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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Whittier

California · 55,193 residents · 5.338 sq mi
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South Whittier is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,378. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $170,600. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

55,193
+11%since 1990
from 49,514 in 1990
1990 – 2024
10,340 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 9,276 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.2
+2%since 1990
from 28.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
48K52K55K58K61K1990201020202024South Whittier
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,378
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,324 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,080
+22%since 1990
from $12,378 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$170,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$748
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $692 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
35.3% rent
3.6
−18%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(33,270)
Black1.4%(704)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(25,315)
Asian4.3%(2,140)
Diversity Score81.9%(40,533)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(13,654)
Black1.1%(616)
Hispanic / Latino69.3%(38,256)
Asian2.9%(1,574)
Diversity Score54.4%(30,031)
54
−34%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 55,193 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Whittier, California earns about $47,378 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 $170,600, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in South Whittier, California?

About 9.9% 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 12.4% 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 5,679 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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