West Whittier-Los Nietos is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. West Whittier-Los Nietos has a 2024 population of 25,426. West Whittier-Los Nietos is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -2.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,121 in 2020.
The average household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos is $114,669 with a poverty rate of 10.46%. The median age in West Whittier-Los Nietos is 37.8 years: 38.8 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Whittier-Los Nietos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 13,830 | 54.32% |
| White | 5,585 | 21.94% |
| Two or more races | 4,555 | 17.89% |
| Asian | 804 | 3.16% |
| Native American | 498 | 1.96% |
| Black or African American | 144 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.17% |
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 | 6,678 | 3.79 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 3,909 | 4.22 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Female | 1,146 | 4.47 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 949 | 1.2 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Male | 674 | 3.73 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
3.99
Average Family Size
3.79
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,979 | 10.91% |
| Associates Degree | 1,468 | 8.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,218 | 12.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 689 | 3.8% |
| High School Graduate | 5,233 | 28.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,325 | 12.82% |
| Some College | 4,222 | 23.28% |
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 | 15,607 | 11,572 | 2,248 |
| Other Race | 9,794 | 7,055 | 1,050 |
| 2+ Races | 3,097 | 2,364 | 628 |
| White | 1,761 | 1,621 | 396 |
| Asian | 571 | 475 | 254 |
| Native American | 301 | 257 | 99 |
| Black | 126 | 126 | 30 |
| Islander | 27 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,714 | $78,611 | $54,268 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,615 | $104,338 | $72,500 |
| High School Graduate | $45,164 | $50,302 | $30,226 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,828 | $42,397 | $30,357 |
| Overall | $48,750 | $51,795 | $45,288 |
| Some College | $53,205 | $61,563 | $49,250 |
$48,750
Average Earnings
$51,795
Average Male
$45,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.34% of West Whittier-Los Nietos residents speak only English, while 60.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 57.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22,325 | 2,210 | 9.9% |
| Other | 13,731 | 1,652 | 12.03% |
| Multiple | 4,542 | 395 | 8.7% |
| White | 1,960 | 368 | 18.78% |
| Asian | 801 | 41 | 5.12% |
| Black | 136 | 32 | 23.53% |
10.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.4%
Male Poverty Rate
11.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Whittier-Los Nietos is Black, with 23.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Whittier-Los Nietos is Asian, with 5.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.78% |
| High School | 9.82% |
| Some College | 4.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 6.71% |
| Female Employed | 3.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.05% |
| Male Employed | 2.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,853 | $117,346 |
| Households | $101,138 | $114,669 |
| Married Families | $125,553 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,734 | $49,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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
620
Number of Veterans
594
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 222 |
| Vietnam | 177 |
| Second Gulf War | 176 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 206 |
| 75+ | 190 |
| 55 to 64 | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 461 | 2.63% |
| Other Race | 248 | 2.28% |
| White | 169 | 3.66% |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 3.51% |
| Native American | 52 | 13.79% |
| Asian | 18 | 2.66% |
| Black | 10 | 7.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
71.39%
Born in West Whittier-Los Nietos
77.3%
Native Born
22.7%
Foreign Born
7.55%
Non Citizen
15.15%
Naturalized
77.3% of West Whittier-Los Nietos residents were born in the United States, with 71.39% having been born in California. 7.55% 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 | 25,426 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 25,434 | -8 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 25,442 | -833 | -3.17% |
| 2021 | 26,275 | 154 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 26,121 | -533 | -2% |
| 2019 | 26,654 | -490 | -1.81% |
| 2018 | 27,144 | 142 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 27,002 | -69 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 27,071 | -43 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 27,114 | 524 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 26,590 | 1,348 | 5.34% |
| 2013 | 25,242 | -192 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 25,434 | 76 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 25,358 | -182 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 25,540 | 0 | 0% |