Demographics & People — South Whittier, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 55,201 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~56,700 |
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| Median Age | 36.3 |
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| Total Households | 15,100 |
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| Family Households | 12,117 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.465 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,764 |
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| Black or African American | 559 |
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| Asian | 3,595 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 43,378 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 45,274 |
| Other groups | 42,337 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 39,437 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,552 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,528 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 2,042 |
| American | 1,969 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,927 |
| German | 1,796 |
| Irish | 1,041 |
Language
| English Only | 21,024 |
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| Spanish | 27,537 |
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| Population 5+ | 51,730 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,299 |
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| Population 18+ | 43,421 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Whittier, California.
