South Whittier, CA

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South Whittier Overview

57,383
TOTAL POPULATION
28,742
MALE POPULATION
28,641
FEMALE POPULATION
100.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.0
MEDIAN AGE
4.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,067
PER CAPITA INCOME
$102,589
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$94,149
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,329
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
30,136
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in South Whittier

The most populous races in South Whittier are Hispanic or Latino (45,274 | 78.9%), Some other Race (25,757 | 44.9%), and White / Caucasian (18,538 | 32.3%).
Race in South Whittier
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,6936.4%
Black / African American5020.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific2010.4%
Hispanic or Latino45,27478.9%
Native / Alaskan8281.4%
White / Caucasian18,53832.3%
Two or more Races7,86413.7%
Some other Race25,75744.9%
Total57,383100.0%

Ancestry in South Whittier

The most populous ancestries reported in South Whittier are Mexican (39,437 | 68.7%), American (1,969 | 3.4%), Central American (1,927 | 3.4%), Korean (1,817 | 3.2%), and German (1,796 | 3.1%), together accounting for 81.8% of all South Whittier residents.
Ancestry in South Whittier
Ancestry# Population% Population
African570.1%
American1,9693.4%
Apache660.1%
Arab1580.3%
Argentinean120.0%
Armenian320.1%
Austrian80.0%
Belgian60.0%
Bhutanese3070.5%
Blackfeet230.0%
Bolivian330.1%
British540.1%
Burmese6361.1%
Canadian160.0%
Celtic390.1%
Central American1,9273.4%
Central American Indian1330.2%
Cherokee3050.5%
Chilean660.1%
Colombian3210.6%
Comanche890.2%
Costa Rican50.0%
Croatian190.0%
Cuban2250.4%
Danish440.1%
Dutch2450.4%
Eastern European390.1%
Ecuadorian510.1%
Egyptian1500.3%
English1,0051.8%
European3340.6%
Filipino140.0%
French4830.8%
French Canadian520.1%
German1,7963.1%
Greek650.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro330.1%
Guatemalan7551.3%
Honduran1220.2%
Hopi90.0%
Hungarian350.1%
Indian (Asian)7871.4%
Irish1,0411.8%
Italian5711.0%
Japanese400.1%
Korean1,8173.2%
Laotian270.1%
Latvian20.0%
Lebanese80.0%
Lithuanian810.1%
Lumbee460.1%
Malaysian800.1%
Maltese90.0%
Mexican39,43768.7%
Mexican American Indian3930.7%
Native Hawaiian1880.3%
Navajo190.0%
Nicaraguan2910.5%
Northern European190.0%
Norwegian1810.3%
Osage100.0%
Pakistani120.0%
Panamanian140.0%
Peruvian3460.6%
Polish940.2%
Portuguese1300.2%
Puerto Rican2600.4%
Romanian420.1%
Russian1020.2%
Salvadoran7401.3%
Samoan2200.4%
Scandinavian490.1%
Scotch-Irish290.1%
Scottish2050.4%
South American8971.6%
Spaniard3100.5%
Spanish1760.3%
Sri Lankan2740.5%
Subsaharan African570.1%
Swedish3590.6%
Swiss410.1%
Syrian80.0%
Thai2420.4%
Ukrainian200.0%
Uruguayan70.0%
Venezuelan610.1%
Vietnamese10.0%
Welsh740.1%
Yaqui870.2%
Yuman620.1%
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Immigrants in South Whittier

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in South Whittier came from Latin America (11,377 | 19.8%), Central America (10,581 | 18.4%), Mexico (9,502 | 16.6%), Asia (2,274 | 4.0%), and South Eastern Asia (1,227 | 2.1%), together accounting for 60.9% of all South Whittier residents.
Immigrants in South Whittier
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1150.2%
Asia2,2744.0%
Azores240.0%
Bangladesh10.0%
Bolivia240.0%
Brazil30.0%
Bulgaria70.0%
Cambodia180.0%
Canada530.1%
Caribbean1000.2%
Central America10,58118.4%
Chile650.1%
China1570.3%
Colombia1770.3%
Costa Rica50.0%
Cuba1000.2%
Denmark90.0%
Eastern Africa100.0%
Eastern Asia6761.2%
Eastern Europe670.1%
Ecuador430.1%
Egypt1010.2%
El Salvador5200.9%
Europe2080.4%
France100.0%
Germany160.0%
Guatemala3570.6%
Honduras1080.2%
Hong Kong80.0%
Hungary100.0%
India560.1%
Indonesia250.0%
Iran80.0%
Italy390.1%
Japan310.1%
Kazakhstan220.0%
Korea4880.9%
Laos490.1%
Latin America11,37719.8%
Latvia20.0%
Lebanon140.0%
Malaysia140.0%
Mexico9,50216.6%
Nepal1930.3%
Netherlands70.0%
Nicaragua890.2%
Northern Africa1050.2%
Northern Europe300.1%
Peru3110.5%
Philippines8621.5%
Poland150.0%
Portugal240.0%
Romania330.1%
Scotland80.0%
South America6961.2%
South Central Asia3050.5%
South Eastern Asia1,2272.1%
Southern Europe780.1%
Spain150.0%
Sri Lanka250.0%
Taiwan200.0%
Thailand270.1%
Uganda100.0%
Uruguay120.0%
Venezuela610.1%
Vietnam2320.4%
Western Asia140.0%
Western Europe330.1%
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Sex and Age in South Whittier

