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Population Review

East Whittier, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of East Whittier, California is 10,061 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 499th-largest city in California. The median household income is $105,104, the median home value is $750,700, and the median age is 40.4.

10,061

Population

9230

People / sq mi

$105,104

Median Income

$750,700

Median Home Value

East Whittier covers 1.1 sq mi of land at 9230 people per square mile.

About East Whittier, CA

East Whittier is a city in California with a population of 10,061. It ranks #499 among cities in California by population. The median age is 40.4, older than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in East Whittier is $105,104, above the US median of $74,580. 1.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $750,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,725. The homeownership rate of 60.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in East Whittier reflects 34.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White41.3%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$105,104

Median Household Income

$40,848

Per Capita Income

1.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$750,700

Median Home Value

$1,725

Median Rent

60.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.4%

High School+

34.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

79.2%

Public Transit

9.2%

Work From Home

34.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.9%

Foreign Born

55.8%

Non-English at Home

5.3%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

96.6%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.1%
Public Administration6.4%
Manufacturing6.3%
Retail Trade5.9%
Construction5.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.7%
Information4.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

East Whittier, California has a population of 10,061 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 499th-largest city in California.

The median household income in East Whittier, California is $105,104, with 1.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in East Whittier, California is $750,700, with median monthly rent at $1,725 and a homeownership rate of 60.4%.

The median age in East Whittier, California is 40.4 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.