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Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 83,680. It is the home of Whittier College. Like nearby Montebello, Whittier is considered part of both the San Gabriel Valley and the Gateway Cities.

The city's population as a whole has grown since its founding days but has experienced rapid growth particularly starting in the 90s. It has increased from 77,807 in 1990 to 83,680 in 2000 and is projected to grow to 90,041 in 2010.

Whittier's Redevelopment Agency has numerous projects underway to revitalize the community. This includes a $7 million dollar project near historic Hoover Hotel.

The city's recognizable auto sales spine aligned along CA-72 has dealerships such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Pontiac, Toyota, Saturn and many others. The city has also attracted many known restaurant chains such as Chili's and the Olive Garden to the Quad at Whittier shopping center anchored by Burlington Coat Factory, Old Navy, and a Ralph's supermarket. Its Whittwood Town Center (formerly the Whittwood Mall) anchored by JC Penny, Target, Sears, Vons, and Mervyn's has made way for Red Robin and Black Angus. Johnny Carino's Italian is scheduled to open soon. The city still waits to attract more well known businesses and open new residential town homes with the revival of its Uptown district.

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