Sex and Age in South Whittier

The most populous age groups in South Whittier are 25 to 29 Years (2,442 | 8.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,397 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in South Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,788 (6.2%)1,773 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years1,946 (6.8%)1,948 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years2,212 (7.7%)2,002 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years2,124 (7.4%)1,883 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years2,356 (8.2%)2,397 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,442 (8.5%)2,335 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years2,226 (7.7%)1,999 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years2,063 (7.2%)1,879 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years2,050 (7.1%)1,788 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years1,942 (6.8%)2,094 (7.3%)
50 to 54 Years1,733 (6.0%)1,742 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years1,769 (6.1%)1,810 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,335 (4.6%)1,503 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years1,031 (3.6%)1,276 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years644 (2.2%)779 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years428 (1.5%)537 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years305 (1.1%)394 (1.4%)
85 Years and over348 (1.2%)502 (1.8%)
Total28,742 (100.0%)28,641 (100.0%)

Families and Households in South Whittier

Median Family Size in South Whittier

The median family size in South Whittier is 4.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (8,582 | 69.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.46 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,294 | 10.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.18 persons per family.
Median Family Size in South Whittier
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,582 (69.9%)4.46
Single Male/Father1,294 (10.5%)3.18
Single Female/Mother2,395 (19.5%)3.71
Total Families12,271 (100.0%)4.18

Median Household Size in South Whittier

The median household size in South Whittier is 3.73 persons per household, with married-couple households (8,582 | 56.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.5 persons per household. non-family households (2,963 | 19.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.44 persons per household.
Median Household Size in South Whittier
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,582 (56.3%)4.50
Single Male/Father1,294 (8.5%)3.47
Single Female/Mother2,395 (15.7%)3.97
Non-family2,963 (19.5%)1.44
Total Households15,234 (100.0%)3.73

Household Size by Marriage Status in South Whittier

Out of a total of 15,234 households in South Whittier, 12,271 (80.5%) are family households, while 2,963 (19.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 2,855, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,159.
Household Size by Marriage Status in South Whittier
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,159 (14.2%)
2-Person Households2,811 (18.4%)571 (3.7%)
3-Person Households2,665 (17.5%)111 (0.7%)
4-Person Households2,855 (18.7%)95 (0.6%)
5-Person Households1,780 (11.7%)27 (0.2%)
6-Person Households910 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,250 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,271 (80.5%)2,963 (19.5%)

Female Fertility in South Whittier

Fertility by Age in South Whittier

Average fertility rate in South Whittier is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 48.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in South Whittier
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years32 (4.1%)17.0
20 to 34 years378 (48.7%)56.0
35 to 50 years366 (47.2%)61.0
Total776 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Whittier

79.0% of women with births (776) in South Whittier are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 26.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Whittier
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years312 (82.5%)66 (17.5%)
35 to 50 years269 (73.5%)97 (26.5%)
Total613 (79.0%)163 (21.0%)

Fertility by Education in South Whittier

Average fertility rate in South Whittier is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 120.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in South Whittier
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School90 (11.6%)40.0
High School Diploma131 (16.9%)36.0
College or Associate's Degree287 (37.0%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree160 (20.6%)75.0
Graduate Degree108 (13.9%)120.0
Total776 (100.0%)53.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Whittier

21.0% of women with births in South Whittier are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 93.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 55.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Whittier
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School40 (44.4%)50 (55.6%)
High School Diploma92 (70.2%)39 (29.8%)
College or Associate's Degree267 (93.0%)20 (7.0%)
Bachelor's Degree144 (90.0%)16 (10.0%)
Graduate Degree70 (64.8%)38 (35.2%)
Total613 (79.0%)163 (21.0%)

