Whittier, CA

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Whittier Overview

86,459
TOTAL POPULATION
42,559
MALE POPULATION
43,900
FEMALE POPULATION
96.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,433
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,365
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$89,686
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,735
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
43,044
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Whittier Zip Codes

Whittier Area Codes

Race in Whittier

The most populous races in Whittier are Hispanic or Latino (58,591 | 67.8%), White / Caucasian (34,557 | 40.0%), and Some other Race (32,357 | 37.4%).
Race in Whittier
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,3835.1%
Black / African American1,0151.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1770.2%
Hispanic or Latino58,59167.8%
Native / Alaskan1,7352.0%
White / Caucasian34,55740.0%
Two or more Races12,23514.1%
Some other Race32,35737.4%
Total86,459100.0%

Ancestry in Whittier

The most populous ancestries reported in Whittier are Mexican (47,654 | 55.1%), American (4,851 | 5.6%), Central American (4,842 | 5.6%), German (4,236 | 4.9%), and Irish (3,671 | 4.3%), together accounting for 75.5% of all Whittier residents.
Ancestry in Whittier
Ancestry# Population% Population
African890.1%
American4,8515.6%
Apache1080.1%
Arab2390.3%
Argentinean750.1%
Armenian7700.9%
Australian220.0%
Austrian180.0%
Bahamian100.0%
Basque190.0%
Bhutanese9401.1%
Bolivian220.0%
Brazilian40.0%
British2350.3%
Bulgarian780.1%
Burmese4760.5%
Cambodian70.0%
Canadian1080.1%
Celtic110.0%
Central American4,8425.6%
Central American Indian4100.5%
Cherokee880.1%
Chilean500.1%
Chinese490.1%
Chippewa100.0%
Colombian5250.6%
Comanche340.0%
Costa Rican790.1%
Croatian1210.1%
Cuban2370.3%
Czech190.0%
Czechoslovakian170.0%
Danish930.1%
Delaware220.0%
Dominican750.1%
Dutch6330.7%
Eastern European1680.2%
Ecuadorian4210.5%
Egyptian300.0%
English3,4564.0%
Estonian140.0%
European6180.7%
Filipino640.1%
Finnish1260.2%
French1,2071.4%
French American Indian70.0%
French Canadian320.0%
German4,2364.9%
Greek2180.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro820.1%
Guatemalan1,4761.7%
Honduran2870.3%
Hungarian1190.1%
Indian (Asian)1,4401.7%
Iranian530.1%
Irish3,6714.3%
Israeli70.0%
Italian2,8553.3%
Jamaican250.0%
Japanese60.0%
Kenyan80.0%
Korean1,3631.6%
Laotian420.1%
Latvian500.1%
Lebanese1020.1%
Lithuanian150.0%
Luxembourger70.0%
Malaysian2450.3%
Maltese440.1%
Mexican47,65455.1%
Mexican American Indian7220.8%
Native Hawaiian2330.3%
Navajo1660.2%
Nicaraguan3880.4%
Nigerian360.0%
Northern European460.1%
Norwegian4540.5%
Paiute670.1%
Pakistani470.1%
Panamanian630.1%
Peruvian1540.2%
Polish5240.6%
Portuguese1950.2%
Pueblo140.0%
Puerto Rican4760.5%
Romanian410.1%
Russian7390.9%
Salvadoran2,4982.9%
Samoan750.1%
Scandinavian1490.2%
Scotch-Irish2410.3%
Scottish7620.9%
Sioux1220.1%
Slovak90.0%
Slovene80.0%
South African240.0%
South American1,2721.5%
Spaniard1,1941.4%
Spanish2850.3%
Spanish American60.0%
Spanish American Indian360.0%
Sri Lankan1280.2%
Subsaharan African1570.2%
Swedish3950.5%
Swiss2060.2%
Thai7960.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian80.0%
Ukrainian930.1%
Vietnamese260.0%
Welsh2070.2%
Yaqui90.0%
Yugoslavian360.0%
Yuman70.0%
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Immigrants in Whittier

