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Whitewater

California · 984 residents · 9.877 sq mi
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Whitewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $174,800. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
984
+11%since 2019
from 890 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
100 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 90 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+8%since 2019
from 36.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
3385888381K1K201120202024Whitewater
20241K
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,653 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,163
−11%since 2019
from $24,945 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 31.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $192,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,413
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,229 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
26.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−23%since 2019
from 4.9 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(379)
Black8.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(360)
Asian5.5%(49)
Other2.6%(23)
Diversity Score80.4%(716)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(307)
Black5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino54.9%(540)
Asian1.7%(17)
Other2.5%(24)
Diversity Score69.7%(685)
Diversity Score
70
−13%since 2019
from 80 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 75.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
−6%since 2019
from 34.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
Female
34.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
Foreign born
13.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewater, California?

Whitewater, California has about 984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitewater, California?

The typical household in Whitewater, California earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitewater, California expensive?

In Whitewater, California, the median home is worth about $174,800, and the typical rent is about $1,413 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewater, California?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Whitewater, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitewater, California?

About 18.1% of people in Whitewater, California live below the federal poverty line.

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