Income in South Whittier

Income Overview in South Whittier

Per Capita Income in South Whittier is $31,067, while median incomes of families and households are $102,589 and $94,149 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income57,383$31,067
Median Family Income12,271$102,589
Mean Family Income12,271$117,624
Median Household Income15,234$94,149
Mean Household Income15,234$110,980
Income Deficit12,271$11,329
Wage / Income Gap (%)57,38320.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)57,38379.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index57,3830.39

Earnings by Sex in South Whittier

Average Earnings in South Whittier are $42,233, $47,900 for men and $38,007 for women, a difference of 20.6%.
Earnings by Sex in South Whittier
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,828 (52.9%)$47,900
Female14,080 (47.1%)$38,007
Total29,908 (100.0%)$42,233

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Whittier

The most common earnings brackets in South Whittier are $100,000+ for men (2,245 | 14.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,188 | 8.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Whittier
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less446 (2.8%)529 (3.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999360 (2.3%)306 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499242 (1.5%)523 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999230 (1.5%)245 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499189 (1.2%)632 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999404 (2.5%)415 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499479 (3.0%)462 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999337 (2.1%)237 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499437 (2.8%)575 (4.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999362 (2.3%)519 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,203 (7.6%)1,004 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999944 (6.0%)1,124 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999862 (5.4%)768 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999833 (5.3%)1,014 (7.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,011 (6.4%)850 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999767 (4.9%)748 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,516 (9.6%)1,018 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,093 (6.9%)851 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,868 (11.8%)1,188 (8.4%)
$100,000+2,245 (14.2%)1,072 (7.6%)
Total15,828 (100.0%)14,080 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Whittier

Average earnings in South Whittier are $53,820 for men and $41,904 for women, a difference of 22.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,979, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,023. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,438, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,422.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Whittier
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,023$23,422
High School Diploma$50,231$35,990
College or Associate's Degree$58,855$42,029
Bachelor's Degree$75,969$61,344
Graduate Degree$91,979$74,438
Total$53,820$41,904

Family Income in South Whittier

Family Income Brackets in South Whittier

According to the South Whittier family income data, there are 3,043 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 147 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in South Whittier
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003933.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991471.2%
$15,000 to $24,9993192.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994663.8%
$35,000 to $49,9999207.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,70613.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992,06216.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993,04324.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,58312.9%
$200,000+1,63213.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Whittier

7+ person families (1,142 | 9.3%) account for the highest median family income in South Whittier with $155,385 per family, while 2-person families (3,236 | 26.4%) have the highest median income of $37,280 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Whittier
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,236 (26.4%)$74,559
3-Person Families2,539 (20.7%)$92,479
4-Person Families2,730 (22.3%)$107,609
5-Person Families1,760 (14.3%)$130,682
6-Person Families864 (7.0%)$114,853
7+ Person Families1,142 (9.3%)$155,385
Total12,271 (100.0%)$102,589

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Whittier

The median family income in South Whittier is $102,589, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,373) having the highest median family income of $152,902, while families with no earners (1,002) have the lowest median family income of $27,051, accounting for 27.5% and 8.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in South Whittier
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,002 (8.2%)$27,051
1 Earner3,037 (24.7%)$69,984
2 Earners4,859 (39.6%)$103,506
3+ Earners3,373 (27.5%)$152,902
Total12,271 (100.0%)$102,589

Household Income in South Whittier

Household Income Brackets in South Whittier

With 3,489 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in South Whittier, accounting for 22.9% of all households. In contrast, only 289 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in South Whittier
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006094.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992891.9%
$15,000 to $24,9995643.7%
$25,000 to $34,9998075.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,1127.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,28515.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,34615.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993,48922.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,90412.5%
$200,000+1,81311.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in South Whittier

The median household income in South Whittier is $94,149, with the highest median household income of $111,197 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,478 households (42.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $62,826, with 3,112 households (20.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in South Whittier
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years317 (2.1%)$84,107
25 to 44 Years5,327 (35.0%)$97,535
45 to 64 Years6,478 (42.5%)$111,197
65+ Years3,112 (20.4%)$62,826
Total15,234 (100.0%)$94,149

Poverty in South Whittier

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Whittier

With 7.4% poverty level for males and 8.0% for females among the residents of South Whittier, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 101 males (15.4%) and 264 females (18.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years198 (11.1%)138 (7.9%)
5 Years28 (7.5%)49 (10.3%)
6 to 11 Years39 (1.6%)175 (7.9%)
12 to 14 Years26 (2.1%)64 (5.2%)
15 Years46 (8.1%)7 (1.6%)
16 and 17 Years101 (15.4%)86 (14.3%)
18 to 24 Years284 (8.7%)316 (9.7%)
25 to 34 Years263 (5.6%)211 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years290 (7.0%)192 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years258 (7.0%)185 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years311 (10.0%)420 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years193 (11.5%)188 (9.1%)
75 Years and over78 (7.2%)264 (18.4%)
Total2,115 (7.4%)2,295 (8.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Whittier

