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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westlake

California · 8,368 residents · 5.187 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $407,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 99% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,368
+12%since 1990
from 7,455 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,613 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,437 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.6
+6%since 1990
from 42.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Westlake
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$94,571
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,034 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$49,596
+32%since 1990
from $37,658 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$407,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $420,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,582
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
87.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
12.2% rent
4.3
−23%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(6,895)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(331)
Asian5.7%(422)
Diversity Score26.3%(1,964)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(7,248)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(386)
Asian6%(498)
Diversity Score26.6%(2,225)
27
+1%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.4%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 45.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 29.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, California?

Westlake, California has about 8,368 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westlake, California?

The typical household in Westlake, California earns about $94,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake, California expensive?

In Westlake, California, the median home is worth about $407,400, and the typical rent is about $1,582 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, California?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake, California?

About 2.5% of people in Westlake, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westlake, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Westlake, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 913 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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