Whittier sees dramatic change in demographics as Latino numbers rise
By Mike Sprague, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/17/2011 03:57:08 PM PDT
Once a mostly white city, new Census figures show that nearly two-thirds of Whittier is now Latino.
This trend was reflected throughout the Whittier area. Latinos now make up the largest ethnic group in La Mirada and nearly a quarter of La Habra Heights.
They also have solid majorities in all other communities, including making up more than 91 percent of Pico Rivera.
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-jennie lu
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