Whittier, CA

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2024 Population

86,165

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.4

0.261% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.07%

2.53% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$97,201

5.23% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$822,600

9.43% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

40,620

0.178% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Whittier, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in Whittier, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whittier, CA are Whittier College (283 degrees awarded in 2024) and ATI College-Whittier (40 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Whittier, CA was $822,600, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Whittier, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Whittier, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Whittier, CA is home to a population of 86.2k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2024, 17.5% of Whittier, CA residents were born outside of the country (15.1k people).

In 2024, there were 1.64 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (31.4k people) in Whittier, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 15.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94%

2024 Citizenship

94.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94% of Whittier, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Whittier, CA was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Whittier, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whittier, CA

Other (Hispanic)
31.4k ± 2.13k
White (Non-Hispanic)
19.2k ± 1.6k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.44k

67.1%

Hispanic Population

57.8k people

67.1% of the people in Whittier, CA are hispanic (57.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Whittier, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

17.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

17.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

As of 2024, 17.5% of Whittier, CA residents (15.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whittier, CA was 17.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Whittier, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
739 ± 177
Gulf War (2001-)
364 ± 131
Gulf War (1990s)
292 ± 145

Whittier, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Whittier, CA.

Health

94% of the population of Whittier, CA has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 8.13% on non-group plans, and 0.388% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.01%

Uninsured

54.3%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

8.13%

Non-Group

0.388%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whittier, CA declined by 5.41% from 6.36% to 6.01%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Whittier, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Whittier, CA employs 40.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Whittier, CA were Educational Services (5,203 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,837 people), and Manufacturing (4,349 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($95,021), Utilities ($89,528), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($87,978).

Employment

Occupations

40.6k

2024 Value

± 1,664

0.178%

1 Year growth

± 5.65%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Whittier, CA grew at a rate of 0.178%, from 40.5k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whittier, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,180 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,305 people), and Management Occupations (4,232 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whittier, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

40.6k

2024 Value

± 1,664

0.178%

1 Year growth

± 5.65%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Whittier, CA grew at a rate of 0.178%, from 40.5k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whittier, CA, are Educational Services (5,203 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,837 people), and Manufacturing (4,349 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whittier, CA, though some of these residents may live in Whittier, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,174

Median earning men ± $2,719

$47,593

Median earning women ± $3,187

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($111,779), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,125), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,935).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($74,470), Construction ($70,625), and Wholesale Trade ($68,409).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Whittier, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Whittier, CA awarded 323 degrees. The student population of Whittier, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 363 male students and 581 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whittier, CA are Hispanic or Latino (162 and 53.8%), White (89 and 29.6%), Asian (22 and 7.31%), and Two or More Races (14 and 4.65%).

The largest universities in Whittier, CA by number of degrees awarded are Whittier College (283 and 87.6%) and ATI College-Whittier (40 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Whittier, CA are General Business Administration & Management (40 and 12.4%), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (29 and 8.98%), and General Psychology (27 and 8.36%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $50,410.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Whittier, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.41%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 944 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 944 students enrolled in Whittier, CA, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 409 records, of which 71.9% were women and 28.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
General Psychology
27 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whittier, CA was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Whittier, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Whittier College
283 degrees awarded
ATI College-Whittier
40 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Whittier College with 283 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 106 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whittier, CA, which is 0.488 times less than the 217 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 162 degrees mean that there were 1.82 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 89 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,410) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($940) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Whittier, CA was $822,600 in 2024, which is 2.47 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $751,700 to $822,600, a 9.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Whittier, CA is 57.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Whittier, CA have an average commute time of 33.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whittier, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$822,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,136

$16,257

Median Property Taxes

±$850

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Whittier, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Whittier, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.9%

Homeownership

2024

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.9% of the housing units in Whittier, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Whittier, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,201

Median Household Income

± $4,965

28.1k

Number of Households

± 1,227

In 2024, the median household income of the 28.1k households in Whittier, CA grew to $97,201 from the previous year's value of $92,374.

The following chart displays the households in Whittier, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Whittier, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (8.23%)

In 2024, 75.3% of workers in Whittier, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whittier, CA have a longer commute time (33.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.98% of the workforce in Whittier, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Whittier, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whittier, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whittier, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whittier, CA (7.68k out of 84.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whittier, CA is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.