Population 25,668 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Whittier-Los Nietos
Household size in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.86 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.99 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.67 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.80 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in West Whittier-Los Nietos are large by national standards, averaging 3.80 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 3.86 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 54 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in West Whittier-Los Nietos are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in West Whittier-Los Nietos: 18.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. West Whittier-Los Nietos has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Whittier-Los Nietos
Renters in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in West Whittier-Los Nietos own their homes; 27.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (35.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. The renter share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in West Whittier-Los Nietos are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. West Whittier-Los Nietos has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of California cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in West Whittier-Los Nietos is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,328 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,436 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,720 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,902 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$575 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Whittier-Los Nietos pays $1,902 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rents are up $575 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Whittier-Los Nietos
Bachelor's degrees in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in West Whittier-Los Nietos: 17.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.2% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.1% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in West Whittier-Los Nietos never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 11.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Whittier-Los Nietos
| Period | West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in West Whittier-Los Nietos than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Whittier-Los Nietos compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 3.80 | 39.5 | 18.8% | 27.2% | 4.7% | 1958 | $1,902 | 17.7% | 78.0% | 3.9% |
| Pico Rivera | 3.68 | 40.1 | 13.9% | 29.5% | 4.9% | 1958 | $1,963 | 16.4% | 72.5% | 4.8% |
| Santa Fe Springs | 3.37 | 39.8 | 9.7% | 37.7% | 4.2% | 1968 | $2,036 | 22.1% | 77.7% | 4.0% |
| Whittier | 3.10 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 41.4% | 6.3% | 1956 | $2,111 | 29.8% | 88.6% | 5.0% |
| South Whittier | 3.63 | 36.4 | 12.1% | 35.0% | 4.2% | 1959 | $2,049 | 18.5% | 80.0% | 4.6% |
| Montebello | 3.15 | 40.5 | 17.2% | 54.4% | 4.8% | 1962 | $1,860 | 22.1% | 74.1% | 7.0% |
| Downey | 3.21 | 38.9 | 16.8% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 1961 | $2,036 | 26.4% | 81.0% | 5.7% |
| Norwalk | 3.74 | 38.1 | 14.2% | 31.7% | 3.0% | 1961 | $2,207 | 21.0% | 76.8% | 5.5% |
| Commerce | 3.71 | 38.3 | 11.8% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 1961 | $1,577 | 11.0% | 62.3% | 4.3% |
| Bell Gardens | 3.92 | 32.7 | 27.0% | 78.8% | 3.6% | 1962 | $1,701 | 6.7% | 52.6% | 5.4% |
| South El Monte | 3.80 | 38.0 | 18.6% | 57.8% | 4.1% | 1964 | $1,700 | 11.2% | 55.2% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Whittier-Los Nietos. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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