Population 95,594 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Whittier
Household size in Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.15 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.10 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Whittier is a place of big households: 3.10 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
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 Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Whittier is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
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 Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Whittier than nationally: 13.1%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Whittier
Renters in Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.4% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Whittier than nationally: 41.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Locally, though, renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider Los Angeles area (51.6%). Among homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast.
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 Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Whittier: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Whittier is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 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 Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,239 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,362 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,531 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,111 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$872 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Whittier costs $2,111 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rents are up $872 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, 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 Whittier
Bachelor's degrees in Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Whittier than nationally: 29.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.7% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Whittier is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (82.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 5.7 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 Whittier
| Period | Whittier | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Whittier is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Whittier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 3.80 | 39.5 | 18.8% | 27.2% | 4.7% | 1958 | $1,902 | 17.7% | 78.0% | 3.9% |
| Santa Fe Springs | 3.37 | 39.8 | 9.7% | 37.7% | 4.2% | 1968 | $2,036 | 22.1% | 77.7% | 4.0% |
| La Habra Heights | 2.77 | 49.4 | 2.7% | 9.0% | 6.9% | 1968 | $2,447 | 51.3% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| Hacienda Heights | 3.32 | 44.3 | 8.9% | 24.3% | 5.3% | 1967 | $2,559 | 34.8% | 86.6% | 5.2% |
| La Mirada | 3.03 | 42.5 | 9.3% | 25.6% | 3.5% | 1965 | $2,329 | 40.8% | 91.9% | 4.0% |
| Pico Rivera | 3.68 | 40.1 | 13.9% | 29.5% | 4.9% | 1958 | $1,963 | 16.4% | 72.5% | 4.8% |
| La Habra | 3.12 | 39.1 | 12.3% | 40.5% | 4.9% | 1967 | $2,182 | 32.7% | 85.7% | 7.3% |
| Norwalk | 3.74 | 38.1 | 14.2% | 31.7% | 3.0% | 1961 | $2,207 | 21.0% | 76.8% | 5.5% |
| Avocado Heights | 3.57 | 39.6 | 12.4% | 27.8% | 6.3% | 1960 | $2,023 | 20.4% | 68.1% | 7.9% |
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 Whittier. 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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