Demographics & People — Whittier, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 85,925 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~86,700 |
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| Median Age | 38.4 |
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| Total Households | 27,687 |
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| Family Households | 20,219 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.04 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.514 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31,519 |
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| Black or African American | 985 |
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| Asian | 4,216 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 57,309 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 58,591 |
| Other groups | 55,620 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 47,654 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,098 |
| American | 4,851 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 4,842 |
| German | 4,236 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,035 |
| Irish | 3,671 |
| English | 3,456 |
Language
| English Only | 47,440 |
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| Spanish | 29,506 |
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| Population 5+ | 81,456 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,360 |
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| Population 18+ | 66,716 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.9% |
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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 Whittier, California.
