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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Whittier

California · 83,680 residents · 14.649 sq mi
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Whittier is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,256. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $209,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

83,680
+8%since 1990
from 77,671 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,712 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 5,302 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.8
+1%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
77K80K82K85K88K1990201020202024Whittier
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,256
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,020 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,409
+20%since 1990
from $17,874 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$209,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $209,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$723
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $638 in 1990
US average: $602
57.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.7% in 1990
42.2% rent
4.3
−23%since 1990
from 5.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(57,135)
Black1.2%(963)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(29,944)
Asian3.5%(2,707)
Diversity Score76.9%(59,751)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(31,475)
Black1%(838)
Hispanic / Latino55.9%(46,765)
Asian3.1%(2,628)
Diversity Score65.4%(54,692)
65
−15%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whittier, California?

Whittier, California has about 83,680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Whittier, California?

The typical household in Whittier, California earns about $49,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whittier, California expensive?

In Whittier, California, the median home is worth about $209,800, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Whittier, California?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Whittier, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whittier, California?

About 10.5% of people in Whittier, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whittier, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Whittier, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,009 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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