Whittier, AK

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377
TOTAL POPULATION
176
MALE POPULATION
201
FEMALE POPULATION
87.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,928
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,231
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,828
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
192
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Whittier Zip Codes

Whittier Area Codes

Race in Whittier

The most populous races in Whittier are White / Caucasian (180 | 47.7%), Asian (92 | 24.4%), and Hawaiian / Pacific (51 | 13.5%).
Race in Whittier
Race# Population% Population
Asian9224.4%
Black / African American30.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific5113.5%
Hispanic or Latino41.1%
Native / Alaskan266.9%
White / Caucasian18047.7%
Two or more Races225.8%
Some other Race30.8%
Total377100.0%

Ancestry in Whittier

The most populous ancestries reported in Whittier are English (65 | 17.2%), Korean (58 | 15.4%), Samoan (41 | 10.9%), German (38 | 10.1%), and Irish (22 | 5.8%), together accounting for 59.4% of all Whittier residents.
Ancestry in Whittier
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native51.3%
Alaskan Athabascan51.3%
Aleut30.8%
American215.6%
Apache30.8%
Belgian20.5%
Bhutanese205.3%
Canadian20.5%
Czech10.3%
Czechoslovakian51.3%
Danish30.8%
Dutch41.1%
English6517.2%
European174.5%
French41.1%
French Canadian41.1%
German3810.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro102.6%
Indian (Asian)174.5%
Inupiat82.1%
Irish225.8%
Italian30.8%
Korean5815.4%
Mexican41.1%
Navajo51.3%
Norwegian51.3%
Polish71.9%
Russian10.3%
Samoan4110.9%
Scandinavian92.4%
Scottish102.6%
Swedish61.6%
Swiss20.5%
Ukrainian41.1%
Yup'ik133.5%
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Immigrants in Whittier

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Whittier came from Asia (38 | 10.1%), Philippines (29 | 7.7%), South Eastern Asia (29 | 7.7%), Oceania (22 | 5.8%), and Europe (10 | 2.6%), together accounting for 34.0% of all Whittier residents.
Immigrants in Whittier
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia3810.1%
Brazil82.1%
China92.4%
Eastern Asia92.4%
Europe102.6%
Germany61.6%
Latin America82.1%
Netherlands20.5%
Northern Europe20.5%
Oceania225.8%
Philippines297.7%
South America82.1%
South Eastern Asia297.7%
Sweden20.5%
Western Europe82.1%
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Sex and Age in Whittier

Sex and Age in Whittier

The most populous age groups in Whittier are 20 to 24 Years (31 | 17.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (31 | 15.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (2.8%)29 (14.4%)
5 to 9 Years6 (3.4%)10 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years7 (4.0%)19 (9.5%)
15 to 19 Years8 (4.5%)11 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years31 (17.6%)2 (1.0%)
25 to 29 Years14 (8.0%)31 (15.4%)
30 to 34 Years6 (3.4%)5 (2.5%)
35 to 39 Years4 (2.3%)20 (10.0%)
40 to 44 Years2 (1.1%)16 (8.0%)
45 to 49 Years18 (10.2%)2 (1.0%)
50 to 54 Years9 (5.1%)5 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years24 (13.6%)10 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years15 (8.5%)14 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years9 (5.1%)3 (1.5%)
70 to 74 Years9 (5.1%)17 (8.5%)
75 to 79 Years6 (3.4%)3 (1.5%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.0%)
85 Years and over3 (1.7%)2 (1.0%)
Total176 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Whittier

Median Family Size in Whittier

The median family size in Whittier is 3.04 persons per family, with married-couple families (62 | 68.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (21 | 23.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.24 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Whittier
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple62 (68.9%)3.32
Single Male/Father7 (7.8%)3.00
Single Female/Mother21 (23.3%)2.24
Total Families90 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Whittier

The median household size in Whittier is 2.30 persons per household, with married-couple households (62 | 40.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (65 | 41.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Whittier
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple62 (40.0%)3.32
Single Male/Father7 (4.5%)3.00
Single Female/Mother21 (13.6%)2.76
Non-family65 (41.9%)1.11
Total Households155 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Whittier

Out of a total of 155 households in Whittier, 90 (58.1%) are family households, while 65 (41.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 36, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 51.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Whittier
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-51 (32.9%)
2-Person Households36 (23.2%)14 (9.0%)
3-Person Households11 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households18 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (58.1%)65 (41.9%)

