South Whittier, California facts for kids
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South Whittier, California
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Location of South Whittier in Los Angeles County, California.
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 South Whittier, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.346 sq mi (13.846 km2) |
| • Land | 5.337 sq mi (13.823 km2) |
| • Water | 0.009 sq mi (0.022 km2) 0.16% |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 56,415 |
| • Density | 10,552.7/sq mi (4,074.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
90602
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| Area code | 562 |
| FIPS code | 06-73430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661484 |
South Whittier () is a community in Los Angeles County, California. It is located just south of the city of Whittier. The United States Census Bureau calls South Whittier a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that is like a town for counting people, but it is not officially a city.
In 2020, about 56,415 people lived in South Whittier. This number was a little lower than the 57,156 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is South Whittier?
South Whittier is located at 33°56′5″N 118°1′51″W / 33.93472°N 118.03083°W.
The area of South Whittier is about 5.3 square miles (13.8 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
South Whittier's Climate
South Whittier has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This type of climate has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It is often called "Csa" on climate maps.
Who Lives in South Whittier?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 46,461 | — | |
| 1980 | 43,815 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 49,514 | 13.0% | |
| 2000 | 55,193 | 11.5% | |
| 2010 | 57,156 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 56,415 | −1.3% | |
Population in 2010
In 2010, South Whittier had 57,156 people. There were about 10,692 people living in each square mile.
Most people in South Whittier were White (58.9%). About 16.7% of these were White people who were not Hispanic. Other groups included African American (1.5%), Native American (1.3%), and Asian (4.0%). About 29.9% of people were from other races. Many people (77.1%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Almost everyone (99.5%) lived in homes. A very small number lived in group homes or institutions.
There were 15,067 homes in South Whittier. Many homes (50.8%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (56.4%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. The average home had about 3.77 people. The average family had about 4.05 people.
The age of people in South Whittier varied. About 28.5% were under 18 years old. About 11.6% were between 18 and 24. The median age was 32.0 years. This means half the people were younger than 32, and half were older.
Most homes (63.5%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (36.5%) were rented.
In 2010, the average income for a household in South Whittier was $65,815. About 11.4% of the people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was below a certain level set by the government.
Population in 2000
In 2000, South Whittier had 55,193 people. There were about 10,258 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was similar to 2010. About 52.47% were White. About 69.31% of people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (48.0%) had children under 18. Most homes (60.5%) were married couples. The average home had 3.74 people. The average family had 3.99 people.
The median age was 29 years. This means half the people were younger than 29, and half were older.
The average income for a household was $47,378. About 12.4% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 15.0% of those under 18.
See also
- In Spanish: South Whittier para niños
