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
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East Whittier covers 1.1 sq mi of land at 9230 people per square mile.
About East Whittier, CA
The poverty rate is what most separates East Whittier from the typical city: 1.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 10,061 residents, East Whittier is a city in California.
Households take in a median $105,104, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 1.2% — below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $750,700, with typical rent around $1,725.
Roughly 34.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. About 9.2% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 26.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.1% |
| Public Administration | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 5.9% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.7% |
| Information | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.