil Rights . In 1997,

192-502: A population of 15,135. The population density was 18,412.3 inhabitants per square mile (7,109.0/km ). The racial makeup of East Rancho Dominguez was 4,774 (31.5%) White (1.1% Non-Hispanic White), 2,404 (15.9%) African American , 133 (0.9%) Native American , 33 (0.2%) Asian , 109 (0.7%) Pacific Islander , 7,156 (47.3%) from other races , and 526 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12,407 persons (82.0%). The Census reported that 14,946 people (98.8% of

240-524: A race. Enumerators were instructed that all people born in Mexico, or whose parents were born in Mexico, should be listed as Mexicans, and not under any other racial category. In prior censuses and in 1940, enumerators were instructed to list Mexican Americans as white, perhaps because some of them were of white background (mainly Spanish), many others mixed white and Native American and some of them Native American. The supplemental American Indian questionnaire

288-435: A set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in a separate question. The racial categories represent a social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect

336-498: A social definition of race recognized in this country". The OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the census to be not "scientific or anthropological", and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities, with

384-534: Is from the Indian subcontinent ) were counted as White. There was a questionnaire that was asked of only a sample of respondents. These questions were as follows: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person's origin or descent? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Central American Other Spanish No, none of these This year added several options to the race question, including Vietnamese, Indian (East), Guamanian, Samoan, and re-added Aleut. Again,

432-607: Is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act by local jurisdictions". Data on ethnic groups are important for putting into effect a number of federal statutes (i.e., enforcing bilingual election rules under the Voting Rights Act and monitoring/enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Civil Rights Act ). Data on ethnic groups is also needed by local governments to run programs and meet legislative requirements (i.e., identifying segments of

480-570: Is roughly the northern border. East Rancho Dominguez County Park is in the center of the community. To the north is the city of Lynwood . To the east is the Long Beach Freeway , the Los Angeles River , and then the city of Paramount . To the south and southeast is the city of Long Beach . Its sphere of influence is the city of Compton, which has tried to annex East Rancho Dominguez, but business and property owners in

528-859: The Secretary of State , directed US Marshals to collect data from all 13 original states, and from the Southwest Territory . The census was not conducted in Vermont until 1791, after that state's admission to the Union as the 14th state on March 4 of that year. Some doubt surrounded the numbers, as President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson maintained the population was undercounted. The potential reasons Washington and Jefferson may have thought this could be refusal to participate, poor public transportation and roads, spread-out population, and restraints of current technology. No microdata from

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576-476: The US Constitution and applicable laws. The law required that every household be visited, that completed census schedules be posted in two of the most public places within each jurisdiction, remain for the inspection of all concerned, and that "the aggregate amount of each description of persons" for every district be transmitted to the president . The US Marshals were also responsible for governing

624-678: The United States House of Representatives , East Rancho Dominguez is in California's 44th congressional district , represented by Democrat Nanette Barragán . Originally East Compton Park, East Rancho Dominguez Park was completely renovated in 2004 to become one of the most appealing recreational facilities in the South County Community Services Agency. The five-acre park includes a well equipped gymnasium, ample community building, and

672-417: The "Color or Race" question was slightly modified, removing the term "Mulatto". Also, there was an inclusion of an "Indian Population Schedule" in which "enumerators were instructed to use a special expanded questionnaire for American Indians living on reservations or in family groups off of reservations." This expanded version included the question "Fraction of person's lineage that is white." The 1910 census

720-532: The 1790 population census are available, but aggregate data for small areas and their compatible cartographic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . However, the categories of "Free white males" of 16 years and upward, including heads of families under 16 years, "Free white females", including heads of families, All other free persons, and "Slaves," existed in

768-414: The 2000 and 2010 censuses. The following questions were asked of a sample of respondents for the 1990 census : The 1990 census was not designed to capture multiple racial responses, and when individuals marked the "other" race option and provided a multiple write-in. The response was assigned according to the race written first. "For example, a write-in of 'black-white' was assigned a code of 'black,' while

816-546: The CDP was $ 8,108. About 31.6% of families and 36.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 48.2% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over. In the California State Legislature , East Rancho Dominguez is in the 35th Senate District , represented by Democrat Steven Bradford , and in the 64th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Blanca Pacheco . In

864-519: The OMB built on the 1997 guidelines and suggested the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category and considered combining racial and ethnic categories into one question. In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget published revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity that included

912-405: The OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. The OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the federal government ". The development of the data standards stem in large measure from new responsibilities to enforce civil rights laws. Among

