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Whittier

Minnesota · Minneapolis · 18,575 residents · 0.934 sq mi
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The short version

Whittier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,513. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $362,577. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minneapolis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Whittier; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,575
Population density
19,888 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,513
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,279
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,577
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,357
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.3%
88.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(9,089)
Black24.3%(4,509)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(2,496)
Asian5.4%(1,012)
Other7.9%(1,469)
Diversity Score84.3%(15,658)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(9,089)
Black24.3%(4,509)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(2,496)
Asian5.4%(1,012)
Other7.9%(1,469)
Diversity Score84.3%(15,658)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Foreign born
18.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota has about 18,575 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

The typical household in Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota earns about $56,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota expensive?

In Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $362,577, and the typical rent is about $1,357 a month.

How educated are people in Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 24.5% of people in Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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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