West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA Demographics

A map of West Whittier-Los Nietos's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	22,786	22,370	89.0%	88.3%
White	1,730	1,838	6.8%	7.3%
Asian	789	478	3.1%	1.9%
Native American/Other	151	242	0.6%	1.0%
Multiracial	90	196	0.4%	0.8%
Black	69	201	0.3%	0.8%

West Whittier-Los Nietos, California has an estimated population of 25,615, a slight increase from the 25,325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% Hispanic, 6.8% White, 3.1% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Whittier-Los Nietos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Whittier-Los Nietos has become less 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 West Whittier-Los Nietos, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Whittier-Los Nietos is ranked the 299th 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). West Whittier-Los Nietos was ranked the 301st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Whittier-Los Nietos's White Population

1,730 residents of West Whittier-Los Nietos, or 6.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Whittier-Los Nietos is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Whittier-Los Nietos ranks 1486th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Whittier-Los Nietos's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of West Whittier-Los Nietos's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.8%.

West Whittier-Los Nietos is more White than neighboring Pico Rivera (4.2% White). West Whittier-Los Nietos is less White than neighboring Rose Hills (17.6% White), Santa Fe Springs (7.1% White), Whittier (22.2% White), and South Whittier (11.9% White).

West Whittier-Los Nietos's Black Population

69 residents of West Whittier-Los Nietos, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Whittier-Los Nietos is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Whittier-Los Nietos ranks 850th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Whittier-Los Nietos's Black population has declined by an estimated 65.7%. Black residents' share of West Whittier-Los Nietos's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

West Whittier-Los Nietos is less Black than neighboring Pico Rivera (1.5% Black), Rose Hills (6.8% Black), Santa Fe Springs (2.6% Black), Whittier (1.2% Black), and South Whittier (1% Black).

West Whittier-Los Nietos's Asian Population

789 residents of West Whittier-Los Nietos, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Whittier-Los Nietos is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Whittier-Los Nietos ranks 865th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Whittier-Los Nietos's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.1%. Asian residents' share of West Whittier-Los Nietos's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.1%.

West Whittier-Los Nietos is less Asian than neighboring Pico Rivera (3.4% Asian), Rose Hills (13% Asian), Santa Fe Springs (7.2% Asian), Whittier (5.2% Asian), and South Whittier (7% Asian).

West Whittier-Los Nietos's Hispanic Population

22,786 residents of West Whittier-Los Nietos, or 89.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Whittier-Los Nietos is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Whittier-Los Nietos ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Whittier-Los Nietos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Whittier-Los Nietos's population has increased from 88.3% to 89.0%.

West Whittier-Los Nietos is more Hispanic than neighboring Rose Hills (56.3% Hispanic), Santa Fe Springs (78.7% Hispanic), Whittier (67.1% Hispanic), and South Whittier (78.6% Hispanic). West Whittier-Los Nietos is less Hispanic than neighboring Pico Rivera (90.1% Hispanic).

West Whittier-Los Nietos's Native American/Other Population

151 residents of West Whittier-Los Nietos, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Whittier-Los Nietos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Whittier-Los Nietos ranks 1067th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Whittier-Los Nietos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Whittier-Los Nietos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West Whittier-Los Nietos is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pico Rivera (0.4% Native American/Other). West Whittier-Los Nietos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rose Hills (1.9% Native American/Other), Santa Fe Springs (2.9% Native American/Other), Whittier (2.1% Native American/Other), and South Whittier (0.7% Native American/Other).

West Whittier-Los Nietos's Multiracial Population

90 residents of West Whittier-Los Nietos, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Whittier-Los Nietos is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Whittier-Los Nietos ranks 1505th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Whittier-Los Nietos's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Whittier-Los Nietos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

West Whittier-Los Nietos is more Multiracial than neighboring Pico Rivera (0.3% Multiracial). West Whittier-Los Nietos is less Multiracial than neighboring Rose Hills (4.5% Multiracial), Santa Fe Springs (1.5% Multiracial), Whittier (2.3% Multiracial), and South Whittier (0.9% 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.