Demographics & People — East Whittier, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,061 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,800 |
| Median Age | 41.0 |
| Total Households | 3,347 |
| Family Households | 2,656 |
| Average Household Size | 2.98 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6014 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,155 |
| Black or African American | 282 |
| Asian | 1,052 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,228 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 5,741 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,556 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,351 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,532 |
| Irish | 782 |
| English | 751 |
| German | 687 |
| American | 462 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 362 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 305 |
Language
| English Only | 5,368 |
| Spanish | 3,210 |
| Population 5+ | 9,618 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 421 |
| Population 18+ | 8,077 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Whittier, California.