Female Fertility in Whittier

Fertility by Age in Whittier

Average fertility rate in Whittier is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Whittier
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)79.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whittier

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whittier
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Whittier

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Whittier
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)71.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whittier

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whittier
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Whittier

Income Overview in Whittier

Per Capita Income in Whittier is $30,928, while median incomes of families and households are $49,231 and $48,828 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income377$30,928
Median Family Income90$49,231
Mean Family Income90$78,521
Median Household Income155$48,828
Mean Household Income155$69,677
Income Deficit90$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)37716.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)37783.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3770.44

Earnings by Sex in Whittier

Average Earnings in Whittier are $31,181, $31,917 for men and $26,667 for women, a difference of 16.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Whittier
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male119 (59.8%)$31,917
Female80 (40.2%)$26,667
Total199 (100.0%)$31,181

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whittier

The most common earnings brackets in Whittier are $100,000+ for men (28 | 23.5%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (13 | 16.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whittier
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2 (1.7%)1 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)4 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99920 (16.8%)3 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (4.2%)5 (6.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (4.2%)13 (16.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)2 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (2.5%)2 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.7%)8 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (2.5%)5 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99916 (13.5%)3 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (8.4%)10 (12.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (1.7%)2 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991 (0.8%)6 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9996 (5.0%)10 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (6.7%)3 (3.7%)
$100,000+28 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whittier

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whittier
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$100,500$0
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Whittier

Family Income Brackets in Whittier

According to the Whittier family income data, there are 19 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (5.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Whittier
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000910.0%
$10,000 to $14,99955.6%
$15,000 to $24,99966.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991011.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991921.1%
$50,000 to $74,99977.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991011.1%
$100,000 to $149,99966.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991314.4%
$200,000+55.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whittier

4-person families (26 | 28.9%) account for the highest median family income in Whittier with $56,250 per family, while 4-person families (26 | 28.9%) have the highest median income of $14,062 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whittier
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families39 (43.3%)$0
3-Person Families8 (8.9%)$0
4-Person Families26 (28.9%)$56,250
5-Person Families15 (16.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (2.2%)$0
Total90 (100.0%)$49,231

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whittier

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whittier
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20 (22.2%)$0
1 Earner34 (37.8%)$47,885
2 Earners30 (33.3%)$84,000
3+ Earners6 (6.7%)$0
Total90 (100.0%)$49,231

Household Income in Whittier

Household Income Brackets in Whittier

With 39 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Whittier, accounting for 25.2% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (3.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Whittier
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000117.1%
$10,000 to $14,99974.5%
$15,000 to $24,999159.7%
$25,000 to $34,999138.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993925.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992012.9%
$75,000 to $99,999149.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991811.6%
$150,000 to $199,999138.4%
$200,000+53.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Whittier

The median household income in Whittier is $48,828, with the highest median household income of $74,028 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 59 households (38.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Whittier
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years55 (35.5%)$47,981
45 to 64 Years59 (38.1%)$74,028
65+ Years39 (25.2%)$38,125
Total155 (100.0%)$48,828

Poverty in Whittier

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whittier

With 26.1% poverty level for males and 18.9% for females among the residents of Whittier, 5 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 12 females (60.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (40.0%)5 (17.2%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years1 (16.7%)4 (30.8%)
12 to 14 Years2 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years29 (87.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years2 (10.0%)11 (30.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)4 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (16.7%)12 (60.0%)
75 Years and over2 (22.2%)2 (28.6%)
Total46 (26.1%)38 (18.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whittier

According to the poverty statistics in Whittier, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (60.0%)24 (82.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (83.3%)9 (69.2%)
12 to 14 Years3 (60.0%)16 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (12.1%)4 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years18 (90.0%)25 (69.4%)
35 to 44 Years6 (100.0%)32 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years27 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years36 (92.3%)24 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (83.3%)8 (40.0%)
75 Years and over7 (77.8%)5 (71.4%)
Total130 (73.9%)163 (81.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whittier

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Whittier show that 6.5% or 4 of the total 62 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whittier
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34 (94.4%)2 (5.6%)
1 or 2 Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total58 (93.5%)4 (6.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whittier

According to the poverty data in Whittier, 42.9% or 3 single-father households and 57.1% or 12 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (42.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whittier
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (42.9%)6 (40.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (42.9%)12 (57.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whittier

