Lawndale, California
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Overview
Target stands as a notable retail store in Lawndale, California, providing services and access to a diverse set of nearby communities. The surrounding region depends on destinations like this one to meet daily needs, and the 30-minute driving radius captures the practical extent of that relationship. The following analysis examines the demographic landscape within reach.
Population catchment
An estimated 6,191,776 people live within 30 minutes of Target, distributed among 20 incorporated communities. Los Angeles is the population center of the area with 3,898,747 residents, representing 63% of the overall catchment. Beyond Los Angeles, the next most populous communities are Long Beach at 466,742 and Garden Grove at 171,949, reflecting additional population depth in the region. This population base reflects the density and reach of the area served by this retail store.
Regional dependence
Smaller communities in the area often depend on the services and infrastructure concentrated near Los Angeles and Target. 0 of the 20 communities in this catchment have populations under 50,000, suggesting that residents of these towns regularly travel to larger population centers for shopping, healthcare, and employment. This pattern of regional dependence is common across California, where smaller incorporated places rely on nearby anchors for essential services.
Geographic interpretation
The catchment area around Target exhibits predominantly urban characteristics. The presence of 20 communities above 50,000 residents reflects a mature metropolitan or suburban region with concentrated population. The population distribution, with Los Angeles serving as the primary anchor, suggests a concentrated settlement pattern where most residents are concentrated in a few larger communities. At a median of 95,649 residents, most communities within the 30-minute radius are substantially smaller compared to the leading population center. This geographic profile shapes the way residents interact with regional destinations and services.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles (city), CA | 3,898,747 |
| 2 | Long Beach (city), CA | 466,742 |
| 3 | Garden Grove (city), CA | 171,949 |
| 4 | Torrance (city), CA | 147,067 |
| 5 | East Los Angeles (CDP), CA | 118,786 |
| 6 | Downey (city), CA | 114,355 |
| 7 | Inglewood (city), CA | 107,762 |
| 8 | Burbank (city), CA | 107,337 |
| 9 | Norwalk (city), CA | 102,773 |
| 10 | Compton (city), CA | 95,740 |
| 11 | Carson (city), CA | 95,558 |
| 12 | Santa Monica (city), CA | 93,076 |
| 13 | South Gate (city), CA | 92,726 |
| 14 | Westminster (city), CA | 90,911 |
| 15 | Hawthorne (city), CA | 88,083 |
| 16 | Buena Park (city), CA | 84,034 |
| 17 | Alhambra (city), CA | 82,868 |
| 18 | Lakewood (city), CA | 82,496 |
| 19 | Bellflower (city), CA | 79,190 |
| 20 | Redondo Beach (city), CA | 71,576 |