South Whittier, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
55,201
Population
10,337/sq mi density
$98,974
Median Income
$32,460 per capita
$641,700
Home Value
$773,518 Zillow
$1,823
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$98,974 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$641,700 home value, $1,823/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
55,201
Census 2023
Population Density
10,337
per square mile
Land Area
5.4
square miles (13.9 km²)
Median Age
35.1 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 78.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
28.6%
Black
1%
Hispanic
78.6%
Asian
6.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 40.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 59.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
40.6%
Spanish
59.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
24.1%
Veterans
3.1%
48% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.5%
27% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.2%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.8%
14% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.498
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 55,201 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 10,337 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.9% |
| Female | 49.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
Language
| English Only | 40.6% |
| Spanish | 59.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 24.1% |
| Veterans | 3.1% |
| Disability | 9.5% |
| Health Insurance | 90.2% |
| Uninsured | 9.8% |
| Broadband Access | 92.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.498 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |