Who moves to Whittier, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Los Angeles County, CA, home of Whittier, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 174,784from other US counties
- Moved out
- 259,326to other US counties
- Net
- −84,542more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 2,782tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 23,952 |
| San Bernardino County, CA (San Bernardino) | 18,695 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 10,934 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 6,906 |
| Ventura County, CA (Oxnard) | 6,332 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 5,432 |
| Kern County, CA (Bakersfield) | 3,684 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 3,155 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 2,938 |
| New York County, NY | 2,840 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 2,749 |
| San Francisco County, CA (San Francisco) | 2,621 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CA (San Bernardino) | 34,872 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 31,420 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 20,742 |
| Ventura County, CA (Oxnard) | 10,470 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 10,100 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 9,296 |
| Kern County, CA (Bakersfield) | 7,772 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 5,844 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 3,138 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 3,074 |
| New York County, NY | 2,928 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 2,817 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 92,159 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in California and 82,625 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CA (San Bernardino) | 18,695 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 10,934 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 6,906 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 5,432 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 3,155 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 2,938 |
| New York County, NY | 2,840 |
| Alameda County, CA (Oakland) | 2,749 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County, CA (San Bernardino) | 34,872 |
| Riverside County, CA (Riverside) | 20,742 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 10,100 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 9,296 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 5,844 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 3,138 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 3,074 |
| New York County, NY | 2,928 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Whittier come from?
Most people moving into Los Angeles County, CA come from nearby counties, led by Orange County, CA (23,952 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is San Bernardino County, CA.
Where do people leaving Whittier move to?
The top destination is San Bernardino County, CA (34,872 people). Farther away, the most popular is San Bernardino County, CA.
Are more people moving to Whittier or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 174,784 people moved into Los Angeles County, CA from elsewhere in the US and 259,326 moved out, a net loss of 84,542 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Whittier with any city it trades people with, like Whittier vs San Bernardino, Whittier vs Riverside, Whittier vs San Diego, Whittier vs Las Vegas.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Whittier.