West Whittier-Los Nietos CDP, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Whittier-Los Nietos CDP is a mid-sized community located in California. The total population is 25,459. It ranks as the 297th most populous out of 1,577 cities and towns in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Whittier-Los Nietos CDP is 37.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos CDP is $101,138. This is 5% higher than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $607,100. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Whittier-Los Nietos CDP has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 34.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (88.2% vs 39.8%). The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Whittier-Los Nietos CDP, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,577 Census-designated places in California. For official data, visit data.census.gov.