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East Whittier

California · 9,990 residents · 1.09 sq mi
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East Whittier is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $834,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,990
−1%since 2023
from 10,061 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Population density
9,165 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 9,230 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+1%since 2023
from 40.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2012 – 2024
10K10K10K10K11K201220202024East Whittier
202410K
201220202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $105,104 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,341
+11%since 2023
from $40,848 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+3%since 2023
from 0.372 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$834,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $750,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,794
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,725 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+3%since 2023
from 7.1 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(3,128)
Black2.8%(282)
Hispanic / Latino52%(5,228)
Asian10.3%(1,033)
Other3.9%(390)
Diversity Score77.6%(7,803)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25%(2,493)
Black3.9%(388)
Hispanic / Latino57%(5,699)
Asian9%(902)
Other5.1%(508)
Diversity Score75%(7,493)
Diversity Score
75
−3%since 2023
from 78 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+1%since 2023
from 34.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
Female
49.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
Foreign born
22.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Whittier, California?

East Whittier, California has about 9,990 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Whittier, California?

The typical household in East Whittier, California earns about $113,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Whittier, California expensive?

In East Whittier, California, the median home is worth about $834,100, and the typical rent is about $1,794 a month.

How educated are people in East Whittier, California?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Whittier, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Whittier, California?

About 3.9% of people in East Whittier, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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