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Whittier came from Latin America (10,468 | 12.1%), Central America (9,710 | 11.2%), Mexico (7,423 | 8.6%), Asia (2,721 | 3.2%), and El Salvador (1,259 | 1.5%), together accounting for 36.5% of all Whittier residents.
Immigrants in Whittier
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1270.2%
Argentina220.0%
Armenia1590.2%
Asia2,7213.2%
Bangladesh130.0%
Belarus40.0%
Bolivia50.0%
Brazil110.0%
Bulgaria980.1%
Canada1290.2%
Caribbean2430.3%
Central America9,71011.2%
Chile280.0%
China6630.8%
Colombia1300.2%
Costa Rica310.0%
Cuba2190.3%
Czechoslovakia50.0%
Denmark50.0%
Dominican Republic240.0%
Eastern Africa590.1%
Eastern Asia1,0571.2%
Eastern Europe4140.5%
Ecuador1450.2%
Egypt370.0%
El Salvador1,2591.5%
England140.0%
Europe9961.1%
France630.1%
Germany1350.2%
Ghana120.0%
Greece330.0%
Guatemala5540.6%
Guyana180.0%
Honduras900.1%
Hong Kong1150.1%
India2370.3%
Indonesia360.0%
Iran430.1%
Ireland170.0%
Israel10.0%
Italy2040.2%
Japan1280.2%
Jordan760.1%
Kenya590.1%
Korea2590.3%
Kuwait1200.1%
Laos1790.2%
Latin America10,46812.1%
Lebanon240.0%
Liberia140.0%
Malaysia80.0%
Mexico7,4238.6%
Nepal110.0%
Netherlands200.0%
Nicaragua2230.3%
Nigeria40.0%
Northern Africa370.0%
Northern Europe830.1%
Panama670.1%
Peru990.1%
Philippines5420.6%
Poland380.0%
Portugal440.1%
Romania90.0%
Russia2080.2%
South Africa10.0%
South America5150.6%
South Central Asia3040.4%
South Eastern Asia9021.0%
Southern Europe2810.3%
Sweden120.0%
Syria520.1%
Taiwan1790.2%
Thailand200.0%
Turkey160.0%
Ukraine520.1%
Vietnam1170.1%
Western Africa300.0%
Western Asia4540.5%
Western Europe2180.3%
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Sex and Age in Whittier

Sex and Age in Whittier

The most populous age groups in Whittier are 10 to 14 Years (3,344 | 7.9%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (3,688 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,361 (5.6%)2,328 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years2,779 (6.5%)2,645 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years3,344 (7.9%)2,719 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years2,713 (6.4%)3,153 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years3,087 (7.2%)2,917 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years3,092 (7.3%)2,748 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,835 (6.7%)2,742 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years3,268 (7.7%)3,688 (8.4%)
40 to 44 Years3,178 (7.5%)3,070 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years2,419 (5.7%)2,607 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years3,234 (7.6%)2,585 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,642 (6.2%)2,942 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,260 (5.3%)2,649 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years1,930 (4.5%)1,982 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years1,309 (3.1%)1,640 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years705 (1.7%)1,003 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years802 (1.9%)867 (2.0%)
85 Years and over601 (1.4%)1,615 (3.7%)
Total42,559 (100.0%)43,900 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Whittier

Median Family Size in Whittier

The median family size in Whittier is 3.61 persons per family, with married-couple families (13,798 | 69.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.74 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (4,376 | 22.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.27 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Whittier
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,798 (69.4%)3.74
Single Male/Father1,701 (8.6%)3.48
Single Female/Mother4,376 (22.0%)3.27
Total Families19,875 (100.0%)3.61

Median Household Size in Whittier

The median household size in Whittier is 3.08 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,701 | 6.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.06 persons per household. non-family households (7,614 | 27.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Whittier
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,798 (50.2%)3.79
Single Male/Father1,701 (6.2%)4.06
Single Female/Mother4,376 (15.9%)3.63
Non-family7,614 (27.7%)1.27
Total Households27,489 (100.0%)3.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in Whittier

Out of a total of 27,489 households in Whittier, 19,875 (72.3%) are family households, while 7,614 (27.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,533, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,115.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Whittier
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,115 (22.3%)
2-Person Households5,533 (20.1%)1,273 (4.6%)
3-Person Households5,104 (18.6%)116 (0.4%)
4-Person Households5,151 (18.7%)62 (0.2%)
5-Person Households2,256 (8.2%)27 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,256 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households575 (2.1%)21 (0.1%)
Total19,875 (72.3%)7,614 (27.7%)

Female Fertility in Whittier

Fertility by Age in Whittier

Average fertility rate in Whittier is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 51.3% 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 years449 (51.3%)53.0
35 to 50 years426 (48.7%)43.0
Total875 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whittier

81.9% of women with births (875) in Whittier are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 21.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 14.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whittier
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years352 (78.4%)97 (21.6%)
35 to 50 years365 (85.7%)61 (14.3%)
Total717 (81.9%)158 (18.1%)

Fertility by Education in Whittier

Average fertility rate in Whittier is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 2.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 36.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Whittier
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (0.8%)2.0
High School Diploma227 (25.9%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree320 (36.6%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree162 (18.5%)40.0
Graduate Degree159 (18.2%)75.0
Total875 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whittier

