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Whitley Gardens

California · 244 residents · 1.31 sq mi
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Whitley Gardens is home to 244 people in California. The poverty rate is 68.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2023 the city has more than doubled, up 143 people. Households here earn about 72% less than in California as a whole. 36% of residents were born outside the United States.

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

244
+142%since 2023
from 101 in 2023
2010 – 2024
186 / sq mi
+142%since 2023
from 77 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.7
−10%since 2023
from 47.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.31 sq mi
Population, 20102024
089178268357201020202024Whitley Gardens
2024244
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.7%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1425.4%(62)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.2%(25)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.5%(11)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.7%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(25)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8421.7%(53)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,214
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
68.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,750
US average: $1,442
55.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
44.7% rent
21.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.21 people
+8%since 2023
from 2.97 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
76.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
62
+10%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican50.8%(124)
Ancestry
English12.7%(31)
Irish7.4%(18)
Norwegian5.3%(13)
German4.1%(10)
Welsh4.1%(10)
Italian2.5%(6)
Section 05

Education

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%
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

75.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
25.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
21.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
33.3%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
43.3%
+43.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
59.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
36.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
20.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
71.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.8%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
85.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married14.9%(11)
Married67.6%(50)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.6%(13)
Women 15+
Never married7.8%(6)
Married63.6%(49)
Widowed13%(10)
Divorced15.6%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
59.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.9%
US average: 13.8%
32.0%
US average: 18.4%
27.5%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
11.9%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
52.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)20.7%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era44.8%(13)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 29 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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