According to the poverty statistics in South Whittier, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.4% of males and 98.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,583 (88.9%)1,612 (92.1%)
5 Years347 (92.5%)426 (89.7%)
6 to 11 Years2,409 (98.4%)2,040 (92.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,194 (97.9%)1,172 (94.8%)
15 Years521 (91.9%)428 (98.4%)
16 and 17 Years553 (84.6%)516 (85.7%)
18 to 24 Years2,975 (91.3%)2,927 (90.3%)
25 to 34 Years4,405 (94.4%)4,123 (95.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,823 (92.9%)3,475 (94.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,417 (93.0%)3,651 (95.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,793 (90.0%)2,881 (87.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,482 (88.5%)1,867 (90.8%)
75 Years and over1,003 (92.8%)1,169 (81.6%)
Total26,505 (92.6%)26,287 (92.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Whittier

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in South Whittier show that 5.3% or 454 of the total 8,582 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 6.7%, comprising of 250 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Whittier
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,489 (93.3%)250 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children3,639 (95.2%)182 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children934 (97.7%)22 (2.3%)
5 or more Children66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,128 (94.7%)454 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Whittier

According to the poverty data in South Whittier, 10.7% or 139 single-father households and 11.5% or 276 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (40.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 157 households (13.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Whittier
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children107 (13.1%)110 (10.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)157 (13.0%)
3 or 4 Children32 (40.5%)9 (5.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (10.7%)276 (11.5%)

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

The poverty data for South Whittier shows that 454 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 415 of the single-parent households (11.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 250 households (6.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 household (17.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Whittier
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children250 (6.7%)217 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children182 (4.8%)157 (9.8%)
3 or 4 Children22 (2.3%)41 (17.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total454 (5.3%)415 (11.3%)

Employment Characteristics in South Whittier

Employment by Class of Employer in South Whittier

Among the 27,809 employed individuals in South Whittier, private company employees (19,879 | 71.5%), local government employees (2,654 | 9.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,744 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in South Whittier
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19,87971.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6762.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,4485.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,7446.3%
Local Government Employees2,6549.5%
State Government Employees9523.4%
Federal Government Employees4461.6%
Unpaid Family Workers100.0%
Total27,809100.0%

Employment Status by Age in South Whittier

According to the labor force statistics for South Whittier, out of the total population over 16 years of age (44,712), 67.4% or 30,136 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 1,567 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 90.5% or 7,041 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.5% or 114 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in South Whittier
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years844 (28.1%)114 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Years3,446 (72.5%)238 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years3,917 (82.0%)266 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years3,579 (84.7%)154 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years7,041 (90.5%)331 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years6,159 (82.0%)283 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,538 (70.9%)18 (0.7%)
60 to 64 Years1,413 (49.8%)117 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,052 (28.2%)38 (3.6%)
75 Years and over136 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,136 (67.4%)1,567 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Whittier

According to labor force statistics for South Whittier, 80.3% of individuals (24,660) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (30,710) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 1,184 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 89.7% or 5,096 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 214 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Whittier
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,189 (65.9%)324 (6.7%)
High School Diploma7,850 (79.7%)473 (4.8%)
College / Associate Degree8,511 (82.3%)465 (4.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,096 (89.7%)227 (4.0%)
Total24,660 (80.3%)1,474 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in South Whittier

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Whittier are Management (2,761 | 9.7%), Community & Social Service (2,352 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,454 | 5.1%), Business & Financial (1,268 | 4.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,195 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in South Whittier

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Whittier, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (73.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (65.3%), and Architecture & Engineering (59.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (75.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in South Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,423 (51.5%)1,338 (48.5%)
Business & Financial434 (34.2%)834 (65.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science571 (65.3%)304 (34.7%)
Computers & Mathematics286 (73.0%)106 (27.0%)
Architecture & Engineering175 (59.3%)120 (40.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science110 (58.5%)78 (41.5%)
Community & Social Service 738 (31.4%)1,614 (68.6%)
Education, Arts & Media170 (29.3%)410 (70.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)143 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library365 (30.5%)830 (69.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment203 (46.8%)231 (53.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating505 (34.7%)949 (65.3%)
Health Technologists174 (24.2%)544 (75.8%)
Total (Category)3,671 (42.1%)5,039 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)15,096 (52.9%)13,430 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in South Whittier are Healthcare Support (1,201 | 4.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (886 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (743 | 2.6%), Personal Care & Service (681 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (624 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in South Whittier

