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Whittier, North Carolina
Census-designated place
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Whittier, North Carolina is located in North Carolina
Whittier, North Carolina
Whittier, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Whittier, North Carolina is located in the United States
Whittier, North Carolina
Whittier, North Carolina
Location in the United States
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Jackson and Swain
Named for Dr. Clarke Whittier
Area
 • Total 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2)
 • Land 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,926 ft (587 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 25
 • Density 136.61/sq mi (52.80/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
28789
Area code(s) 828
FIPS code 37-73780
GNIS feature ID 2805285

Whittier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson and Swain counties in the western part of the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 25.

Whittier is located on the Tuckasegee River, between Bryson City downstream to the west, and Dillsboro upstream to the southeast. The town of Whittier has its own Post Office, located at 22 Main Street.

History

Founded in 1881 by Dr. Clarke Whittier when he purchased 60,000 acres (24,000 ha) of land in the area, it was incorporated as a town from 1887 to 1933. The town declined following the collapse of the lumber industry during the Great Depression.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2020 25 —
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

2020 census

Whittier CDP, North Carolina – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2020 % 2020
White alone (NH) 21 84.00%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 1 4.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3 12.00%
Total 25 100.00%

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