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South Whittier

California · 55,650 residents · 5.338 sq mi
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South Whittier is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $708,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,650
+1%since 2000
from 55,193 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,425 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 10,340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+24%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K52K55K58K61K1990201020202024South Whittier
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,378 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,807
+124%since 2000
from $15,080 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+9%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$708,300
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,908
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+95%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(13,654)
Black1.1%(616)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(38,256)
Asian2.9%(1,574)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(30,031)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(6,607)
Black1%(533)
Hispanic / Latino78.6%(43,736)
Asian7%(3,895)
Other1.6%(879)
Diversity Score45.4%(25,252)
Diversity Score
45
−17%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
26.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 42.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 52.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Whittier, California?

South Whittier, California has about 55,650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Whittier, California earns about $100,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Whittier, California expensive?

In South Whittier, California, the median home is worth about $708,300, and the typical rent is about $1,908 a month.

How educated are people in South Whittier, California?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Whittier, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Whittier, California?

About 10.6% of people in South Whittier, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Whittier, California grown since 1990?

Yes, South Whittier, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,136 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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