East Whittier, CA Demographics

A map of East Whittier's Population by Race

East Whittier, California has an estimated population of 9,990, a decrease from the 10,394 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.0% Hispanic, 25.0% White, 9.0% Asian, 3.9% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, and 2.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Whittier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Whittier has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Whittier, that probability was 57.8% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Whittier is ranked the 499th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Whittier was ranked the 487th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Whittier's White Population

2,493 residents of East Whittier, or 25.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Whittier is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Whittier ranks 1179th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Whittier's White population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of East Whittier's population has decreased from 30.0% to 25.0%.

East Whittier is more White than neighboring La Habra (22.2% White), South Whittier (11.9% White), and Whittier (22.2% White). East Whittier is less White than neighboring La Mirada (25.8% White), and La Habra Heights (44.4% White).

East Whittier's Black Population

388 residents of East Whittier, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Whittier is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Whittier ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Whittier's Black population has grown by an estimated 114.4%. Black residents' share of East Whittier's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.9%.

East Whittier is more Black than neighboring La Mirada (3.1% Black), La Habra (2% Black), South Whittier (1% Black), La Habra Heights (1.4% Black), and Whittier (1.2% Black).

East Whittier's Asian Population

902 residents of East Whittier, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Whittier is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Whittier ranks 386th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Whittier's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. Asian residents' share of East Whittier's population has increased from 7.0% to 9.0%.

East Whittier is more Asian than neighboring South Whittier (7% Asian), and Whittier (5.2% Asian). East Whittier is less Asian than neighboring La Mirada (21.2% Asian), La Habra (13.6% Asian), and La Habra Heights (20.1% Asian).

East Whittier's Hispanic Population

5,699 residents of East Whittier, or 57.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Whittier is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Whittier ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Whittier's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Whittier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 57.0%.

East Whittier is more Hispanic than neighboring La Mirada (46% Hispanic), and La Habra Heights (19.4% Hispanic). East Whittier is less Hispanic than neighboring La Habra (59.2% Hispanic), South Whittier (78.6% Hispanic), and Whittier (67.1% Hispanic).

East Whittier's Native American/Other Population

235 residents of East Whittier, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Whittier is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Whittier ranks 713th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Whittier's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 64.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Whittier's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.4%.

East Whittier is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Mirada (0.5% Native American/Other), La Habra (0.5% Native American/Other), South Whittier (0.7% Native American/Other), and Whittier (2.1% Native American/Other). East Whittier is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Habra Heights (7% Native American/Other).

East Whittier's Multiracial Population

273 residents of East Whittier, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Whittier is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Whittier ranks 1200th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Whittier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Whittier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

East Whittier is more Multiracial than neighboring La Habra (2.4% Multiracial), South Whittier (0.9% Multiracial), and Whittier (2.3% Multiracial). East Whittier is less Multiracial than neighboring La Mirada (3.4% Multiracial), and La Habra Heights (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.