West Whittier-Los Nietos, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of West Whittier-Los Nietos, California is 25,459 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 297th-largest city in California. The median household income is $101,138, the median home value is $607,100, and the median age is 37.8.
25,459
Population
10103
People / sq mi
$101,138
Median Income
$607,100
Median Home Value
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West Whittier-Los Nietos covers 2.5 sq mi of land at 10103 people per square mile.
About West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA
West Whittier-Los Nietos is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 4.8% of the population. West Whittier-Los Nietos is a city in California with a population of 25,459.
The typical household earns $101,138 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.4%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $607,100, with typical rent around $1,939.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 16.0%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.3%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,138
Median Household Income
$30,896
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$607,100
Median Home Value
$1,939
Median Rent
75.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
76.3%
High School+
16.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
74.9%
Public Transit
9.3%
Work From Home
31.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
4.8%
Foreign Born
39.3%
Non-English at Home
3.1%
Veterans
9.7%
With Disability
92.2%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.1% |
| Retail Trade | 8.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Whittier-Los Nietos, California has a population of 25,459 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 297th-largest city in California.
The median household income in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California is $101,138, with 6.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California is $607,100, with median monthly rent at $1,939 and a homeownership rate of 75.1%.
The median age in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California is 37.8 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.