Whittier, CA Demographics
A map of Whittier's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 61,803 | 70.8% |
White | 18,018 | 20.6% |
Asian | 3,967 | 4.5% |
Multiracial | 1,694 | 1.9% |
Black | 1,014 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 810 | 0.9% |
Whittier, California had a population of 87,306 in 2020. It was 20.6% White, 1.2% Black, 4.5% Asian, 70.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Whittier, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Whittier is the 97th 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).
Whittier's White Population
18,018 residents of Whittier identify as White, or 20.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Whittier less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Whittier is ranked #1292 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Whittier is more White than neighboring South Whittier (12.1% White), West Whittier-Los Nietos (7.3% White), and Hacienda Heights (10.8% White). Whittier is less White than neighboring Rose Hills (21% White), and East Whittier (30% White).
Whittier's Black Population
1,014 residents of Whittier identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Whittier roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Whittier is ranked #631 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Whittier is more Black than neighboring South Whittier (1.1% Black), West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.8% Black), and Hacienda Heights (1% Black). Whittier is less Black than neighboring Rose Hills (2% Black), and East Whittier (1.7% Black).
Whittier's Asian Population
3,967 residents of Whittier identify as Asian, or 4.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Whittier slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Whittier is ranked #506 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Whittier is more Asian than neighboring West Whittier-Los Nietos (1.9% Asian). Whittier is less Asian than neighboring South Whittier (4.6% Asian), Rose Hills (12.7% Asian), East Whittier (7% Asian), and Hacienda Heights (41.1% Asian).
Whittier's Hispanic Population
61,803 residents of Whittier identify as Hispanic, or 70.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Whittier considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Whittier is ranked #230 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Whittier is more Hispanic than neighboring Rose Hills (61.5% Hispanic), East Whittier (57.1% Hispanic), and Hacienda Heights (44.9% Hispanic). Whittier is less Hispanic than neighboring South Whittier (79.9% Hispanic), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (88.3% Hispanic).
Whittier's Native American/Other Population
810 residents of Whittier identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of 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, Whittier is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Whittier is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Whittier (0.8% Native American/Other), Rose Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hacienda Heights (0.6% Native American/Other). Whittier is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Whittier-Los Nietos (1% Native American/Other), and East Whittier (1.4% Native American/Other).
Whittier's Multiracial Population
1,694 residents of Whittier identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Whittier roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Whittier is ranked #1334 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Whittier is more Multiracial than neighboring South Whittier (1.4% Multiracial), West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.8% Multiracial), and Hacienda Heights (1.6% Multiracial). Whittier is less Multiracial than neighboring Rose Hills (2.3% Multiracial), and East Whittier (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.