South Whittier is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. South Whittier has a 2024 population of 57,421. South Whittier is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually but its population has decreased by -2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58,616 in 2020.
The average household income in South Whittier is $114,447 with a poverty rate of 8.39%. The median age in South Whittier is 35.1 years: 34.1 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Whittier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 25,224 | 45.69% |
| White | 15,764 | 28.56% |
| Two or more races | 8,956 | 16.22% |
| Asian | 3,595 | 6.51% |
| Native American | 1,056 | 1.91% |
| Black or African American | 559 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.09% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,100 | 3.62 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 8,355 | 4.4 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 2,983 | 1.43 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 2,363 | 3.73 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Male | 1,399 | 3.47 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.62
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,957 | 8.1% |
| Associates Degree | 3,025 | 8.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,365 | 11.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,105 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 11,283 | 30.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,513 | 9.62% |
| Some College | 9,275 | 25.39% |
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 | 27,391 | 21,718 | 3,665 |
| Other Race | 16,101 | 12,131 | 1,327 |
| 2+ Races | 5,543 | 4,644 | 1,237 |
| White | 5,361 | 4,853 | 1,160 |
| Asian | 2,737 | 2,507 | 1,357 |
| Native American | 709 | 610 | 133 |
| Black | 452 | 418 | 181 |
| Islander | 47 | 47 | 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 asian people with a rate of 49.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,118 | $81,182 | $61,079 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,083 | $90,278 | $73,021 |
| High School Graduate | $44,137 | $49,326 | $36,187 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,581 | $37,352 | $26,680 |
| Overall | $49,005 | $54,900 | $42,930 |
| Some College | $50,712 | $60,473 | $42,940 |
$49,005
Average Earnings
$54,900
Average Male
$42,930
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.64% of South Whittier residents speak only English, while 59.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43,233 | 3,155 | 7.3% |
| Other | 25,216 | 1,717 | 6.81% |
| White | 6,778 | 840 | 12.39% |
| Multiple | 8,850 | 575 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 3,595 | 476 | 13.24% |
| Native | 1,056 | 305 | 28.88% |
| Black | 559 | 57 | 10.2% |
8.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.84%
Male Poverty Rate
8.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Whittier is Native, with 28.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Whittier is Multiple, with 6.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.8% |
| High School | 8.54% |
| Some College | 7.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.26% |
| Female Employed | 3.4% |
| Male Employed | 2.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,983 | $120,214 |
| Households | $98,974 | $114,447 |
| Married Families | $119,343 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,638 | $73,064 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,308
Number of Veterans
1,261
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 523 |
| Second Gulf War | 359 |
| First Gulf War | 230 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 417 |
| 35 to 54 | 291 |
| 75+ | 286 |
| 18 to 34 | 191 |
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 655 | 2.02% |
| White | 654 | 5.24% |
| Other Race | 284 | 1.49% |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 114 | 3.86% |
| Black | 40 | 8.81% |
| Native American | 34 | 3.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
70.02%
Born in South Whittier
75.91%
Native Born
24.09%
Foreign Born
10.71%
Non Citizen
13.38%
Naturalized
75.91% of South Whittier residents were born in the United States, with 70.02% having been born in California. 10.71% 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 | 57,421 | 19 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 57,402 | 19 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 57,383 | -1,417 | -2.41% |
| 2021 | 58,800 | 184 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 58,616 | -1,741 | -2.88% |
| 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 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 57,156 | 0 | 0% |