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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Whittier-Los Nietos

California · 25,129 residents · 2.52 sq mi
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West Whittier-Los Nietos has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,921. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $164,800. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,129
+4%since 1990
from 24,164 in 1990
1990 – 2024
9,972 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 9,589 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
+4%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$45,921
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,906 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,417
+25%since 1990
from $11,573 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$164,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $164,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$774
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $690 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
26.2% rent
3.6
−17%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(13,444)
Black0.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino74.2%(17,936)
Asian2.3%(567)
Diversity Score82.4%(19,916)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(3,488)
Black0.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino83.1%(20,874)
Asian1.5%(376)
Diversity Score34.1%(8,575)
34
−59%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−6%since 1990
from 21.7 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?

West Whittier-Los Nietos, California has about 25,129 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?

The typical household in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California earns about $45,921 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 $164,800, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?

About 8.2% 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 8.9% 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 965 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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