Our Community
Young people, 16-29 years old, in and around Compton are often characterized by their struggles with unemployment, poverty, and crime, rather than by their potential. We work to break the cycles of inequity and empower the marginalized voices of the communities we serve.
Compton
- Violent crime rate is higher than 92% of California cities
- 72% of residents are low-income
- 40%+ high school dropout rate
- 22% of residents live in poverty
City-Data. (2021). Compton, California. April 14, 2021; City of Compton. (2020, April 08). FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan FY 2020-2021. January 10, 2021.
750+ Young People Served Since 2021
Member data from programs operated by EntreNous, 11/10/2020
62% men (465) | 38% women (285)
76% Hispanic/Latino (570) | 22% African American (165) | 2% Other (15)
95% enter without a high school diploma (712)
98% low-income (735)
29% court-involved (217)
32% pregnant or parenting (240)
75% families received or are receiving public assistance (562+)