18.1% of women with births in Whittier are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 91.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 40.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whittier
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
High School Diploma208 (91.6%)19 (8.4%)
College or Associate's Degree293 (91.6%)27 (8.4%)
Bachelor's Degree96 (59.3%)66 (40.7%)
Graduate Degree114 (71.7%)45 (28.3%)
Total717 (81.9%)158 (18.1%)

Income in Whittier

Income Overview in Whittier

Per Capita Income in Whittier is $37,433, while median incomes of families and households are $98,365 and $89,686 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income86,459$37,433
Median Family Income19,875$98,365
Mean Family Income19,875$125,061
Median Household Income27,489$89,686
Mean Household Income27,489$113,460
Income Deficit19,875$11,735
Wage / Income Gap (%)86,45923.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)86,45976.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index86,4590.43

Earnings by Sex in Whittier

Average Earnings in Whittier are $45,648, $51,817 for men and $39,715 for women, a difference of 23.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Whittier
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male23,488 (53.8%)$51,817
Female20,151 (46.2%)$39,715
Total43,639 (100.0%)$45,648

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whittier

The most common earnings brackets in Whittier are $100,000+ for men (5,056 | 21.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (2,501 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whittier
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less656 (2.8%)978 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999451 (1.9%)654 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499459 (1.9%)687 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999271 (1.1%)526 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499487 (2.1%)1,040 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999429 (1.8%)483 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499569 (2.4%)466 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999500 (2.1%)427 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499747 (3.2%)692 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999495 (2.1%)667 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,632 (7.0%)1,311 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,333 (5.7%)1,141 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,064 (4.5%)1,060 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,086 (4.6%)1,217 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,267 (5.4%)755 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999959 (4.1%)737 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,701 (7.2%)1,333 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,725 (7.3%)1,108 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,601 (11.1%)2,501 (12.4%)
$100,000+5,056 (21.5%)2,368 (11.7%)
Total23,488 (100.0%)20,151 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whittier

Average earnings in Whittier are $58,213 for men and $45,526 for women, a difference of 21.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,453, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,362. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $91,071, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,418.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whittier
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,362$24,418
High School Diploma$46,057$35,369
College or Associate's Degree$61,064$42,157
Bachelor's Degree$70,905$61,200
Graduate Degree$108,453$91,071
Total$58,213$45,526

Family Income in Whittier

Family Income Brackets in Whittier

According to the Whittier family income data, there are 3,975 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 179 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Whittier
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004572.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991790.9%
$15,000 to $24,9996363.2%
$25,000 to $34,9997353.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,7899.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993,14015.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993,10015.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993,97520.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992,76313.9%
$200,000+3,10015.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whittier

7+ person families (454 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Whittier with $132,700 per family, while 2-person families (6,463 | 32.5%) have the highest median income of $41,380 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whittier
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,463 (32.5%)$82,759
3-Person Families5,198 (26.2%)$102,037
4-Person Families4,727 (23.8%)$121,334
5-Person Families2,009 (10.1%)$117,656
6-Person Families1,024 (5.1%)$86,081
7+ Person Families454 (2.3%)$132,700
Total19,875 (100.0%)$98,365

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whittier

The median family income in Whittier is $98,365, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,894) having the highest median family income of $154,810, while families with no earners (2,049) have the lowest median family income of $46,406, accounting for 14.6% and 10.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Whittier
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,049 (10.3%)$46,406
1 Earner6,461 (32.5%)$72,421
2 Earners8,471 (42.6%)$123,808
3+ Earners2,894 (14.6%)$154,810
Total19,875 (100.0%)$98,365

Household Income in Whittier

Household Income Brackets in Whittier

With 5,003 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Whittier, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 632 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Whittier
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1004.0%
$10,000 to $14,9996322.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6225.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5125.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,6399.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994,06814.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993,60113.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995,00318.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,65613.3%
$200,000+3,65613.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Whittier

The median household income in Whittier is $89,686, with the highest median household income of $108,561 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,435 households (41.6%) 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 532 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Whittier
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years532 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years8,767 (31.9%)$96,788
45 to 64 Years11,435 (41.6%)$108,561
65+ Years6,755 (24.6%)$52,209
Total27,489 (100.0%)$89,686

Poverty in Whittier

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whittier

With 7.9% poverty level for males and 9.7% for females among the residents of Whittier, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 108 males (15.0%) and 162 females (23.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (7.2%)199 (8.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)110 (21.7%)
6 to 11 Years335 (9.0%)252 (8.2%)
12 to 14 Years134 (7.0%)138 (8.3%)
15 Years108 (15.0%)162 (23.4%)
16 and 17 Years40 (3.9%)182 (16.6%)
18 to 24 Years357 (9.7%)423 (10.6%)
25 to 34 Years440 (7.4%)387 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years524 (8.2%)655 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years294 (5.2%)332 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years463 (9.5%)522 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years278 (8.8%)437 (12.4%)
75 Years and over143 (7.0%)377 (11.4%)
Total3,287 (7.9%)4,176 (9.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whittier

