South Whittier, California Population 2022
South Whittier is a city located in California. South Whittier has a 2020 population of 60,357. South Whittier is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 5.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 57,156 in 2010.
The average household income in South Whittier is $87,172 with a poverty rate of 9.63%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,536 per month, and the median house value is $474,800. The median age in South Whittier is 33.4 years, 32.9 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
South Whittier Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Whittierwas:
- Other race: 47.70%
- White: 41.02%
- Asian: 5.48%
- Two or more races: 3.36%
- Native American: 1.18%
- Black or African American: 0.93%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.33%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Some Other Race | 28,789 | 47.70% |
| White | 24,758 | 41.02% |
| Asian | 3,307 | 5.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2,028 | 3.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 712 | 1.18% |
| Black or African American | 562 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 201 | 0.33% |
South Whittier Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,471 | 3.88 | 65.2 |
| Married | 9,034 | 4.49 | 71.1 |
| Non Family | 2,831 | 1.47 | 59.3 |
| Female | 2,672 | 4.39 | 55.5 |
| Male | 934 | 3.87 | 54.4 |
4.23
Average Family Size
3.88
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,275 | 11.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,260 | 8.49% |
| High School Graduate | 12,965 | 33.78% |
| Some College | 9,248 | 24.10% |
| Associates Degree | 2,769 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,169 | 10.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,695 | 4.42% |
South Whittier Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,317 | 21,817 | 3,393 |
| Other Race | 16,930 | 12,899 | 1,672 |
| White | 6,508 | 5,759 | 1,082 |
| Asian | 2,487 | 2,214 | 1,125 |
| 2+ Races | 1,014 | 932 | 262 |
| Native American | 440 | 360 | 33 |
| Black | 363 | 357 | 92 |
| Islander | 122 | 119 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.24%.
$38,418
Average Earnings
$42,016
Average Male
$34,343
Average Female
South Whittier Language by Age
South Whittier Language
44.07% of South Whittier residents speak only English, while 55.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.59% of the population.
South Whittier Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46,588 | 4,602 | 9.88% |
| Other | 3,162 | NaN% | |
| White | 8,014 | 826 | 10.31% |
| Asian | 3,298 | 217 | 6.58% |
| Multiple | 1,998 | 159 | 7.96% |
| Native | 712 | 33 | 4.63% |
| Black | 533 | 27 | 5.07% |
9.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.34%
Male Poverty Rate
9.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in South Whittier
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Whittier is White, with 10.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Whittier is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.57%.
South Whittier Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
South Whittier Married by Age and Sex
South Whittier Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
South Whittier Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,093 | 5.72% |
| Hispanic | 791 | 2.35% |
| Other Race | 338 | 1.63% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 4.69% |
| Black | 40 | 9.30% |
| Native American | 33 | 6.02% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.18% |
| Islander | 25 | 17.01% |
South Whittier Veterans by Education
5.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.54%
Born in South Whittier
74.59%
Native Born
25.41%
Foreign Born
10.83%
Non Citizen
14.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
74.59% of South Whittier residents were born in the United States, with 67.54% having been born in California. 10.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60,357 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 60,357 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 60,357 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 60,357 | 261 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 60,096 | 96 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 60,000 | 687 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 59,313 | -45 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 59,358 | 1,030 | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 58,328 | -838 | -1.42% |
| 2013 | 59,166 | 855 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 58,311 | 299 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 58,012 | 856 | 1.50% |
| 2010 | 57,156 | 0.00% |