The poverty data for Whittier shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (6.5%) and 15 of the single-parent households (53.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whittier
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (40.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (6.5%)15 (53.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Whittier

Employment by Class of Employer in Whittier

Among the 164 employed individuals in Whittier, private company employees (70 | 42.7%), local government employees (44 | 26.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (24 | 14.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Whittier
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7042.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)116.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)42.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations2414.6%
Local Government Employees4426.8%
State Government Employees116.7%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total164100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Whittier

According to the labor force statistics for Whittier, out of the total population over 16 years of age (299), 64.2% or 192 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.0% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 11 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 45.5% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Whittier
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years27 (81.8%)5 (18.5%)
25 to 29 Years20 (44.4%)7 (35.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (100.0%)5 (45.5%)
35 to 44 Years32 (76.2%)3 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years33 (97.1%)5 (15.2%)
55 to 59 Years28 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years22 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (39.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (64.2%)25 (13.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whittier

According to labor force statistics for Whittier, 74.9% of individuals (146) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (195) are in the labor force, with 13.7% or 20 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.5% or 34 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.8% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whittier
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma57 (72.2%)18 (22.8%)
College / Associate Degree53 (86.9%)6 (9.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34 (89.5%)2 (5.9%)
Total146 (74.9%)27 (13.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Whittier

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whittier are Management (30 | 18.0%), Community & Social Service (6 | 3.6%), Education Instruction & Library (5 | 3.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4 | 2.4%), and Architecture & Engineering (4 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Whittier

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whittier, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Community & Social Service (83.3%), and Management (30.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Management21 (70.0%)9 (30.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)26 (65.0%)14 (35.0%)
Total (Overall)104 (62.3%)63 (37.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Whittier are Cleaning & Maintenance (13 | 7.8%), Security & Protection (8 | 4.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (7 | 4.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (7 | 4.2%), and Law Enforcement (1 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Whittier

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Whittier, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (84.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (28.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Total (Overall)104 (62.3%)63 (37.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Whittier are Office & Administration (24 | 14.4%), and Sales & Related (16 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Whittier

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (31.2%)11 (68.8%)
Office & Administration2 (8.3%)22 (91.7%)
Total (Category)7 (17.5%)33 (82.5%)
Total (Overall)104 (62.3%)63 (37.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Whittier are Construction & Extraction (25 | 15.0%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (20 | 12.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Whittier

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)104 (62.3%)63 (37.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Whittier are Transportation (9 | 5.4%), Production (1 | 0.6%), and Material Moving (1 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Whittier

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total (Overall)104 (62.3%)63 (37.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Whittier

Employment Industries in Whittier

The major employment industries in Whittier include Construction (28 | 16.8%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (28 | 16.8%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (24 | 14.4%), Public Administration (24 | 14.4%), and Manufacturing (13 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Whittier

Employment Industries by Sex in Whittier

The Whittier industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Retail Trade (80.0%), and Manufacturing (61.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Whittier
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23 (95.8%)1 (4.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13 (46.4%)15 (53.6%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Public Administration11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Total104 (62.3%)63 (37.7%)

Education in Whittier

School Enrollment in Whittier

The most common levels of schooling among the 75 students in Whittier are high school (22 | 29.3%), middle school (18 | 24.0%), and elementary school (17 | 22.7%).
School Enrollment in Whittier
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1520.0%
Kindergarten22.7%
Elementary School1722.7%
Middle School1824.0%
High School2229.3%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional11.3%
Total75100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whittier

Out of a total of 75 students who are enrolled in schools in Whittier, 15 (20.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 60 (80.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whittier
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total60 (80.0%)15 (20.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whittier

Arts & humanities (12 | 22.2%), psychology (9 | 16.7%), engineering (9 | 16.7%), education (9 | 16.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (7 | 13.0%) are the most common fields of study among 54 individuals in Whittier who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whittier
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics35.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural713.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology916.7%
Social Sciences23.7%
Engineering916.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business23.7%
Education916.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications11.8%
Arts & Humanities1222.2%
Total54100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Whittier

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whittier

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Whittier are males with 2 vehicles (46, accounting for 56.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (32, making up 73.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whittier
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (9.9%)6 (9.5%)
1 Vehicle22 (27.2%)13 (20.6%)
2 Vehicles46 (56.8%)32 (50.8%)
3 Vehicles5 (6.2%)12 (19.1%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Whittier