According to the poverty statistics in Whittier, males aged 5 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 93.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,188 (92.7%)2,051 (91.2%)
5 Years410 (100.0%)396 (78.3%)
6 to 11 Years3,399 (91.0%)2,827 (91.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,766 (92.9%)1,516 (91.7%)
15 Years611 (85.0%)531 (76.6%)
16 and 17 Years994 (96.1%)915 (83.4%)
18 to 24 Years3,337 (90.3%)3,566 (89.4%)
25 to 34 Years5,476 (92.6%)5,081 (92.9%)
35 to 44 Years5,892 (91.8%)6,103 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,329 (94.8%)4,856 (93.6%)
55 to 64 Years4,399 (90.5%)5,015 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,864 (91.1%)3,097 (87.6%)
75 Years and over1,891 (93.0%)2,940 (88.6%)
Total38,556 (92.1%)38,894 (90.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whittier

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Whittier show that 3.4% or 467 of the total 13,798 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 21.0%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 203 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whittier
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,027 (97.2%)203 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children5,122 (96.7%)177 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children1,137 (93.8%)75 (6.2%)
5 or more Children45 (78.9%)12 (21.0%)
Total13,331 (96.6%)467 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whittier

According to the poverty data in Whittier, 11.0% or 187 single-father households and 10.5% or 459 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 122 households (15.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (64.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whittier
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children65 (7.7%)152 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children122 (15.6%)234 (12.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)53 (16.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)20 (64.5%)
Total187 (11.0%)459 (10.5%)

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

The poverty data for Whittier shows that 467 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 646 of the single-parent households (10.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (21.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (37.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whittier
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children203 (2.8%)217 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children177 (3.3%)356 (13.3%)
3 or 4 Children75 (6.2%)53 (14.1%)
5 or more Children12 (21.0%)20 (37.0%)
Total467 (3.4%)646 (10.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Whittier

Employment by Class of Employer in Whittier

Among the 39,944 employed individuals in Whittier, private company employees (26,381 | 66.0%), local government employees (4,892 | 12.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (3,250 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Whittier
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26,38166.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,0582.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,8364.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,2508.1%
Local Government Employees4,89212.2%
State Government Employees1,8094.5%
Federal Government Employees6781.7%
Unpaid Family Workers400.1%
Total39,944100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Whittier

According to the labor force statistics for Whittier, out of the total population over 16 years of age (68,871), 62.5% or 43,044 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 2,281 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.0% or 9,218 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.7% or 322 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Whittier
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,162 (26.1%)322 (27.7%)
20 to 24 Years4,077 (67.9%)294 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years4,608 (78.9%)318 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years4,529 (81.2%)168 (3.7%)
35 to 44 Years10,907 (82.6%)491 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years9,218 (85.0%)203 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years3,959 (70.9%)198 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,818 (57.4%)237 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,592 (23.2%)35 (2.2%)
75 Years and over179 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total43,044 (62.5%)2,281 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whittier

According to labor force statistics for Whittier, 78.4% of individuals (36,032) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (45,959) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 1,621 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 89.1% or 12,058 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.3% or 183 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whittier
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,510 (58.5%)313 (7.3%)
High School Diploma9,534 (71.4%)815 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree11,944 (80.8%)621 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12,058 (89.1%)392 (2.9%)
Total36,032 (78.4%)2,068 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Whittier

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whittier are Community & Social Service (5,405 | 13.3%), Management (4,279 | 10.5%), Education Instruction & Library (3,269 | 8.0%), Business & Financial (2,287 | 5.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,926 | 4.7%).
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 Architecture & Engineering (83.1%), Computers & Mathematics (77.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (68.8%), Education Instruction & Library (68.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,343 (54.8%)1,936 (45.2%)
Business & Financial837 (36.6%)1,450 (63.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,311 (72.5%)498 (27.5%)
Computers & Mathematics596 (77.0%)178 (23.0%)
Architecture & Engineering628 (83.1%)128 (16.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science87 (31.2%)192 (68.8%)
Community & Social Service 2,075 (38.4%)3,330 (61.6%)
Education, Arts & Media309 (39.4%)475 (60.6%)
Legal Services & Support185 (39.0%)289 (61.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1,047 (32.0%)2,222 (68.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment534 (60.8%)344 (39.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating635 (33.0%)1,291 (67.0%)
Health Technologists452 (36.2%)797 (63.8%)
Total (Category)7,201 (45.9%)8,505 (54.1%)
Total (Overall)22,239 (54.6%)18,521 (45.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Whittier are Food Preparation & Serving (1,435 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (1,248 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (1,224 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,011 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (718 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Whittier

