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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westminster

California · 78,118 residents · 10.039 sq mi
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Westminster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,364. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $225,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

78,118
−11%vs 2000
vs 88,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,781 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 8,786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
77K81K85K89K93K1990201020202024Westminster
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,364
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,450 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,530
−15%vs 2000
vs $18,218 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$225,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $215,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$736
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $842 in 2000
US average: $450
62.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
5.5
+25%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(31,962)
Black0.9%(764)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(19,138)
Asian38%(33,511)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.9%(72,269)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(54,540)
Black1.1%(838)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(14,323)
Asian22.5%(17,604)
Other6.6%(5,136)
Diversity Score73.6%(57,462)
74
−10%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.1%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westminster, California?

Westminster, California has about 78,118 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westminster, California?

The typical household in Westminster, California earns about $41,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westminster, California expensive?

In Westminster, California, the median home is worth about $225,500, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Westminster, California?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Westminster, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westminster, California?

About 11.4% of people in Westminster, 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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