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East Whittier

California · 10,394 residents · 1.09 sq mi
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East Whittier is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,349. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $604,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,394
Unchangedsince 2019
from 10,356 in 2019
2012 – 2024
Population density
9,536 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 9,501 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
−1%since 2019
from 39.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2012 – 2024
10K10K10K10K11K201220202024East Whittier
202410K
201220202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,349
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,373 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,201
+2%since 2019
from $30,600 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$604,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $584,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,520
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,491 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
35.8% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+3%since 2019
from 7.7 in 2019
2012 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(3,955)
Black0.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino54.2%(5,615)
Asian5.2%(537)
Other2%(212)
Diversity Score69.6%(7,211)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30%(3,114)
Black1.7%(181)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(5,934)
Asian7%(726)
Other1.9%(194)
Diversity Score69.8%(7,252)
Diversity Score
70
Unchangedsince 2019
from 70 in 2019
2012 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+2%since 2019
from 33.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 36.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
17.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Whittier, California?

East Whittier, California has about 10,394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Whittier, California earns about $76,349 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 $604,200, and the typical rent is about $1,520 a month.

How educated are people in East Whittier, California?

About 24.9% 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 7.6% of people in East Whittier, California live below the federal poverty line.

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