Whittier

Overview for Whittier, CA

87,278 people live in Whittier, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $35,729. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

87,278

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$35,729

Average individual Income

Around Whittier, CA

There's plenty to do around Whittier, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

23
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ethnos Coffee, Opal Moon Yoga, and Lifting Lashes By Char.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.02 miles 38 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.56 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.87 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.84 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.52 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.08 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Whittier, CA

Whittier has 27,697 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Whittier do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 87,278 people call Whittier home. The population density is 9,861.277 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

87,278

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39

Median Age

48.95 / 51.05%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
27,697

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$35,729

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Whittier, CA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Whittier. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Lydia Jackson Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Whittier Friends School
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Plymouth Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 3rd
No rating available
Lad N Lassie Preschool
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
St Mary Of The Assumption School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Walter F. Dexter Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Frontier High (Continuation)
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Murphy Ranch Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Lou Henry Hoover Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Shepherd Center Pre School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Ocean View Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Primanti Montessori School Whittier
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Bruno Parish School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Mulberry Tree Preschool
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
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