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Whittier are less than 5 minutes (82 commuters, 57.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (37 commuters, 26.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (10 commuters, 7.0%).
Commute Time in Whittier
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8257.8%
5 to 9 Minutes3726.1%
10 to 14 Minutes42.8%
15 to 19 Minutes107.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes64.2%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes32.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Whittier

The most common commute times in Whittier are less than 5 minutes (48 commuters, 59.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (34 commuters, 55.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Whittier
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes48 (59.3%)34 (55.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes18 (22.2%)19 (31.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes4 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (8.6%)3 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes1 (1.2%)5 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whittier

The most frequent times of departure to work in Whittier are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (37, 45.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (38, 62.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whittier
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1 (1.2%)2 (3.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11 (13.6%)1 (1.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3 (3.7%)9 (14.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM37 (45.7%)38 (62.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM14 (17.3%)5 (8.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (3.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (12.3%)2 (3.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (100.0%)61 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Whittier

Occupancy by Ownership in Whittier

Of the total 155 dwellings in Whittier, owner-occupied units account for 43 (27.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 112 (72.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Whittier
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4327.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11272.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units155100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Whittier

Occupancy by Household Size in Whittier
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5132.9%
2-Person Household5032.3%
3-Person Household117.1%
4+ Person Household4327.7%
Total Housing Units155100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whittier

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whittier
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household16 (31.4%)35 (68.6%)
2-Person Household25 (50.0%)25 (50.0%)
3-Person Household2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units43 (27.7%)112 (72.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whittier

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whittier
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
High School Diploma3 (6.1%)46 (93.9%)
College/Associate Degree18 (31.6%)39 (68.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22 (68.8%)10 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whittier

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whittier
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3321.3%
35 to 44 Years2415.5%
45 to 54 Years149.0%
55 to 64 Years4529.0%
65 to 74 Years2616.8%
75 to 84 Years95.8%
85 Years and Over42.6%
Total155100.0%

Housing Finances in Whittier

Median Income by Occupancy in Whittier

Median Income by Occupancy in Whittier
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied43 (27.7%)$76,875
Renter-Occupied112 (72.3%)$47,969
Average155 (100.0%)$48,828

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whittier

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whittier
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)11 (9.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (9.3%)3 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)13 (11.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (25.6%)2 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991 (2.3%)38 (33.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (9.3%)16 (14.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (18.6%)6 (5.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (23.3%)8 (7.1%)
$150,000 or more5 (11.6%)13 (11.6%)
Total43 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whittier

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whittier
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)5 (4.5%)
$500 to $79930 (69.8%)15 (13.4%)
$800 to $9994 (9.3%)45 (40.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)32 (28.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9994 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Whittier

Housing Structures in Whittier

Housing Structures in Whittier
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments117.1%
10 or more Apartments14090.3%
Mobile Home / Other21.3%
Total155100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whittier

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whittier
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
10 or more Apartments38 (27.1%)102 (72.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total43 (27.7%)112 (72.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whittier

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whittier
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room7 (16.3%)16 (14.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (16.3%)22 (19.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms15 (34.9%)73 (65.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms2 (4.6%)1 (0.9%)
8 or more Rooms12 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whittier

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whittier
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas28 (65.1%)87 (77.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
Electricity2 (4.6%)7 (6.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene13 (30.2%)12 (10.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Whittier

Household Vehicle Usage in Whittier
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)31 (27.7%)
1 Vehicle16 (37.2%)47 (42.0%)
2 Vehicles14 (32.6%)31 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles13 (30.2%)3 (2.7%)
Total43 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Whittier

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Whittier

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units385
Median Property Value$78,000$0
Median Household Income$68,750$0
Monthly Housing Costs$643$0
Real Estate Taxes$457$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whittier

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whittier
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99918 (47.4%)1 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99913 (34.2%)4 (80.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whittier

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whittier
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9994 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991 (2.6%)1 (20.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9994 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more5 (13.2%)4 (80.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whittier

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whittier
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x23 (60.5%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1 (2.6%)4 (80.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (5.3%)1 (20.0%)
4.0x or more12 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whittier

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whittier
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80026 (68.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (21.0%)5 (100.0%)
$800 to $1,4992 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whittier
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years55 (93.2%)4 (6.8%)
19 to 25 Years46 (97.9%)1 (2.1%)
26 to 34 Years36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years32 (76.2%)10 (23.8%)
45 to 54 Years32 (94.1%)2 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years44 (69.8%)19 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (88.9%)42 (11.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whittier
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen55 (93.2%)4 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen46 (97.9%)1 (2.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whittier
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00062 (91.2%)6 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99999 (96.1%)4 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99951 (85.0%)9 (15.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (94.1%)2 (5.9%)
$100,000 and over71 (77.2%)21 (22.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whittier

