Whitley Gardens, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whitley Gardens, California had a total population of 244, the 1346th largest community in California, with a median household income of $28,214, which is 72% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 68.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 72% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (68.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 7.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Whitley Gardens Quick Facts
How Whitley Gardens Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 224 | 244 | No clear change (+8.9%) |
How Whitley Gardens Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 49.2%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 50.8%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 0.0%
- HS Diploma: 15.7%
- Some College: 69.3%
- Associate's: 7.9%
- Bachelor's: 0.0%
- Graduate+: 7.1%
Whitley Gardens Rankings in California
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Other Cities in San Luis Obispo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | $73,685 | 30.4% | $935,100 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | $92,228 | 13.1% | $687,200 |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | $91,429 | 11.4% | $716,500 |
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | $102,553 | 4.8% | $814,200 |
| Nipomo | 17,516 | $110,022 | 5.7% | $723,700 |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | $108,932 | 8.1% | $805,800 |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | $86,458 | 11.8% | $727,500 |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | $95,843 | 8.5% | $918,200 |
| Templeton | 9,580 | $117,063 | 4.2% | $810,400 |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | $118,072 | 6.9% | $1,021,300 |
Cities Similar to Whitley Gardens
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Farms | 241 | N/A | N/A | 27.6% | 37.3% |
| Lockwood (Monterey County) | 240 | N/A | N/A | 19.9% | 7.5% |
| Albion | 250 | N/A | $578,100 | 18.8% | 39.5% |
| Acampo | 234 | N/A | N/A | 21.8% | 31.2% |
| Westside | 234 | N/A | $9,999 | 0.0% | 28.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 244, Whitley Gardens's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Whitley Gardens is a small community located in California, within San Luis Obispo County. The total population is 244. It ranks as the 1346th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Whitley Gardens is 42.7 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. With 42.6% of the population under 18, Whitley Gardens has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 21.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Whitley Gardens is $28,214. This is 72% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 65% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 68.0%. This is 466% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Whitley Gardens, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Whitley Gardens is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 49.2%.
Education
7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Whitley Gardens, 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 Whitley Gardens, California?
Whitley Gardens, California has a population of 244 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Whitley Gardens, CA?
The median household income in Whitley Gardens is $28,214, which is 65% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Whitley Gardens, CA?
The poverty rate in Whitley Gardens is 68.0%. This means approximately 166 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Whitley Gardens, California?
Whitley Gardens's population is 49.2% White, 0.0% Black, 50.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Whitley Gardens, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Whitley Gardens — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Whitley Gardens, California?
7.1% of adults (25+) in Whitley Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.