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Westover

Alabama · 2,121 residents (2025 est.) · 19.834 sq mi
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Westover is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $297,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,298
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,298 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 116 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+2%since 2023
from 34.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,121 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
7451K2K2K3K200920202024Westover
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,932
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,988
+5%since 2023
from $39,189 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−8%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $279,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $986 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−1%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,954)
Black2.2%(51)
Hispanic / Latino11%(253)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.5%(34)
Diversity Score33%(759)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,919)
Black2.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(273)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.1%(48)
Diversity Score35.9%(826)
Diversity Score
36
+9%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
52.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westover, Alabama?

Westover, Alabama has about 2,298 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westover, Alabama?

The typical household in Westover, Alabama earns about $96,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westover, Alabama expensive?

In Westover, Alabama, the median home is worth about $297,400, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Westover, Alabama?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westover, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westover, Alabama?

About 4.1% of people in Westover, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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