Whittier is a city located in Chugach Census Area Alaska. Whittier has a 2024 population of 257. Whittier is currently declining at a rate of -2.28% annually and its population has decreased by -7.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 279 in 2020.
The average household income in Whittier is $69,677 with a poverty rate of 22.28%. The median age in Whittier is 36.5 years: 46.2 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whittier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 47.75% |
| Asian | 92 | 24.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 13.53% |
| Native American | 26 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 5.84% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.8% |
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 155 | 2.3 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.11 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Married | 62 | 3.32 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Female | 21 | 2.76 | 4.8 | 95.2 |
| Male | 7 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
27.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 6.83% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 12.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 16.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 37.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 56 | 22.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 121 | 41 |
| Asian | 47 | 46 | 10 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 19 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $100,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,875 | $0 | $16,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $0 | $26,667 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $0 | $38,750 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$26,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.81% of Whittier residents speak only English, while 38.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 32.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 92 | 28 | 30.43% |
| Islander | 51 | 25 | 49.02% |
| White | 180 | 21 | 11.67% |
| Multiple | 22 | 7 | 31.82% |
| Native | 26 | 3 | 11.54% |
22.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.14%
Male Poverty Rate
18.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whittier is Islander, with 49.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whittier is Native, with 11.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.96% |
| Some College | 12.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 21.15% |
| Female Employed | 3.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,231 | $78,521 |
| Households | $48,828 | $69,677 |
| Married Families | $68,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,083 | $54,725 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 18.84% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 41.67% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 50% |
| Native American | 1 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.45% |
| Other Race | 1 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
13%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
22.28%
Born in Whittier
79.31%
Native Born
20.69%
Foreign Born
8.49%
Non Citizen
12.2%
Naturalized
79.31% of Whittier residents were born in the United States, with 22.28% having been born in Alaska. 8.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 230 | -6 | -2.54% |
| 2028 | 236 | -5 | -2.07% |
| 2027 | 241 | -6 | -2.43% |
| 2026 | 247 | -5 | -1.98% |
| 2025 | 252 | -5 | -1.95% |
| 2024 | 257 | -6 | -2.28% |
| 2023 | 263 | -6 | -2.23% |
| 2022 | 269 | -4 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 273 | -6 | -2.15% |
| 2020 | 279 | 73 | 35.44% |
| 2019 | 206 | -1 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 207 | -2 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 209 | -1 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 210 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 210 | -4 | -1.87% |
| 2014 | 214 | -7 | -3.17% |
| 2013 | 221 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 220 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 221 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 220 | 0 | 0% |