960-417: The age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.7% were non-families. 7.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 5.01 and the average family size was 4.97. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 39.8% under

1008-459: The age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 3.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $ 31,398, and the median income for a family was $ 30,160. Males had a median income of $ 20,573 versus $ 20,240 for females. The per capita income for

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1056-590: The area have opposed the annexation. Rancho Dominguez is a separate unincorporated, mostly industrial area south of the city of Compton. East Compton is located at 33°53′52″N 118°11′39″W  /  33.89778°N 118.19417°W  / 33.89778; -118.19417 (33.897748, -118.194093). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km ), all land. The 2010 United States Census reported that East Rancho Dominguez had

1104-418: The census form. In 1800 and 1810, the age question regarding free white males was more detailed with five cohorts and included All other free persons, except "Indians not taxed", and "Slaves". The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810 by asking age questions about slaves. Also the term "colored" entered the census nomenclature. In addition, a question stating "Number of foreigners not naturalized"

1152-418: The census. About one-third of the original census data has been lost or destroyed since documentation. The data was lost in 1790–1830, and included data from Connecticut , Delaware , Georgia , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Vermont , and Virginia . However, the census was proven factual and

1200-483: The changes, The OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of mixed-race children and wanting to record diversity in a measurable way after having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge theirs and their children's full ancestry, rather than identifying with only one group. Prior to this decision, the census and other government data collections asked people to report singular races. As of 2023,

1248-657: The decision and make sure the federal government treated Hispanics as white. The State Department, the Census Bureau, the Labor Department, and other government agencies therefore made sure to uniformly classify people of Mexican descent as white. This policy encouraged the League of United Latin American Citizens in its quest to minimize discrimination by asserting their whiteness. The 1940 census

1296-536: The design of the population questionnaire. Residents were still listed individually, but a new questionnaire sheet was used for each family. Additionally, this was the first year that the census distinguished among different Asian ethnic groups, such as Japanese and Chinese , due to increased immigration. This census also marked the beginning of the term "race" in the questionnaires. Enumerators were instructed to write "White", "Black", "Mulatto", " Quadroon ", "Octoroon", "Chinese", "Japanese", or " Indian ". During 1900,

1344-456: The existence of most of this data can be confirmed in many secondary sources pertaining to the first census. Census data included the name of the head of the family and categorized inhabitants as: free white males at least 16 years of age (to assess the country's industrial and military potential), free white males under 16 years of age, free white females, all other free persons (reported by sex and color), and slaves . Thomas Jefferson , then

1392-487: The free inhabitants schedule about color was a column that was to be left blank if a person were white, marked "B" if a person were black, and marked "M" if a person were mulatto . Slaves were listed by owner, and classified by gender and age, not individually, and the question about color was a column that was to be marked with a "B" if the slave were black and an "M" if mulatto. For 1890, the Census Office changed

1440-567: The only California school district to ever have a takeover for both reasons. The state had complete control over the school district. Test scores had a modest increase as a result. In 1997 Jeff Leeds of the Los Angeles Times wrote that the physical conditions of the campuses had deteriorated since the takeover. Delaine Eastin, the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction , decided not to close

1488-681: The population who may not be receiving medical services under the Public Health Service Act ; evaluating whether financial institutions are meeting the credit needs of minority populations under the Community Reinvestment Act ). The 1790 United States census was the first census in the history of the United States. The population of the United States was recorded as 3,929,214 as of Census Day, August 2, 1790, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of

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1536-636: The population) lived in households, 183 (1.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 6 (0%) were institutionalized. There were 2,996 households, out of which 2,036 (68.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,626 (54.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 739 (24.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 302 (10.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 228 (7.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 24 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 228 households (7.6%) were made up of individuals, and 74 (2.5%) had someone living alone who

1584-425: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 6,122 people (40.4%) lived in rental housing units. According to the 2010 United States Census, East Rancho Dominguez had a median household income of $ 44,727, with 20.0% of the population living below the federal poverty line. As of the census of 2000, there were 9,286 people, 1,849 households, and 1,669 families residing in the CDP. The population density

1632-451: The race of interracial persons. A person with both white and black ancestry (termed "blood") was to be recorded as "Negro", no matter the fraction of that lineage (the " one-drop rule "). A person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry was also to be recorded as "Neg" (for "Negro") unless they were considered to be "predominantly" American Indian and accepted as such within the community. A person with both white and American Indian ancestry

