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 $79,962 with a poverty rate of 15.92%. The median age in Whittier is 29.8 years: 37.5 years for males, and 28.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whittier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 47.56% |
| Asian | 139 | 29.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 9.13% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 8.07% |
| Native American | 22 | 4.67% |
| Other race | 5 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 167 | 2.65 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Married | 72 | 3.6 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Non Family | 67 | 1.22 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 17 | 4.06 | 5.9 | 94.1 |
| Male | 11 | 2.91 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
35.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 8.47% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 12.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 26.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 4.07% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 27.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 60 | 20.34% |
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 | 148 | 133 | 42 |
| Asian | 66 | 64 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 26 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| Native American | 20 | 18 | 1 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 78.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,944 | $74,583 | $56,181 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $39,018 | $0 | $26,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,446 | $39,196 | $41,944 |
| Some College | $36,364 | $36,319 | $36,563 |
$40,446
Average Earnings
$39,196
Average Male
$41,944
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.96% of Whittier residents speak only English, while 36.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 28.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 23 | 11.17% |
| Islander | 43 | 16 | 37.21% |
| Multiple | 38 | 15 | 39.47% |
| Asian | 139 | 15 | 10.79% |
| Native | 22 | 6 | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 2 | 6.67% |
15.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.43%
Male Poverty Rate
13.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whittier is Multiple, with 39.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whittier is Hispanic, with 6.67% 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 16.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32% |
| Some College | 20.62% |
| High School | 17.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 9.38% |
| Female Employed | 2.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,125 | $89,538 |
| Households | $57,188 | $79,962 |
| Married Families | $85,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,313 | $61,504 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
37
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 18.67% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 7.14% |
| Native American | 1 | 5% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.27% |
| Other Race | 1 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
34.18%
Born in Whittier
84.08%
Native Born
15.92%
Foreign Born
5.52%
Non Citizen
10.4%
Naturalized
84.08% of Whittier residents were born in the United States, with 34.18% having been born in Alaska. 5.52% 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% |