South Whittier, CA Demographics

A map of South Whittier's Population by Race

South Whittier, California had a population of 56,415 in 2020. It was 12.1% White, 1.1% Black, 4.6% Asian, 79.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Whittier, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, South Whittier is the 166th 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).

South Whittier's White Population

6,846 residents of South Whittier identify as White, or 12.1%. This makes the White share of the population of South Whittier considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Whittier is ranked #1410 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Whittier is more White than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (9.9% White), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (7.3% White). South Whittier is less White than neighboring Whittier (20.6% White), La Mirada (28.1% White), and East Whittier (30% White).

South Whittier's Black Population

643 residents of South Whittier identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Whittier roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Whittier is ranked #663 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Whittier is more Black than neighboring West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.8% Black). South Whittier is less Black than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (3.2% Black), Whittier (1.2% Black), La Mirada (2.1% Black), and East Whittier (1.7% Black).

South Whittier's Asian Population

2,585 residents of South Whittier identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Whittier slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Whittier is ranked #500 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Whittier is more Asian than neighboring Whittier (4.5% Asian), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (1.9% Asian). South Whittier is less Asian than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (8.4% Asian), La Mirada (22.5% Asian), and East Whittier (7% Asian).

South Whittier's Hispanic Population

45,080 residents of South Whittier identify as Hispanic, or 79.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Whittier considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Whittier is ranked #149 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Whittier is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (76.1% Hispanic), Whittier (70.8% Hispanic), La Mirada (43% Hispanic), and East Whittier (57.1% Hispanic). South Whittier is less Hispanic than neighboring West Whittier-Los Nietos (88.3% Hispanic).

South Whittier's Native American/Other Population

472 residents of South Whittier identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South 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, South Whittier is ranked #1165 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Whittier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whittier (0.9% Native American/Other), La Mirada (1% Native American/Other), East Whittier (1.4% Native American/Other), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (1% Native American/Other).

South Whittier's Multiracial Population

789 residents of South Whittier identify as Multiracial, or 1.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Whittier roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, South Whittier is ranked #1407 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Whittier is more Multiracial than neighboring West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.8% Multiracial). South Whittier is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (1.6% Multiracial), Whittier (1.9% Multiracial), La Mirada (3.2% Multiracial), and East Whittier (2.8% Multiracial).

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