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in South Whittier, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.8%), Security & Protection (76.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.7%), Personal Care & Service (72.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in South Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support136 (11.3%)1,065 (88.7%)
Security & Protection478 (76.6%)146 (23.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention244 (74.6%)83 (25.4%)
Law Enforcement234 (78.8%)63 (21.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving411 (46.4%)475 (53.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance554 (74.6%)189 (25.4%)
Personal Care & Service190 (27.9%)491 (72.1%)
Total (Category)1,769 (42.8%)2,366 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)15,096 (52.9%)13,430 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in South Whittier are Office & Administration (4,559 | 16.0%), and Sales & Related (2,915 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in South Whittier

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in South Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,416 (48.6%)1,499 (51.4%)
Office & Administration1,677 (36.8%)2,882 (63.2%)
Total (Category)3,093 (41.4%)4,381 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)15,096 (52.9%)13,430 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in South Whittier are Construction & Extraction (1,829 | 6.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,156 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (81 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in South Whittier

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in South Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry36 (44.4%)45 (55.6%)
Construction & Extraction1,684 (92.1%)145 (7.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,066 (92.2%)90 (7.8%)
Total (Category)2,786 (90.9%)280 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)15,096 (52.9%)13,430 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in South Whittier are Production (2,229 | 7.8%), Material Moving (1,527 | 5.3%), and Transportation (1,385 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in South Whittier

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in South Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,708 (76.6%)521 (23.4%)
Transportation940 (67.9%)445 (32.1%)
Material Moving1,129 (73.9%)398 (26.1%)
Total (Category)3,777 (73.5%)1,364 (26.5%)
Total (Overall)15,096 (52.9%)13,430 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in South Whittier

Employment Industries in South Whittier

The major employment industries in South Whittier include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,539 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (3,512 | 12.3%), Manufacturing (3,431 | 12.0%), Educational Services (2,315 | 8.1%), and Construction (2,281 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in South Whittier

Employment Industries by Sex in South Whittier

The South Whittier industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (88.6%), and Information (76.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.5%), and Finance & Insurance (73.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in South Whittier
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting47 (49.0%)49 (51.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,022 (88.6%)259 (11.4%)
Manufacturing2,423 (70.6%)1,008 (29.4%)
Wholesale Trade855 (62.6%)510 (37.4%)
Retail Trade1,924 (54.8%)1,588 (45.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,300 (64.8%)705 (35.2%)
Utilities200 (71.7%)79 (28.3%)
Information316 (76.5%)97 (23.5%)
Finance & Insurance292 (26.2%)822 (73.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing218 (54.8%)180 (45.2%)
Professional & Scientific486 (35.3%)892 (64.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support834 (64.0%)469 (36.0%)
Educational Services717 (31.0%)1,598 (69.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance866 (24.5%)2,673 (75.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation225 (40.8%)326 (59.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services682 (41.8%)950 (58.2%)
Public Administration631 (49.4%)647 (50.6%)
Total15,096 (52.9%)13,430 (47.1%)

Education in South Whittier

School Enrollment in South Whittier

The most common levels of schooling among the 15,026 students in South Whittier are college / undergraduate (4,220 | 28.1%), middle school (3,068 | 20.4%), and high school (3,042 | 20.2%).
School Enrollment in South Whittier
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8085.4%
Kindergarten6914.6%
Elementary School2,67317.8%
Middle School3,06820.4%
High School3,04220.2%
College / Undergraduate4,22028.1%
Graduate / Professional5243.5%
Total15,026100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Whittier

Out of a total of 15,026 students who are enrolled in schools in South Whittier, 1,713 (11.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,313 (88.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 243 (44.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,978 (96.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Whittier
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds308 (55.9%)243 (44.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,069 (93.2%)223 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,601 (92.3%)300 (7.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,978 (96.7%)68 (3.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,095 (87.5%)156 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,867 (90.4%)199 (9.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,042 (75.4%)339 (24.5%)
35 Years and over349 (64.9%)189 (35.1%)
Total13,313 (88.6%)1,713 (11.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Whittier

Business (1,344 | 19.8%), science & technology (754 | 11.1%), social sciences (681 | 10.0%), arts & humanities (596 | 8.8%), and psychology (550 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 6,782 individuals in South Whittier who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Whittier
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2653.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3435.1%
Physical & Health Sciences2463.6%
Psychology5508.1%
Social Sciences68110.0%
Engineering4176.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies741.1%
Science & Technology75411.1%
Business1,34419.8%
Education4356.4%
Literature & Languages1572.3%
Liberal Arts & History4146.1%
Visual & Performing Arts3144.6%
Communications1922.8%
Arts & Humanities5968.8%
Total6,782100.0%

