West Whittier-Los Nietos, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: West Whittier-Los Nietos, California Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, West Whittier-Los Nietos, California had a total population of 25,615, the 299th largest community in California, with a median household income of $111,699, which is 13% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

West Whittier-Los Nietos Quick Facts

Population 25,615

Median Household Income $111,699

Median Home Value $638,900

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 37.6 years

Homeownership Rate 75.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

High School Graduation Rate 77.5%

Diversity Index 20/100

Population 25,615 299th of 1,570

Median Income $111,699 above average

Poverty Rate 11.0% 12% lower than national

Median Home Value $638,900 average

How West Whittier-Los Nietos Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	25,459	25,615	+0.6%
Median household income	$101,138	$111,699	+10.4%
Median home value	$607,100	$638,900	+5.2%

How West Whittier-Los Nietos Compares

Median Household Income

West Whittier-Los Nietos

$111,699

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

West Whittier-Los Nietos

$638,900

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.6%

$25K-$50K 12.4%

$50K-$100K 26.5%

$100K+ 53.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

0.6%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

1.6%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

4.8%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

13.3%

$150K-$200K

15.3%

$200K+

13.9%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,913/mo 20.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

26.8%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

21.3%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

West Whittier-Los Nietos Rankings in California

#299 Population of 1,570

#422 Median Income of 1,375

#1038 Education of 1,570

#571 Home Value of 1,376

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Other Cities in Los Angeles County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Los Angeles	3,857,263	$81,939	16.6%	$921,200
Long Beach	455,548	$87,430	14.8%	$806,600
Santa Clarita	230,221	$123,062	7.4%	$784,700
Glendale	190,748	$88,393	12.9%	$1,102,300
Lancaster	169,169	$81,511	15.6%	$446,600
Palmdale	164,634	$81,770	15.7%	$471,000
Pomona	147,943	$79,479	14.3%	$593,800
Torrance	142,130	$116,217	7.8%	$1,074,700
Pasadena	136,969	$105,192	13.3%	$1,093,300
East Los Angeles	111,647	$68,741	17.3%	$643,100

Cities Similar to West Whittier-Los Nietos

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
El Cerrito	25,994	$127,876	$1,124,400	67.6%	6.9%
South Pasadena	26,068	$127,175	$1,640,000	73.5%	4.9%
Benicia	26,749	$121,204	$810,000	47.6%	7.6%
Norco	25,054	$127,566	$782,400	22.1%	5.6%
Galt	25,962	$94,393	$487,500	21.4%	8.0%

Population Overview

West Whittier-Los Nietos is a mid-sized community located in California, within Los Angeles County. The total population is 25,615. It ranks as the 299th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Whittier-Los Nietos is 37.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos is $111,699. This is 13% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $638,900. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Whittier-Los Nietos has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (89.0% vs 40.2%). The Asian population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Whittier-Los Nietos, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?

West Whittier-Los Nietos, California has a population of 25,615 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA?

The median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos is $111,699, which is 38% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA?

The poverty rate in West Whittier-Los Nietos is 11.0%. This means approximately 2,792 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?

West Whittier-Los Nietos's population is 6.8% White, 0.3% Black, 89.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA?

The median home value in West Whittier-Los Nietos is $638,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x.

How educated is West Whittier-Los Nietos, California?

16.9% of adults (25+) in West Whittier-Los Nietos hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.