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Westley

California · 572 residents · 0.34 sq mi
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With 572 people, Westley is a city in California. This skews young, with a median age of 15.9. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 41% of the housing stock. 28% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Younger
median age 15.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
−23%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,682 / sq mi
+41%since 2009
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
15.9
−38%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.34 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
3375477569651K2000201020202024Westley
2024572
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 514.7%(84)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910%(57)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1419.9%(114)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.6%(89)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(55)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.4%(71)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.1%(18)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.4%(48)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.1%(18)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,191
+99%since 2000
from $6,137 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+40.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
+26%since 2010
from 0.266 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade44.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$749
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.77 people
+32%since 2010
from 3.62 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.1%
+47.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(93)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino83.9%(627)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(572)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican100%(572)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
49.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
51.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
65.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
55.3%
+55.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
+45.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
32.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
28.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 4.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2013
from 31.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+39.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+44.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30%(39)
Married57.7%(75)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.3%(16)
Women 15+
Never married46.5%(87)
Married46%(86)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.5%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
3.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2013
from 31.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
40.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
56.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
40.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
56.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westley, California?

Westley, California has about 572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Westley, California expensive?

In Westley, California, the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Westley, California?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Westley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westley, California?

About 23.4% of people in Westley, California 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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