Transportation & Commute in South Whittier

Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Whittier

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in South Whittier are males with 2 vehicles (4,363, accounting for 29.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,886, making up 33.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Whittier
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle433 (2.9%)253 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle1,456 (9.9%)1,280 (9.9%)
2 Vehicles4,363 (29.6%)3,886 (29.9%)
3 Vehicles3,330 (22.6%)3,384 (26.1%)
4 Vehicles2,675 (18.1%)2,414 (18.6%)
5 or more Vehicles2,487 (16.9%)1,766 (13.6%)
Total14,744 (100.0%)12,983 (100.0%)

Commute Time in South Whittier

The most frequently occuring commute durations in South Whittier are 30 to 34 minutes (4,217 commuters, 16.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (3,544 commuters, 13.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,137 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in South Whittier
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3881.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1,2394.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,75110.6%
15 to 19 Minutes3,54413.7%
20 to 24 Minutes3,13712.1%
25 to 29 Minutes1,6266.3%
30 to 34 Minutes4,21716.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0694.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1,2364.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2,88111.1%
60 to 89 Minutes2,74110.5%
90 or more Minutes1,1414.4%

Commute Time by Sex in South Whittier

The most common commute times in South Whittier are 30 to 34 minutes (2,136 commuters, 15.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (2,081 commuters, 17.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in South Whittier
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes149 (1.1%)239 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes641 (4.6%)598 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,618 (11.7%)1,133 (9.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,916 (13.8%)1,628 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,632 (11.7%)1,505 (12.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes634 (4.6%)992 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,136 (15.4%)2,081 (17.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes649 (4.7%)420 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes515 (3.7%)721 (6.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,688 (12.1%)1,193 (9.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,571 (11.3%)1,170 (9.7%)
90 or more Minutes742 (5.3%)399 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Whittier

The most frequent times of departure to work in South Whittier are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,642, 19.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,243, 18.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Whittier
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,597 (11.5%)483 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM938 (6.8%)304 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM667 (4.8%)444 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,409 (10.1%)1,158 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM790 (5.7%)811 (6.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,642 (19.0%)2,243 (18.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM827 (5.9%)1,558 (12.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,513 (10.9%)1,691 (14.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM257 (1.8%)769 (6.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM490 (3.5%)919 (7.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM127 (0.9%)416 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM227 (1.6%)72 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,529 (11.0%)615 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM878 (6.3%)596 (4.9%)
Total13,891 (100.0%)12,079 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in South Whittier

Occupancy by Ownership in South Whittier

Of the total 15,234 dwellings in South Whittier, owner-occupied units account for 9,963 (65.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,271 (34.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in South Whittier
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,96365.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,27134.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units15,234100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in South Whittier

Occupancy by Household Size in South Whittier
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,15914.2%
2-Person Household3,38222.2%
3-Person Household2,77618.2%
4+ Person Household6,91745.4%
Total Housing Units15,234100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Whittier

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Whittier
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,238 (57.3%)921 (42.7%)
2-Person Household2,345 (69.3%)1,037 (30.7%)
3-Person Household1,707 (61.5%)1,069 (38.5%)
4+ Person Household4,673 (67.6%)2,244 (32.4%)
Total Housing Units9,963 (65.4%)5,271 (34.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Whittier

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Whittier
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,310 (56.0%)1,031 (44.0%)
High School Diploma2,439 (56.7%)1,862 (43.3%)
College/Associate Degree3,667 (68.0%)1,726 (32.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,547 (79.6%)652 (20.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Whittier

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Whittier
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,50316.4%
35 to 44 Years3,14120.6%
45 to 54 Years3,25621.4%
55 to 64 Years3,22221.1%
65 to 74 Years1,94812.8%
75 to 84 Years7835.1%
85 Years and Over3812.5%
Total15,234100.0%

Housing Finances in South Whittier

Median Income by Occupancy in South Whittier

Median Income by Occupancy in South Whittier
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,963 (65.4%)$113,958
Renter-Occupied5,271 (34.6%)$70,190
Average15,234 (100.0%)$94,149

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Whittier

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Whittier
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000191 (1.9%)228 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999124 (1.2%)60 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999120 (1.2%)176 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999163 (1.6%)127 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999230 (2.3%)48 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999354 (3.5%)452 (8.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999590 (5.9%)527 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,114 (11.2%)1,167 (22.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,388 (13.9%)964 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,539 (25.5%)953 (18.1%)
$150,000 or more3,150 (31.6%)569 (10.8%)
Total9,963 (100.0%)5,271 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Whittier