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Whittier, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.4%), Security & Protection (79.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.8%), Personal Care & Service (68.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support265 (21.2%)983 (78.8%)
Security & Protection971 (79.3%)253 (20.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention471 (69.0%)212 (31.0%)
Law Enforcement500 (92.4%)41 (7.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving652 (45.4%)783 (54.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance487 (48.2%)524 (51.8%)
Personal Care & Service227 (31.6%)491 (68.4%)
Total (Category)2,602 (46.2%)3,034 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)22,239 (54.6%)18,521 (45.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Whittier are Office & Administration (5,998 | 14.7%), and Sales & Related (4,220 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Whittier

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,352 (55.7%)1,868 (44.3%)
Office & Administration2,181 (36.4%)3,817 (63.6%)
Total (Category)4,533 (44.4%)5,685 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)22,239 (54.6%)18,521 (45.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Whittier are Construction & Extraction (1,903 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,211 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (132 | 0.3%).
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 & Forestry107 (81.1%)25 (18.9%)
Construction & Extraction1,874 (98.5%)29 (1.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,179 (97.4%)32 (2.6%)
Total (Category)3,160 (97.4%)86 (2.6%)
Total (Overall)22,239 (54.6%)18,521 (45.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Whittier are Production (2,525 | 6.2%), Transportation (1,766 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (1,663 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Whittier

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Whittier
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,991 (78.8%)534 (21.1%)
Transportation1,519 (86.0%)247 (14.0%)
Material Moving1,233 (74.1%)430 (25.9%)
Total (Category)4,743 (79.7%)1,211 (20.3%)
Total (Overall)22,239 (54.6%)18,521 (45.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Whittier

Employment Industries in Whittier

The major employment industries in Whittier include Educational Services (4,981 | 12.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,939 | 12.1%), Manufacturing (4,323 | 10.6%), Retail Trade (4,047 | 9.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (2,584 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Whittier

Employment Industries by Sex in Whittier

The Whittier industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (87.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (85.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (73.7%), and Educational Services (66.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Whittier
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting215 (85.3%)37 (14.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,242 (87.3%)325 (12.7%)
Manufacturing3,216 (74.4%)1,107 (25.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,166 (56.8%)887 (43.2%)
Retail Trade2,058 (50.8%)1,989 (49.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,986 (76.9%)598 (23.1%)
Utilities505 (83.8%)98 (16.3%)
Information522 (73.7%)186 (26.3%)
Finance & Insurance647 (49.5%)660 (50.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing626 (68.3%)291 (31.7%)
Professional & Scientific1,224 (52.2%)1,121 (47.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support900 (57.7%)660 (42.3%)
Educational Services1,668 (33.5%)3,313 (66.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,301 (26.3%)3,638 (73.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation644 (62.0%)394 (38.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,062 (44.4%)1,332 (55.6%)
Public Administration1,258 (56.4%)972 (43.6%)
Total22,239 (54.6%)18,521 (45.4%)

Education in Whittier

School Enrollment in Whittier

The most common levels of schooling among the 23,622 students in Whittier are college / undergraduate (6,087 | 25.8%), high school (4,695 | 19.9%), and middle school (4,566 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Whittier
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9193.9%
Kindergarten1,3165.6%
Elementary School4,11217.4%
Middle School4,56619.3%
High School4,69519.9%
College / Undergraduate6,08725.8%
Graduate / Professional1,9278.2%
Total23,622100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whittier

Out of a total of 23,622 students who are enrolled in schools in Whittier, 4,228 (17.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19,394 (82.1%) 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 433 (48.1% 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 3,110 (91.5% 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 Olds467 (51.9%)433 (48.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,455 (88.1%)603 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,292 (89.8%)603 (10.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,110 (91.5%)287 (8.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,426 (78.9%)382 (21.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,176 (74.6%)741 (25.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,333 (67.9%)630 (32.1%)
35 Years and over1,131 (67.2%)553 (32.8%)
Total19,394 (82.1%)4,228 (17.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whittier

