Whitewater is a CDP located in Riverside County California. Whitewater has a 2024 population of 1,393. Whitewater is currently growing at a rate of 7.65% annually and its population has increased by 19.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,166 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitewater is $70,770 with a poverty rate of 22.46%. The median age in Whitewater is 39.1 years: 38.4 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitewater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 499 | 41.79% |
| Two or more races | 447 | 37.44% |
| Native American | 122 | 10.22% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 5.44% |
| Other race | 32 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 29 | 2.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 355 | 3.34 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Married | 208 | 3.5 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.73 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 55 | 5.4 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.34
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 13.87% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 12.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 9.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 9.29% |
| High School Graduate | 163 | 20.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 250 | 31.81% |
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 | 368 | 274 | 30 |
| White | 293 | 262 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 186 | 19 |
| Native American | 87 | 37 | 19 |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 46 |
| Other Race | 32 | 29 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 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 black people with a rate of 82.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,895 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,315 | $46,417 | $42,763 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,644 | $37,721 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $33,286 | $33,500 | $0 |
$37,644
Average Earnings
$37,721
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.55% of Whitewater residents speak only English, while 32.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 668 | 191 | 28.59% |
| Multiple | 447 | 162 | 36.24% |
| White | 356 | 43 | 12.08% |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 100% |
| Other | 32 | 13 | 40.63% |
22.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.76%
Male Poverty Rate
13.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitewater is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitewater is White, with 12.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.2% |
| Some College | 13.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.17% |
| Male Employed | 13.11% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,125 | $77,680 |
| Households | $74,602 | $70,770 |
| Married Families | $82,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $45,859 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
71
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 7.64% |
| Native American | 19 | 15.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
68.51%
Born in Whitewater
89.78%
Native Born
10.22%
Foreign Born
7.12%
Non Citizen
3.1%
Naturalized
89.78% of Whitewater residents were born in the United States, with 68.51% having been born in California. 7.12% 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 | 1,393 | 99 | 7.65% |
| 2023 | 1,294 | 100 | 8.38% |
| 2022 | 1,194 | 112 | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 1,082 | -84 | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 1,166 | 276 | 31.01% |
| 2019 | 890 | -86 | -8.81% |
| 2018 | 976 | -13 | -1.31% |
| 2017 | 989 | 168 | 20.46% |
| 2016 | 821 | 210 | 34.37% |
| 2015 | 611 | 142 | 30.28% |
| 2014 | 469 | 48 | 11.4% |
| 2013 | 421 | -45 | -9.66% |
| 2012 | 466 | -67 | -12.57% |
| 2011 | 533 | 0 | 0% |