East Whittier is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. East Whittier has a 2024 population of 11,956. East Whittier is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 17.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,182 in 2020.
The average household income in East Whittier is $108,110 with a poverty rate of 6.22%. The median age in East Whittier is 39.3 years: 39 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Whittier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,123 | 49.99% |
| Other race | 2,397 | 23.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,566 | 15.28% |
| Asian | 714 | 6.97% |
| Black or African American | 329 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 113 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.06% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,345 | 3.05 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 2,155 | 3.58 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Non Family | 814 | 1.37 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Male | 194 | 3.05 | 32 | 68 |
| Female | 182 | 4.22 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 396 | 5.57% |
| Associates Degree | 697 | 9.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,405 | 19.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 736 | 10.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,855 | 26.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 209 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 1,815 | 25.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,666 | 3,205 | 826 |
| White | 2,552 | 2,468 | 897 |
| Other Race | 1,625 | 1,428 | 340 |
| 2+ Races | 985 | 798 | 216 |
| Asian | 511 | 481 | 244 |
| Black | 250 | 239 | 107 |
| Native American | 71 | 48 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,800 | $104,479 | $77,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,000 | $102,832 | $72,471 |
| High School Graduate | $41,731 | $41,517 | $42,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,000 | $38,875 | $13,920 |
| Overall | $54,787 | $62,333 | $45,655 |
| Some College | $52,894 | $64,098 | $40,610 |
$54,787
Average Earnings
$62,333
Average Male
$45,655
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.86% of East Whittier residents speak only English, while 41.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,382 | 210 | 6.21% |
| Hispanic | 5,545 | 167 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 714 | 161 | 22.55% |
| Black | 315 | 92 | 29.21% |
| Multiple | 1,566 | 52 | 3.32% |
| Other | 2,386 | 26 | 1.09% |
6.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.84%
Male Poverty Rate
6.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Whittier is Black, with 29.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Whittier is Other, with 1.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.48% |
| High School | 5.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.76% |
| Female Employed | 2% |
| Male Employed | 1.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,642 | $124,581 |
| Households | $92,650 | $108,110 |
| Married Families | $118,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,585 | $52,682 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
421
Number of Veterans
399
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 80 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 157 |
| 75+ | 140 |
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 6.52% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 4.28% |
| Other Race | 76 | 4.07% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 5.91% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.03% |
| Black | 1 | 0.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
67.74%
Born in East Whittier
78.24%
Native Born
21.76%
Foreign Born
8.3%
Non Citizen
13.46%
Naturalized
78.24% of East Whittier residents were born in the United States, with 67.74% having been born in California. 8.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,956 | 854 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 11,102 | 854 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 10,248 | 253 | 2.53% |
| 2021 | 9,995 | -187 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | 10,182 | -174 | -1.68% |
| 2019 | 10,356 | -35 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 10,391 | -149 | -1.41% |
| 2017 | 10,540 | 105 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 10,435 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 10,440 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 10,440 | -88 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 10,528 | 296 | 2.89% |
| 2012 | 10,232 | 0 | 0% |