East Whittier, California
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The previous delineation of East Whittier CDP occurred during the 1960 census, when the area recorded a population of 19,884.[3] This delineation encompassed different boundaries than the current East Whittier, including areas that were annexed to Whittier, California in the 1960s.
Geography
East Whittier is located at Script error: No such module "Coordinates". (33.924403, -117.988975).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.
Surrounding areas
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1970 | 12,339 | — | |
| 1980 | 9,688 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 9,367 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 9,538 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 9,757 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 10,394 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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East Whittier first appeared as an unincorporated community under the name East La Mirada in the 1970 U.S. census;[16] and as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. census.[17] The name was change to East Whittier after the 2010 U.S. census.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[22] | Pop 2010[23] | Pop 2020[21] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 5,164 | 4,046 | 3,114 | 54.14% | 41.47% | 29.96% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 158 | 160 | 181 | 1.66% | 1.64% | 1.74% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 35 | 21 | 42 | 0.37% | 0.22% | 0.40% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 330 | 444 | 726 | 3.46% | 4.55% | 6.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 10 | 11 | 32 | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.31% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 11 | 11 | 69 | 0.12% | 0.11% | 0.66% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 190 | 157 | 296 | 1.99% | 1.61% | 2.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,640 | 4,907 | 5,934 | 38.16% | 50.29% | 57.09% |
| Total | 9,538 | 9,757 | 10,394 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020
The 2020 United States census reported that East Whittier had a population of 10,394. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of East Whittier was 42.7% White, 2.0% African American, 1.9% Native American, 7.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 23.5% from other races, and 22.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.1% of the population.[24]
The census reported that 99.1% of the population lived in households, 0.9% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.[24]
There were 3,370 households, out of which 37.3% included children under the age of 18, 55.0% were married-couple households, 6.8% were cohabiting couple households, 25.3% had a female householder with no partner present, and 13.0% had a male householder with no partner present. 16.7% of households were one person, and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.06.[24] There were 2,616 families (77.6% of all households).[25]
The age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% aged 18 to 24, 26.4% aged 25 to 44, 26.5% aged 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65Script error: No such module "String".years of age or older. The median age was 38.6Script error: No such module "String".years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males.[24]
There were 3,467 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which 3,370 (97.2%) were occupied. Of these, 64.2% were owner-occupied, and 35.8% were occupied by renters.[24]
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $105,104, and the per capita income was $40,848. About 1.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line.[26]
2010
The 2010 United States census[27] reported that the CDP had a population of 9,757. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the CDP was 7,022 (72.0%) White (41.5% Non-Hispanic White),[28] 178 (1.8%) African American, 78 (0.8%) Native American, 462 (4.7%) Asian, 20 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 1,557 (16.0%) from other races, and 440 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,907 persons (50.3%).
The Census reported that 9,742 people (99.8% of the population) lived in households, 15 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 3,295 households, out of which 1,298 (39.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,826 (55.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 479 (14.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 201 (6.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 195 (5.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 21 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 619 households (18.8%) were made up of individuals, and 303 (9.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96. There were 2,506 families (76.1% of all households); the average family size was 3.36.
The population was spread out, with 2,356 people (24.1%) under the age of 18, 1,117 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 2,636 people (27.0%) aged 25 to 44, 2,389 people (24.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,259 people (12.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.
There were 3,391 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which 2,125 (64.5%) were owner-occupied, and 1,170 (35.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.6%. 6,598 people (67.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,144 people (32.2%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the United States Census Bureau, East Whittier has a median household income of $68,110, with 5.1% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[29]
Government
In the California State Legislature, East Whittier is in Template:Representative, and in Template:Representative.[30]
In the United States House of Representatives, East Whittier is in Template:Representative.[31]
The community is represented at the local government level by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.[32]
Police services are provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department station located in Norwalk.
Fire services are provided by Los Angeles County Fire Department via Fire Station 15, located at 11460 Santa Gertrudes Avenue. Station 15 is staffed with four personnel that are deployed on a Quint fire apparatus.
Paramedic services are provided from nearby stations in La Mirada (Squad 49), and La Habra (Squad 191).
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, East Whittier has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.[33] Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
References
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