Whittier , Los Angeles County, California
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
About
Whittier is a city located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California. In the 2010 census it had a population of 85,331 inhabitants and a population density of 2,247 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 85,098 inhabitants.
The city was created 123 years ago in 1898.
The city has a total area of 14.66 square miles (37.98 km2).
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Whittier, CA Quick Facts
| Population : | 85,098 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California |
| County : | Los Angeles County |
| Postal code : | 90601–90610 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 562 |
| Area : | 37.98 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.11% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.89% |
| Named for : | John Greenleaf Whittier |
| Altitude : | 1,204 feet / 367 meters |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1898 (123 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:17:40 (14th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 90601 |
| Density : | 2,241 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -0.27% (2010-2019) |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 85,331 | census |
| 2011 | 85,633 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 85,968 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 86,326 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 86,482 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 86,705 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 86,600 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 86,326 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 85,791 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 85,098 | estimation process |
According to census records, the population of Whittier decreased by 0.27% in 9 years.
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People born in Whittier, CA (143)
Many people were born here, including singer Fergie, sport shooter Kim Rhode, American-Canadian science fiction author Robert Charles Wilson, you can see a list of people who born in Whittier, CA.
- Martika (American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress)
- Shirley Babashoff (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, former world record-holder)
- Kathy Hilton (American actress)
- Tina Yothers (actress, singer)
- Eric Stoltz (actor)
- Shaun Cody (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman)
- Kherington Payne (American dance musician and actress)
- George Allen (U.S. politician)
- Ante Razov (American soccer player)
- Tracy G (American musician)
- Tony DiTerlizzi (American artist, writer and producer)
- Brendon Baerg (American actor and voice actor)
- Greg Hancock (American speedway rider)
- David Ingram (American philosopher)
- Nomar Garciaparra (American baseball player)
- Diane Wakoski (American poet)
- Nick D'Virgilio (American musician)
- Jack Babashoff (American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, world champion, world record-holder)
Stations (46)
Amtrak & bus stations near Whittier, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUL | Fullerton Transportation Center | 120 East Santa Fe Avenue | RAIL |
| LAX | Los Angeles Union Station | 800 North Alameda Street | RAIL |
| PAS | Pasadena, California | 150 South Los Robles Ave. | BUS |
| ANA | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | 2150 East Katella Avenue | RAIL |
| GDL | Glendale Transportation Center | 400 West Cerritos Avenue | RAIL |
| LBC | Long Beach, California | 601 North Long Beach Blvd. | BUS |
| POS | Pomona station | 100 West Commercial Street | RAIL |
| TOA | Torrance, CA | 20575 Hamilton Avenue | BUS |
| SNA | Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center | 1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard | RAIL |
| CLM | Claremont, California | 200 West First St. | BUS |
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,979,576 | County seat of Los Angeles County, California; second largest city in the United States by population |
| Long Beach | 462,628 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Santa Clarita | 212,979 | City in Los Angeles County, California, USA |
| Glendale | 199,303 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Lancaster | 157,601 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Palmdale | 155,079 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Pomona | 151,691 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Torrance | 143,592 | City in California |
| Pasadena | 141,029 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| El Monte | 115,487 | City |
| Downey | 111,126 | City located in southeast Los Angeles County |
| Inglewood | 108,151 | City in California |
| Santa Maria | 107,263 | City in southern California, U. |
| West Covina | 105,101 | City in California, United States of America |
| Norwalk | 103,949 | City in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Burbank | 102,511 | City in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Whittier, CA distances to biggest California cities
