Whittier, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
84,821
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
9.5%
Median Home
$598,000
Median Income
$76,026
Median Rent
$1,407
Whittier SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
7
Commute
4
Whittier, CA Crime Report
1,871
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,199.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-6.26%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Whittier / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,871 | 2,199.3 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 237 | 278.6 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 6 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 80 | 94.0 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 131 | 154.0 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,634 | 1,920.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 257 | 302.1 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,065 | 1,251.9 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 312 | 366.7 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Whittier, CA Cost Of Living
142
Whittier's Overall Cost Of Living
Whittier's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Whittier | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 214 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 126 | 100 | |
Whittier, CA Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Los Angeles | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Los Angeles | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Los Angeles | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Los Angeles | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Los Angeles | GFDL
Rankings for Whittier in California
Map Of Whittier, CA
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Population over time in Whittier
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84,821 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 86,523 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 86,852 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 86,630 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 86,688 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 86,400 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 85,832 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 85,423 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 85,161 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 84,997 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Whittier
| Race | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.5% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 65.8% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Whittier
| Gender | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Whittier for adults over 25
| Education | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Whittier, California
| Income | Whittier | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.5% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
