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West Whittier-Los Nietos

California · 25,325 residents · 2.52 sq mi
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West Whittier-Los Nietos is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $462,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,325
+1%since 2000
from 25,129 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,050 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 9,972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+24%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,515
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,474
+77%since 2000
from $14,417 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,500
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,566
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(1,838)
Black0.8%(201)
Hispanic / Latino88.3%(22,370)
Asian1.9%(478)
Other0.7%(167)
Diversity Score24.6%(6,233)
Diversity Score
25
−28%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

West Whittier-Los Nietos, California has about 25,325 residents according to the 2020 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 $75,515 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 $462,500, and the typical rent is about $1,566 a month.

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

About 15.3% 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 12.2% 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 1,161 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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