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Whittier
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300336 (3.4%)127 (2.4%)
$300 to $499946 (9.5%)88 (1.7%)
$500 to $7991,119 (11.2%)36 (0.7%)
$800 to $999303 (3.0%)63 (1.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499682 (6.9%)1,355 (25.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,025 (10.3%)1,742 (33.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,518 (15.2%)1,058 (20.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,696 (17.0%)400 (7.6%)
$3,000 or more2,338 (23.5%)268 (5.1%)
Total9,963 (100.0%)5,271 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in South Whittier

Housing Structures in South Whittier

Housing Structures in South Whittier
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,64076.4%
Single Unit, Attached8035.3%
2 Unit Apartments360.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3522.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4833.2%
10 or more Apartments1,84712.1%
Mobile Home / Other730.5%
Total15,234100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Whittier

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Whittier
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,340 (80.2%)2,300 (19.8%)
Single Unit, Attached390 (48.6%)413 (51.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18 (5.1%)334 (94.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments84 (17.4%)399 (82.6%)
10 or more Apartments58 (3.1%)1,789 (96.9%)
Mobile Home / Other73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,963 (65.4%)5,271 (34.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Whittier

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Whittier
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room31 (0.3%)367 (7.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms350 (3.5%)1,005 (19.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,364 (43.8%)3,024 (57.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,280 (43.0%)552 (10.5%)
8 or more Rooms938 (9.4%)323 (6.1%)
Total9,963 (100.0%)5,271 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Whittier

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Whittier
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,956 (79.9%)3,630 (68.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas107 (1.1%)106 (2.0%)
Electricity1,424 (14.3%)1,057 (20.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene53 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels218 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used205 (2.1%)478 (9.1%)
Total9,963 (100.0%)5,271 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in South Whittier

Household Vehicle Usage in South Whittier
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle353 (3.5%)317 (6.0%)
1 Vehicle1,449 (14.5%)1,797 (34.1%)
2 Vehicles3,212 (32.2%)1,938 (36.8%)
3 or more Vehicles4,949 (49.7%)1,219 (23.1%)
Total9,963 (100.0%)5,271 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in South Whittier

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in South Whittier

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,6317,332
Median Property Value$593,000$633,900
Median Household Income$87,750$2,570
Monthly Housing Costs$510$2,338
Real Estate Taxes$2,809$45

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Whittier

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Whittier
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00035 (1.3%)49 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999107 (4.1%)78 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99995 (3.6%)89 (1.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999478 (18.2%)746 (10.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,615 (61.4%)5,049 (68.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999268 (10.2%)1,209 (16.5%)
$1,000,000 or more33 (1.3%)112 (1.5%)
Total2,631 (100.0%)7,332 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Whittier

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Whittier
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000155 (5.9%)39 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999255 (9.7%)160 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999143 (5.4%)258 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999283 (10.8%)211 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999379 (14.4%)307 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999241 (9.2%)735 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999595 (22.6%)1,147 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more580 (22.0%)1,944 (26.5%)
Total2,631 (100.0%)7,332 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Whittier

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Whittier
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x278 (10.6%)122,225 (1,667.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x162 (6.2%)264 (3.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x312 (11.9%)857 (11.7%)
4.0x or more1,831 (69.6%)1,255 (17.1%)
Total2,631 (100.0%)7,332 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Whittier

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Whittier
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80045 (1.7%)74 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,499391 (14.9%)160 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4992,044 (77.7%)413 (5.6%)
Total2,631 (100.0%)7,332 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in South Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Whittier
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,330 (98.2%)81 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years10,202 (96.3%)389 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years5,519 (82.5%)1,169 (17.5%)
26 to 34 Years6,437 (83.5%)1,269 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years6,879 (88.4%)901 (11.6%)
45 to 54 Years6,536 (87.0%)975 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years5,739 (89.6%)666 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,713 (99.5%)17 (0.5%)
75 Years and older2,423 (96.4%)91 (3.6%)
Total51,778 (90.3%)5,558 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Whittier
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,330 (98.2%)81 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen10,202 (96.3%)389 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen5,519 (82.5%)1,169 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Whittier
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,777 (90.0%)310 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,457 (87.6%)633 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,008 (88.2%)801 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,289 (88.1%)1,121 (11.9%)
$100,000 and over29,775 (91.8%)2,672 (8.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Whittier

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Whittier
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,517 (34.4%)2,939 (66.6%)
6 to 18 Years3,642 (34.4%)6,992 (66.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,638 (24.5%)4,087 (61.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,465 (19.0%)5,159 (66.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,269 (16.3%)5,767 (74.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,201 (16.0%)5,463 (72.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,712 (26.7%)4,177 (65.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,406 (91.3%)1,435 (38.5%)
75 Years and over2,374 (94.4%)753 (29.9%)
Total18,224 (31.8%)36,772 (64.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Whittier

