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Whittier

California · 87,306 residents · 14.649 sq mi
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Whittier is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $598,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87,306
+4%since 2000
from 83,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,960 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+17%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
77K80K82K85K88K1990201020202024Whittier
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,026
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,256 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,421
+47%since 2000
from $21,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$598,000
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,407
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $723 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+85%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(31,475)
Black1%(838)
Hispanic / Latino55.9%(46,765)
Asian3.1%(2,628)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(54,692)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(18,018)
Black1.2%(1,014)
Hispanic / Latino70.8%(61,803)
Asian4.5%(3,967)
Other3.4%(2,957)
Diversity Score57.3%(50,047)
Diversity Score
57
−12%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whittier, California?

Whittier, California has about 87,306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whittier, California?

The typical household in Whittier, California earns about $76,026 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 $598,000, and the typical rent is about $1,407 a month.

How educated are people in Whittier, California?

About 26.7% 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 9.5% 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 9,635 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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