Business (3,064 | 17.4%), social sciences (1,719 | 9.8%), education (1,693 | 9.6%), psychology (1,553 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (1,223 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 17,631 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 & Mathematics6543.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,0075.7%
Physical & Health Sciences3191.8%
Psychology1,5538.8%
Social Sciences1,7199.8%
Engineering1,2096.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1761.0%
Science & Technology1,1366.4%
Business3,06417.4%
Education1,6939.6%
Literature & Languages8334.7%
Liberal Arts & History1,2226.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1,0706.1%
Communications7534.3%
Arts & Humanities1,2236.9%
Total17,631100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Whittier

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whittier

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Whittier are males with 2 vehicles (8,527, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,018, making up 47.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whittier
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle733 (3.4%)345 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle2,514 (11.6%)2,295 (12.8%)
2 Vehicles8,527 (39.4%)7,018 (39.1%)
3 Vehicles5,418 (25.0%)4,877 (27.2%)
4 Vehicles2,927 (13.5%)2,494 (13.9%)
5 or more Vehicles1,540 (7.1%)920 (5.1%)
Total21,659 (100.0%)17,949 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Whittier

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Whittier are 15 to 19 minutes (5,186 commuters, 14.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (4,933 commuters, 13.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (4,476 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Whittier
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3771.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1,7704.8%
10 to 14 Minutes3,3639.2%
15 to 19 Minutes5,18614.2%
20 to 24 Minutes4,47612.2%
25 to 29 Minutes3,0088.2%
30 to 34 Minutes4,93313.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1,9075.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1,4964.1%
45 to 59 Minutes3,74710.2%
60 to 89 Minutes4,29611.7%
90 or more Minutes2,0025.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Whittier

The most common commute times in Whittier are 30 to 34 minutes (2,695 commuters, 13.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,843 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Whittier
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes233 (1.2%)144 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes867 (4.3%)903 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,162 (10.7%)1,201 (7.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,343 (11.6%)2,843 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,212 (11.0%)2,264 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,662 (8.2%)1,346 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,695 (13.4%)2,238 (13.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,192 (5.9%)715 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes626 (3.1%)870 (5.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,349 (11.7%)1,398 (8.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,459 (12.2%)1,837 (11.2%)
90 or more Minutes1,359 (6.7%)643 (3.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whittier

The most frequent times of departure to work in Whittier are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,451, 17.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,926, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whittier
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,102 (10.4%)557 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,239 (6.1%)569 (3.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,210 (6.0%)324 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,901 (9.4%)1,453 (8.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,371 (6.8%)1,871 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,451 (17.1%)3,926 (23.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,948 (9.7%)1,777 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,393 (11.9%)2,089 (12.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM700 (3.5%)708 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,070 (5.3%)928 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM606 (3.0%)454 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM214 (1.1%)190 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,136 (5.6%)803 (4.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM818 (4.1%)753 (4.6%)
Total20,159 (100.0%)16,402 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Whittier

Occupancy by Ownership in Whittier

Of the total 27,489 dwellings in Whittier, owner-occupied units account for 15,599 (56.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 11,890 (43.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Whittier
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,59956.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11,89043.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units27,489100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Whittier

Occupancy by Household Size in Whittier
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,11522.3%
2-Person Household6,80624.8%
3-Person Household5,22019.0%
4+ Person Household9,34834.0%
Total Housing Units27,489100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whittier

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whittier
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,685 (43.9%)3,430 (56.1%)
2-Person Household4,232 (62.2%)2,574 (37.8%)
3-Person Household3,115 (59.7%)2,105 (40.3%)
4+ Person Household5,567 (59.6%)3,781 (40.5%)
Total Housing Units15,599 (56.8%)11,890 (43.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whittier

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whittier
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,108 (43.5%)1,439 (56.5%)
High School Diploma2,795 (42.0%)3,861 (58.0%)
College/Associate Degree5,496 (55.5%)4,402 (44.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,200 (73.9%)2,188 (26.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whittier

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whittier
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,51512.8%
35 to 44 Years5,78421.0%
45 to 54 Years5,79521.1%
55 to 64 Years5,64020.5%
65 to 74 Years3,47412.6%
75 to 84 Years2,0617.5%
85 Years and Over1,2204.4%
Total27,489100.0%

Housing Finances in Whittier

Median Income by Occupancy in Whittier

Median Income by Occupancy in Whittier
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,599 (56.8%)$121,523
Renter-Occupied11,890 (43.2%)$61,277
Average27,489 (100.0%)$89,686

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whittier

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whittier
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000322 (2.1%)545 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99989 (0.6%)150 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999175 (1.1%)459 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999118 (0.8%)355 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999456 (2.9%)704 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999667 (4.3%)838 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999892 (5.7%)1,759 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,816 (11.6%)2,252 (18.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,692 (10.8%)1,896 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,287 (21.1%)1,708 (14.4%)
$150,000 or more6,085 (39.0%)1,224 (10.3%)
Total15,599 (100.0%)11,890 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whittier

