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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Whittier

California · 49,514 residents · 5.338 sq mi
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South Whittier is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,324. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $173,000. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

49,514
−10%vs 2000
vs 55,193 in 2000
1990 – 2024
9,276 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 10,340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.6
−2%vs 2000
vs 29.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
48K52K55K58K61K1990201020202024South Whittier
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,324
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,378 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,378
−18%vs 2000
vs $15,080 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$173,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $170,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$692
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $748 in 2000
US average: $450
64.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
4.4
+22%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(33,270)
Black1.4%(704)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(25,315)
Asian4.3%(2,140)
Other27.1%(13,400)
Diversity Score81.9%(40,533)
82
+50%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Whittier, California?

South Whittier, California has about 49,514 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Whittier, California earns about $39,324 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 $173,000, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in South Whittier, California?

About 10.4% 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 10.7% of people in South 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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