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Westlake

California · 8,029 residents · 5.187 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,007. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $974,800. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 94% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,029
−4%since 2000
from 8,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,548 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+16%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Westlake
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,007
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,862
+73%since 2000
from $49,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$974,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,226
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+48%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(7,248)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(386)
Asian6%(498)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(2,225)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(6,248)
Black0.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(651)
Asian7.7%(619)
Other4.6%(373)
Diversity Score46.1%(3,699)
Diversity Score
46
+73%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, California?

Westlake, California has about 8,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, California?

The typical household in Westlake, California earns about $153,007 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 $974,800, and the typical rent is about $3,226 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, California?

About 70.1% 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 4.0% 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 574 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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