1680-511: The racial question, and also removed Hindu and Korean from the race choices. The 1960 census re-added the word "color" to the racial question, and changed "Indian" to "American Indian", as well as adding Hawaiian, Part-Hawaiian, Aleut, and Eskimo. The "Other (print out race)" option was removed. This year's census included "Negro or Black", re-added Korean and the Other race option. East Indians (the term used at that time for people whose ancestry

1728-440: The school district despite receiving requests to do so. By 1997 Compton USD began to repay the loan. Zoned Alternative Zoned Alternative Zoned, K-5 Zoned, 3-5 East Rancho Dominguez, California East Rancho Dominguez , ( pronunciation ) also known as East Compton , is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Los Angeles County, California . The population

1776-552: The tennis courts where Venus Williams and Serena Williams played as children. The park has year-round recreational programs including youth sports, adult basketball leagues, the “Amp It Up!” summer lunch program, after-school snacks, and summer and after-school day camps. Hispanic (U.S. Census) In the United States census , the US Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define

1824-427: The term "color" was removed from the racial question, and the following questions were asked of a sample of respondents: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person of Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent? No, not Spanish/Hispanic Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic The racial categories in this year are as they appear in

1872-449: Was 15,135 at the 2010 census, up from 9,286 at the 2000 census. East Rancho Dominguez is an accepted city name according to the USPS , and shares the 90221 ZIP Code with Compton . East Rancho Dominguez is an unincorporated enclave surrounded by Compton within five blocks east and west of Atlantic Ave. Alondra Boulevard is the southern border, and three blocks north of Rosecrans Ave.

1920-499: Was 17,945.9 inhabitants per square mile (6,929.0/km ). There were 1,945 housing units at an average density of 3,758.9 per square mile (1,451.3/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 24.69% White , 19.83% Black or African American , 0.70% Native American , 0.15% Asian , 1.17% Pacific Islander , 50.23% from other races , and 3.23% from two or more races. 77.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,849 households, out of which 62.5% had children under

1968-404: Was 26.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males. There were 3,186 housing units at an average density of 3,875.9 per square mile (1,496.5/km ), of which 1,638 (54.7%) were owner-occupied, and 1,358 (45.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.1%. 8,824 people (58.3% of

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2016-417: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.99. There were 2,667 families (89.0% of all households); the average family size was 4.96. The population was spread out, with 5,311 people (35.1%) under the age of 18, 1,966 people (13.0%) aged 18 to 24, 4,297 people (28.4%) aged 25 to 44, 2,755 people (18.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 806 people (5.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

2064-443: Was back, but in abbreviated form. It featured a question asking if the person was of full or mixed American Indian ancestry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted a Good Neighbor policy that sought better relations with Mexico. In 1935, a federal judge ruled that three Mexican immigrants were ineligible for citizenship because they were not white, as required by federal law. Mexico protested, and Roosevelt decided to circumvent

2112-423: Was included. In the 1830 census, a new question, which stated, "The number of White persons who were foreigners not naturalized" was included. The 1850 census had a dramatic shift in the way information about residents was collected. For the first time, free persons were listed individually instead of by head of household. Two questionnaires were used - one for free inhabitants and one for slaves. The question on

2160-421: Was similar to 1910, but excluded a separate schedule for American Indians. "Hin", "Kor", and "Fil" were also added to the "Color or Race" question, signifying Hindu (Asian Indian), Korean, and Filipino, respectively. The biggest change in this census was in racial classification. Enumerators were instructed to no longer use the "Mulatto" classification. Instead, they were given special instructions for reporting

2208-538: Was similar to that of 1900, but it included a reinsertion of "Mulatto" and a question about the "mother tongue" of foreign-born individuals and individuals with foreign-born parents. "Ot" was also added to signify "other races", with space for a race to be written in. This decade's version of the Indian Population Schedule featured questions asking the individual's proportion of white, black, or American Indian lineage. The 1920 census questionnaire

2256-415: Was the first to include separate population and housing questionnaires. The race category of "Mexican" was eliminated in 1940, and the population of Mexican descent was counted with the white population. 1940 census data was used for Japanese American internment . The Census Bureau's role was denied for decades, but was finally proven in 2007. The 1950 census questionnaire removed the word "color" from

2304-410: Was to be recorded as American Indian, unless their Indigenous ancestry was small, and they were accepted as white within the community. In all situations in which a person had white and some other racial ancestry, they were to be reported as that other race. People who had minority interracial ancestry were to be reported as the race of their father. For the first and only time, "Mexican" was listed as

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