West Carson, California
| West Carson, California | |
|---|---|
| Location of West Carson in Los Angeles County. | |
| Coordinates: 33°49′35″N 118°17′33″W / 33.82639°N 118.29250°W | |
| Country | United States | 
| State | California | 
| County | Los Angeles | 
| Area | |
|  • Total | 2.279 sq mi (5.902 km2) | 
| • Land | 2.266 sq mi (5.869 km2) | 
| • Water | 0.013 sq mi (0.033 km2) 0.56% | 
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) | 
| Population  (2020) | |
|  • Total | 22,870 | 
| • Density | 10,000/sq mi (3,900/km2) | 
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | 
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | 
| ZIP code | 90502  90710 (Harbor City P.O.) | 
| FIPS code | 06-84144 | 
| GNIS feature ID | 1867069 | 
West Carson is an unincorporated community in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California. The population was 22,870 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined West Carson as a census-designated place (CDP).