East Whittier, California facts for kids
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East Whittier, California
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Location of East Whittier in Los Angeles County, California.
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 East Whittier, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.090 sq mi (2.824 km2) |
| • Land | 1.090 sq mi (2.824 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,757 |
| • Density | 8,951/sq mi (3,455.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
90604
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| Area code(s) | 562 |
| FIPS code | 06-21292 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867017 |
East Whittier () is a small place in Los Angeles County, California. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it is not officially a city with its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the county.
In 2010, about 9,757 people lived in East Whittier. This number was a little higher than in 2000. The area used to be called East La Mirada. Its name changed in 2012 because it is very close to the city of Whittier.
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Where is East Whittier Located?
East Whittier is found in Los Angeles County, California. Its exact location is 33°55′28″N 117°59′20″W / 33.92444°N 117.98889°W.
The area covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in East Whittier?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 12,339 | — | |
| 1980 | 9,688 | −21.5% | |
| 1990 | 9,367 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 9,538 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 9,757 | 2.3% | |
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East Whittier is home to many different people. The population has stayed fairly steady over the years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 9,757 people living here. Most people lived in homes, not in group living places.
- Diversity: Many different groups of people live in East Whittier. About 72% of residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About half of the population (50.3%) was of Hispanic or Latino background.
- Homes and Families: There were about 3,295 homes in East Whittier. Many of these homes had children under 18 living in them. Most homes were families, including married couples and single-parent households. The average home had about three people.
- Age Groups: The population included people of all ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. Around 13% were 65 years or older. The average age was about 36 years old.
- Housing: Most homes in East Whittier were owned by the people living in them. About 64.5% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest were rented.
The average income for a household in East Whittier was about $68,110. A small number of people, about 5.1%, lived below the poverty line.
What is the Weather Like?
East Whittier has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
| Climate data for East Whittier, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
67 (19) |
67 (19) |
69 (21) |
70 (21) |
73 (23) |
77 (25) |
78 (26) |
78 (26) |
75 (24) |
71 (22) |
67 (19) |
71 (22) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
50 (10) |
51 (11) |
53 (12) |
56 (13) |
59 (15) |
62 (17) |
63 (17) |
62 (17) |
59 (15) |
54 (12) |
50 (10) |
56 (13) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.1 (100) |
4.9 (120) |
3.5 (89) |
0.9 (23) |
0.3 (7.6) |
0.1 (2.5) |
0 (0) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0.3 (7.6) |
0.6 (15) |
1.4 (36) |
2.4 (61) |
18.7 (470) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
