Demographics & People — West Whittier-Los Nietos, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,459 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 6,678 |
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| Family Households | 5,729 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.79 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3621 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,585 |
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| Black or African American | 144 |
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| Asian | 804 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 22,447 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 22,463 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 20,571 |
| Other groups | 19,649 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,000 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,157 |
| American | 1,089 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 634 |
| German | 426 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 366 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 348 |
Language
| English Only | 9,544 |
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| Spanish | 14,010 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,261 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 560 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,922 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.2% |
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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 West Whittier-Los Nietos, California.
