South Whittier, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | South Whittier | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,806 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9315.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.70% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 34.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,381 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in South Whittier declined by 3.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 52,344 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
South Whittier has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | South Whittier | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,950 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.64% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in South Whittier is about 2% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | South Whittier | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $760,820 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,822 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in South Whittier is about 34.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,822 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in South Whittier spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 253 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | South Whittier | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 253 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,846 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,184 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in South Whittier is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
South Whittier has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | South Whittier | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.60 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
South Whittier has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | South Whittier | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South Whittier, California.
What is the population of South Whittier, California?
The population of South Whittier, California is 49,806, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of South Whittier, California?
The population density of South Whittier, California is 9315.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in South Whittier, California?
The median household income in South Whittier, California is $98,950, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in South Whittier, California?
The median home price in South Whittier, California is $760,820, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in South Whittier, California?
The unemployment rate in South Whittier, California is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.