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whittier
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300345 (2.2%)181 (1.5%)
$300 to $4991,042 (6.7%)201 (1.7%)
$500 to $7991,789 (11.5%)282 (2.4%)
$800 to $999583 (3.7%)276 (2.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,427 (9.1%)3,022 (25.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,470 (9.4%)4,126 (34.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,763 (11.3%)2,125 (17.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,142 (13.7%)926 (7.8%)
$3,000 or more5,038 (32.3%)491 (4.1%)
Total15,599 (100.0%)11,890 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Whittier

Housing Structures in Whittier

Housing Structures in Whittier
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17,95965.3%
Single Unit, Attached1,4435.2%
2 Unit Apartments5832.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,3705.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,0417.4%
10 or more Apartments3,83514.0%
Mobile Home / Other2580.9%
Total27,489100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whittier

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whittier
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached14,203 (79.1%)3,756 (20.9%)
Single Unit, Attached680 (47.1%)763 (52.9%)
2 Unit Apartments23 (4.0%)560 (96.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments164 (12.0%)1,206 (88.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments119 (5.8%)1,922 (94.2%)
10 or more Apartments207 (5.4%)3,628 (94.6%)
Mobile Home / Other203 (78.7%)55 (21.3%)
Total15,599 (56.8%)11,890 (43.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whittier

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whittier
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room131 (0.8%)970 (8.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms542 (3.5%)3,634 (30.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,414 (34.7%)5,670 (47.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,914 (44.3%)1,348 (11.3%)
8 or more Rooms2,598 (16.7%)268 (2.2%)
Total15,599 (100.0%)11,890 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whittier

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whittier
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,839 (82.3%)7,539 (63.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas172 (1.1%)233 (2.0%)
Electricity2,217 (14.2%)3,446 (29.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels226 (1.5%)34 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used145 (0.9%)638 (5.4%)
Total15,599 (100.0%)11,890 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Whittier

Household Vehicle Usage in Whittier
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle496 (3.2%)1,151 (9.7%)
1 Vehicle2,630 (16.9%)4,151 (34.9%)
2 Vehicles5,896 (37.8%)4,512 (38.0%)
3 or more Vehicles6,577 (42.2%)2,076 (17.5%)
Total15,599 (100.0%)11,890 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Whittier

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Whittier

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,27711,322
Median Property Value$681,100$716,900
Median Household Income$67,987$5,227
Monthly Housing Costs$600$5,038
Real Estate Taxes$3,067$232

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whittier

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whittier
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000162 (3.8%)92 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99993 (2.2%)28 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999135 (3.2%)320 (2.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999464 (10.8%)753 (6.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,773 (41.4%)5,150 (45.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,114 (26.1%)3,373 (29.8%)
$1,000,000 or more536 (12.5%)1,606 (14.2%)
Total4,277 (100.0%)11,322 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whittier

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whittier
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000217 (5.1%)157 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999481 (11.3%)194 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999417 (9.8%)268 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999561 (13.1%)250 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999654 (15.3%)331 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999364 (8.5%)1,162 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999725 (17.0%)1,328 (11.7%)
$150,000 or more858 (20.1%)2,562 (22.6%)
Total4,277 (100.0%)11,322 (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 2.0x315 (7.4%)139,589 (1,232.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x143 (3.3%)595 (5.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x260 (6.1%)1,049 (9.3%)
4.0x or more3,461 (80.9%)2,062 (18.2%)
Total4,277 (100.0%)11,322 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whittier

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whittier
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800206 (4.8%)84 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499374 (8.7%)40 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4993,515 (82.2%)197 (1.7%)
Total4,277 (100.0%)11,322 (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 Years5,540 (98.2%)103 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years14,669 (96.9%)477 (3.2%)
19 to 25 Years7,686 (91.3%)732 (8.7%)
26 to 34 Years8,955 (87.6%)1,263 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years11,523 (87.3%)1,681 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years9,942 (92.0%)869 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years9,913 (95.3%)486 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years6,524 (97.7%)152 (2.3%)
75 Years and older5,346 (99.9%)5 (0.1%)
Total80,098 (93.3%)5,768 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whittier
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,540 (98.2%)103 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen14,669 (96.9%)477 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,686 (91.3%)732 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whittier

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whittier
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,041 (88.7%)644 (11.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9999,186 (90.3%)989 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,681 (90.8%)1,179 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,088 (91.6%)1,021 (8.4%)
$100,000 and over42,007 (95.7%)1,893 (4.3%)

