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West Whittier-Los Nietos

California · 25,540 residents · 2.52 sq mi
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West Whittier-Los Nietos has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,879. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $411,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,540
+2%since 2000
from 25,129 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,135 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 9,972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+10%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,879
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,921 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,600
+36%since 2000
from $14,417 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,900
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,166
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+105%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(3,488)
Black0.3%(87)
Hispanic / Latino83.1%(20,874)
Asian1.5%(376)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(8,575)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(2,369)
Black0.7%(177)
Hispanic / Latino87.6%(22,369)
Asian1.4%(345)
Other0.9%(228)
Diversity Score27.6%(7,050)
Diversity Score
28
−19%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
27.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?

West Whittier-Los Nietos, California has about 25,540 residents according to the 2010 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 $55,879 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 $411,900, and the typical rent is about $1,166 a month.

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

About 8.1% 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 10.0% 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 1,376 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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