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whittier
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 633 (91.7%)21 (58.3%)
6 to 18 Years42 (71.2%)21 (35.6%)
19 to 25 Years23 (48.9%)25 (53.2%)
25 to 34 Years26 (61.9%)19 (45.2%)
35 to 44 Years16 (38.1%)18 (42.9%)
45 to 54 Years6 (17.6%)28 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years29 (46.0%)19 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years36 (94.7%)16 (42.1%)
75 Years and over16 (100.0%)7 (43.8%)
Total227 (60.2%)174 (46.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whittier

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (10.5%)5 (13.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (12.5%)25 (37.3%)
65 to 74 Years5 (27.8%)8 (40.0%)
75 Years and over1 (11.1%)4 (57.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Whittier

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (13.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.8%)15 (22.4%)
65 to 74 Years5 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (11.1%)2 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.8%)10 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (40.0%)
75 Years and over1 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (8.3%)12 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (40.0%)
75 Years and over1 (11.1%)4 (57.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (11.1%)4 (57.1%)

Technology Access in Whittier

Computing Device Access in Whittier

Computing Device Access in Whittier
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11674.8%
Smartphone14694.2%
Tablet11876.1%
No Computing Device53.2%
Total155100.0%

Internet Access in Whittier

Internet Access in Whittier
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home8655.5%
Cellular Data Only4629.7%
Satellite Internet31.9%
No Internet2012.9%
Total155100.0%

Whittier Summary

Whittier, Alaska is a small city located in the Prince William Sound region of the state. It is located at the head of Passage Canal, approximately 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. The city is home to a population of approximately 220 people, making it one of the smallest cities in Alaska.

History

Whittier was founded in the early 1940s as a military port for the U.S. Army. The city was named after John Greenleaf Whittier, a 19th century American poet. The city was initially used as a port for the Alaska Railroad, but it was later developed into a fishing and logging port. In the 1950s, the city was connected to the Alaska Highway, allowing for increased access to the city.
In the 1960s, the city was connected to the Alaska Marine Highway System, allowing for increased access to the city by sea. In the 1970s, the city was connected to the Alaska Pipeline, allowing for increased access to the city by land.

Geography

Whittier is located in the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. It is located at the head of Passage Canal, approximately 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. The city is surrounded by mountains and glaciers, and is located on the shore of the Prince William Sound. The city has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land.

Economy

The economy of Whittier is largely based on fishing and tourism. The city is home to a number of fishing charters, which offer guided fishing trips in the area. The city is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, the Alaska SeaLife Center, and the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Whittier was 220 people, with a population density of 169.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. The median age of the population was 44.7 years. The median household income was $50,000, and the median family income was $54,375.

Conclusion

Whittier, Alaska is a small city located in the Prince William Sound region of the state. It is home to a population of approximately 220 people, making it one of the smallest cities in Alaska. The economy of Whittier is largely based on fishing and tourism, and the city is home to a number of tourist attractions. The population of Whittier is predominantly White, with a median age of 44.7 years and a median household income of $50,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Whittier?
Total Population of Whittier is 377.
What is the Total Male Population of Whittier?
Total Male Population of Whittier is 176.
What is the Total Female Population of Whittier?
Total Female Population of Whittier is 201.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Whittier?
There are 87.56 Males per 100 Females in Whittier.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Whittier?
There are 114.20 Females per 100 Males in Whittier.
What is the Median Population Age in Whittier?
Median Population Age in Whittier is 36.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Whittier
Average Family Size in Whittier is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Whittier
Average Household Size in Whittier is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Whittier?
Per Capita income in Whittier is $30,928.
What is the Median Family Income in Whittier?
Median Family Income in Whittier is $49,231.
What is the Median Household income in Whittier?
Median Household Income in Whittier is $48,828.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Whittier?
Income or Wage Gap in Whittier is 16.4%.
Women in Whittier earn 83.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Whittier?
Inequality or Gini Index in Whittier is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Whittier?
There are 192 People in the Labor Forcein in Whittier.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Whittier?
64.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Whittier.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Whittier?
Unemployment Rate in Whittier is 13.0%.