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 61,851 (32.8%)3,927 (69.6%)
6 to 18 Years4,998 (33.0%)10,112 (66.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,696 (20.2%)6,146 (73.0%)
25 to 34 Years2,546 (24.9%)6,657 (65.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,155 (16.3%)9,694 (73.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,280 (11.8%)8,817 (81.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,218 (21.3%)8,121 (78.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,763 (86.3%)2,921 (43.8%)
75 Years and over5,222 (97.6%)2,292 (42.8%)
Total27,729 (32.3%)58,687 (68.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whittier

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whittier
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years202 (2.6%)214 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years556 (5.6%)576 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,320 (7.8%)1,436 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years407 (13.0%)746 (21.1%)
75 Years and over983 (48.3%)1,766 (53.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Whittier

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (0.2%)34 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years29 (0.3%)21 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years376 (2.2%)200 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years198 (6.3%)185 (5.2%)
75 Years and over622 (30.6%)750 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.1%)44 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years27 (0.3%)69 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years158 (0.9%)156 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years47 (1.5%)88 (2.5%)
75 Years and over220 (10.8%)461 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years171 (2.2%)207 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years389 (3.9%)447 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years430 (2.5%)669 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years134 (4.3%)107 (3.0%)
75 Years and over292 (14.4%)793 (23.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (0.4%)34 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years154 (1.5%)49 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years686 (4.1%)871 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years245 (7.8%)524 (14.8%)
75 Years and over687 (33.8%)1,472 (44.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Whittier: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years84 (1.1%)86 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years182 (1.8%)56 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years467 (2.8%)408 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years84 (2.7%)195 (5.5%)
75 Years and over347 (17.1%)1,079 (32.5%)

Technology Access in Whittier

Computing Device Access in Whittier

Computing Device Access in Whittier
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22,93483.4%
Smartphone24,58889.4%
Tablet19,34570.4%
No Computing Device1,7676.4%
Total27,489100.0%

Internet Access in Whittier

Internet Access in Whittier
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.1%
Broadband Home20,62175.0%
Cellular Data Only2,2008.0%
Satellite Internet2,90910.6%
No Internet3,16411.5%
Total27,489100.0%

Whittier Summary

Whittier, California is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. It is located about 12 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and is part of the Gateway Cities region. The city has a population of 85,331 as of the 2010 census, making it the ninth largest city in Los Angeles County.

History

Whittier was founded in 1887 by Quakers who had migrated from Pennsylvania. The city was named after the Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier. The city was incorporated in 1898 and has since grown to become a major residential and commercial center in the Los Angeles area.

Geography

Whittier is located in the San Gabriel Valley, about 12 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is bordered by the cities of La Habra Heights to the north, La Mirada to the east, Santa Fe Springs to the south, and Pico Rivera to the west. The city covers an area of 8.1 square miles and has a population density of 10,521 people per square mile.

Economy

Whittier’s economy is largely based on retail and services. The city is home to several major shopping centers, including the Whittwood Town Center, the Quad at Whittier, and the Whittier Village Shopping Center. The city is also home to several major employers, including the Whittier College, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, and the Whittier Union High School District.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Whittier had a population of 85,331. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 2.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 15.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 19.3% from other races, and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.2% of the population.
The median household income in Whittier was $54,845 in 2018. The median age of the city’s population was 36.2 years. The city’s population is largely made up of young professionals and families.
Whittier is a diverse city with a rich history and a vibrant economy. It is home to a variety of businesses, educational institutions, and cultural attractions. The city is a great place to live, work, and play, and is a great place to call home.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Whittier?
Total Population of Whittier is 86,459.
What is the Total Male Population of Whittier?
Total Male Population of Whittier is 42,559.
What is the Total Female Population of Whittier?
Total Female Population of Whittier is 43,900.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Whittier?
There are 96.95 Males per 100 Females in Whittier.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Whittier?
There are 103.15 Females per 100 Males in Whittier.
What is the Median Population Age in Whittier?
Median Population Age in Whittier is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Whittier
Average Family Size in Whittier is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Whittier
Average Household Size in Whittier is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Whittier?
Per Capita income in Whittier is $37,433.
What is the Median Family Income in Whittier?
Median Family Income in Whittier is $98,365.
What is the Median Household income in Whittier?
Median Household Income in Whittier is $89,686.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Whittier?
Income or Wage Gap in Whittier is 23.4%.
Women in Whittier earn 76.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Whittier?
Family Income Deficit in Whittier is $11,735.
Families that are below poverty line in Whittier earn $11,735 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Whittier?
Inequality or Gini Index in Whittier is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Whittier?
There are 43,044 People in the Labor Forcein in Whittier.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Whittier?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Whittier.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Whittier?
Unemployment Rate in Whittier is 5.3%.