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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westminster

California · 88,207 residents · 10.039 sq mi
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Westminster is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,450. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $215,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

88,207
+13%since 1990
from 78,118 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,786 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 7,781 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+9%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
77K81K85K89K93K1990201020202024Westminster
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,450
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,364 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,218
+17%since 1990
from $15,530 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$215,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$842
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $736 in 1990
US average: $602
60.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
39.8% rent
4.4
−20%since 1990
from 5.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(54,540)
Black1.1%(838)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(14,323)
Asian22.5%(17,604)
Diversity Score73.6%(57,462)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(31,962)
Black0.9%(764)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(19,138)
Asian38%(33,511)
Diversity Score81.9%(72,269)
82
+11%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−20%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westminster, California?

Westminster, California has about 88,207 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westminster, California?

The typical household in Westminster, California earns about $49,450 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 $215,900, and the typical rent is about $842 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 13.5% of people in Westminster, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westminster, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Westminster, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,089 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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