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Whitley Gardens

California · 244 residents · 1.312 sq mi
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Whitley Gardens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,214. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 143 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,750 per month, above the US median of $1,442. The poverty rate of 68.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
+142%since 2023
from 101 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
186 / sq mi
+142%since 2023
from 77 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−10%since 2023
from 47.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
089178268357201020202024Whitley Gardens
2024244
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,214
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,836
−21%since 2023
from $17,481 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
68.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+15%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction43.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade36.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing20%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,750
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
76.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.6%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(152)
Diversity Score
62
+10%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
+43.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
Female
59.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
Foreign born
36.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitley Gardens, California?

Whitley Gardens, California has about 244 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitley Gardens, California?

The typical household in Whitley Gardens, California earns about $28,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitley Gardens, California expensive?

In Whitley Gardens, California, the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Whitley Gardens, California?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Whitley Gardens, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitley Gardens, California?

About 68.0% of people in Whitley Gardens, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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