Date of Incorporation: May 14, 1888
Compton was the 7th City to be incorporated in Los Angeles County. The original town was comprised of 2,250 acres.

Elevation: 60-75 Feet Above Sea Level
Geographic Area: 10.2 square miles (6,514 acres) General Plan Update December 3, 1991

Source: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/comptoncitycalifornia