West Whittier-Los Nietos is home to 25,615 people in California. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That puts it in the top 5% of US cities for household income. There are 10,165 people per square mile. Home values have more than tripled since 2000, reaching $638,900. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock.
At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $111,699, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place
What stands out about West Whittier-Los Nietos
What changed most since 1990
Adults with a bachelor's degree7.0% → 16.9%(+9.9 pts)US over the same years: +15.3 pts
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)29.2%(165)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)26.5%(150)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era30.8%(174)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War7.4%(42)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 565 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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Over time
West Whittier-Los Nietos, decade by decade
West Whittier-Los Nietos population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
Year
Population
Median household income
Median home value
Bachelor's degree+
Diversity score
1990
24,164
$90,977
$394,091
7.0%
49.6
2000
25,129
$83,652
$300,209
8.2%
36.3
2010
25,540
$80,386
$592,547
8.1%
28.0
2020
25,325
$91,527
$560,568
15.3%
26.8
2024
25,615
$111,699
$638,900
16.9%
25.4
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
How many people live in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?
West Whittier-Los Nietos, California has about 25,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?
The typical household in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California earns about $111,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Whittier-Los Nietos, California expensive?
In West Whittier-Los Nietos, California, the median home is worth about $638,900, and the typical rent is about $1,913 a month.
How educated are people in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?
About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?
About 11.0% of people in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California live below the federal poverty line.
Has West Whittier-Los Nietos, California grown since 1990?
Yes, West Whittier-Los Nietos, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,451 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.
