East Whittier, CA Demographics

A map of East Whittier's Population by Race

East Whittier, California had a population of 10,394 in 2020. It was 30.0% White, 1.7% Black, 7.0% Asian, 57.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Whittier, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, East Whittier is the 487th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

East Whittier's White Population

3,114 residents of East Whittier identify as White, or 30.0%. This makes the White share of the population of East Whittier roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, East Whittier is ranked #1179 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

East Whittier is more White than neighboring La Mirada (28.1% White), La Habra (23.7% White), South Whittier (12.1% White), and Whittier (20.6% White). East Whittier is less White than neighboring La Habra Heights (42.6% White).

East Whittier's Black Population

181 residents of East Whittier identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Whittier roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, East Whittier is ranked #490 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

East Whittier is more Black than neighboring South Whittier (1.1% Black), La Habra Heights (0.7% Black), and Whittier (1.2% Black). East Whittier is less Black than neighboring La Mirada (2.1% Black).

East Whittier's Asian Population

726 residents of East Whittier identify as Asian, or 7.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Whittier slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, East Whittier is ranked #383 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

East Whittier is more Asian than neighboring South Whittier (4.6% Asian), and Whittier (4.5% Asian). East Whittier is less Asian than neighboring La Mirada (22.5% Asian), La Habra (12.4% Asian), and La Habra Heights (20.2% Asian).

East Whittier's Hispanic Population

5,934 residents of East Whittier identify as Hispanic, or 57.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Whittier larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, East Whittier is ranked #340 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

East Whittier is more Hispanic than neighboring La Mirada (43% Hispanic), and La Habra Heights (31.9% Hispanic). East Whittier is less Hispanic than neighboring La Habra (59.3% Hispanic), South Whittier (79.9% Hispanic), and Whittier (70.8% Hispanic).

East Whittier's Native American/Other Population

143 residents of East Whittier identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Whittier roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, East Whittier is ranked #659 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

East Whittier is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Mirada (1% Native American/Other), La Habra (0.7% Native American/Other), South Whittier (0.8% Native American/Other), La Habra Heights (1% Native American/Other), and Whittier (0.9% Native American/Other).

East Whittier's Multiracial Population

296 residents of East Whittier identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Whittier roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, East Whittier is ranked #1200 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

East Whittier is more Multiracial than neighboring La Habra (2.2% Multiracial), South Whittier (1.4% Multiracial), and Whittier (1.9% Multiracial). East Whittier is less Multiracial than neighboring La Mirada (3.2% Multiracial), and La Habra Heights (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.