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years138 (2.6%)84 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years477 (6.0%)159 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years948 (8.7%)839 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years391 (23.3%)467 (22.7%)
75 Years and over471 (43.6%)798 (55.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in South Whittier

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in South Whittier: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years18 (0.3%)33 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years46 (0.6%)15 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years240 (2.2%)140 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years177 (10.6%)71 (3.5%)
75 Years and over199 (18.4%)279 (19.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in South Whittier: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (0.4%)32 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years37 (0.5%)53 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years263 (2.4%)170 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years100 (6.0%)80 (3.9%)
75 Years and over66 (6.1%)252 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in South Whittier: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years76 (1.4%)52 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years297 (3.8%)72 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years422 (3.9%)259 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years104 (6.2%)156 (7.6%)
75 Years and over133 (12.3%)307 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in South Whittier: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years150 (1.9%)17 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years425 (3.9%)369 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years236 (14.1%)337 (16.4%)
75 Years and over314 (29.0%)583 (40.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in South Whittier: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years170 (2.1%)46 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years208 (1.9%)103 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years45 (2.7%)127 (6.2%)
75 Years and over185 (17.1%)395 (27.6%)

Technology Access in South Whittier

Computing Device Access in South Whittier

Computing Device Access in South Whittier
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13,09285.9%
Smartphone13,73990.2%
Tablet10,81071.0%
No Computing Device8485.6%
Total15,234100.0%

Internet Access in South Whittier

Internet Access in South Whittier
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.1%
Broadband Home11,55175.8%
Cellular Data Only1,4209.3%
Satellite Internet1,4169.3%
No Internet1,4239.3%
Total15,234100.0%

South Whittier Summary

South Whittier is a census-designated place located in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the southeastern portion of the county, just south of the city of Whittier. The population was 58,736 at the 2010 census, up from 57,260 at the 2000 census.

History

The area now known as South Whittier was originally inhabited by the Tongva Native American tribe. The first Europeans to settle in the area were Spanish missionaries, who established the San Gabriel Mission in 1771. The area was later part of the Rancho Los Nietos, a large Spanish land grant.
In the late 19th century, the area was subdivided and sold off to settlers. The area was known as South Santa Fe, and was annexed by the city of Whittier in 1898. The area was officially renamed South Whittier in the 1950s.

Geography

South Whittier is located at 33°58'25"N 118°2'25"W (33.973611, -118.040278). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.9 km2), all of it land.

Economy

South Whittier is a primarily residential community, with no major industries or businesses located within its boundaries. The primary economic activity is retail, with a number of small businesses located along the main thoroughfares.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 58,736 people, 17,945 households, and 14,845 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 13,945.3 people per square mile (5,381.2/km2). There were 18,541 housing units at an average density of 4,420.3 per square mile (1,704.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 53.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 11.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 28.3% from other races, and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 63.7% of the population.
There were 17,945 households, out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.27 and the average family size was 3.58.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $48,945. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,945. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of South Whittier?
Total Population of South Whittier is 57,383.
What is the Total Male Population of South Whittier?
Total Male Population of South Whittier is 28,742.
What is the Total Female Population of South Whittier?
Total Female Population of South Whittier is 28,641.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in South Whittier?
There are 100.35 Males per 100 Females in South Whittier.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in South Whittier?
There are 99.65 Females per 100 Males in South Whittier.
What is the Median Population Age in South Whittier?
Median Population Age in South Whittier is 34.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in South Whittier
Average Family Size in South Whittier is 4.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in South Whittier
Average Household Size in South Whittier is 3.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in South Whittier?
Per Capita income in South Whittier is $31,067.
What is the Median Family Income in South Whittier?
Median Family Income in South Whittier is $102,589.
What is the Median Household income in South Whittier?
Median Household Income in South Whittier is $94,149.
What is Income or Wage Gap in South Whittier?
Income or Wage Gap in South Whittier is 20.7%.
Women in South Whittier earn 79.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in South Whittier?
Family Income Deficit in South Whittier is $11,329.
Families that are below poverty line in South Whittier earn $11,329 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in South Whittier?
Inequality or Gini Index in South Whittier is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in South Whittier?
There are 30,136 People in the Labor Forcein in South Whittier.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in South Whittier?
67.4% of People are in the Labor Force in South Whittier.
What is the Unemployment Rate in South Whittier?
Unemployment Rate in South Whittier is 5.2%.