South Whittier, CA Demographics

A map of South Whittier's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	43,736	45,080	78.6%	79.9%
White	6,607	6,846	11.9%	12.1%
Asian	3,895	2,585	7.0%	4.6%
Black	533	643	1.0%	1.1%
Multiracial	501	789	0.9%	1.4%
Native American/Other	378	472	0.7%	0.8%

South Whittier, California has an estimated population of 55,650, a slight decrease from the 56,415 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% Hispanic, 11.9% White, 7.0% Asian, 1.0% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Whittier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South 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 South Whittier, that probability was 34.4% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Whittier is ranked the 167th 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). South Whittier was ranked the 166th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Whittier's White Population

6,607 residents of South Whittier, or 11.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Whittier is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. South Whittier ranks 1410th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whittier's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of South Whittier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.9%.

South Whittier is more White than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (7.1% White), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (6.8% White). South Whittier is less White than neighboring Whittier (22.2% White), La Mirada (25.8% White), and East Whittier (25% White).

South Whittier's Black Population

533 residents of South Whittier, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Whittier is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. South Whittier ranks 666th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whittier's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Black residents' share of South Whittier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

South Whittier is more Black than neighboring West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.3% Black). South Whittier is less Black than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (2.6% Black), Whittier (1.2% Black), La Mirada (3.1% Black), and East Whittier (3.9% Black).

South Whittier's Asian Population

3,895 residents of South Whittier, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Whittier is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. South Whittier ranks 504th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whittier's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.7%. Asian residents' share of South Whittier's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.0%.

South Whittier is more Asian than neighboring Whittier (5.2% Asian), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (3.1% Asian). South Whittier is less Asian than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (7.2% Asian), La Mirada (21.2% Asian), and East Whittier (9% Asian).

South Whittier's Hispanic Population

43,736 residents of South Whittier, or 78.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Whittier is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Whittier ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whittier's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Whittier's population has decreased from 79.9% to 78.6%.

South Whittier is more Hispanic than neighboring Whittier (67.1% Hispanic), La Mirada (46% Hispanic), and East Whittier (57% Hispanic). South Whittier is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (78.7% Hispanic), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (89% Hispanic).

South Whittier's Native American/Other Population

378 residents of South Whittier, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Whittier is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Whittier ranks 1181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whittier's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Whittier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

South Whittier is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Mirada (0.5% Native American/Other), and West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.6% Native American/Other). South Whittier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (2.9% Native American/Other), Whittier (2.1% Native American/Other), and East Whittier (2.4% Native American/Other).

South Whittier's Multiracial Population

501 residents of South Whittier, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Whittier is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. South Whittier ranks 1416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Whittier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Whittier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

South Whittier is more Multiracial than neighboring West Whittier-Los Nietos (0.4% Multiracial). South Whittier is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Fe Springs (1.5% Multiracial), Whittier (2.3% Multiracial), La Mirada (3.4% Multiracial), and East Whittier (2.7% 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.