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Westminster

California · 89,701 residents · 10.039 sq mi
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Westminster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,892. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $529,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,701
+2%since 2000
from 88,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.7
+13%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
77K81K85K89K93K1990201020202024Westminster
202490K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.9%(5,284)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.3%(5,644)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.7%(5,993)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.2%(6,464)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.8%(6,103)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.8%(10,585)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4415%(13,480)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.6%(13,116)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.4%(10,240)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.8%(7,031)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.8%(4,265)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.7%(1,496)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,892
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,450 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,518
+24%since 2000
from $18,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$529,900
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.2
−1%since 2009
from 9.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westminster on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(31,962)
Black0.9%(764)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(19,138)
Asian38%(33,511)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(22,972)
Black0.8%(700)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(21,176)
Asian47.3%(42,414)
Other1.8%(1,635)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican18.6%(16,544)
Central American1.7%(1,476)
Guatemalan0.8%(724)
Salvadoran0.5%(483)
Puerto Rican0.3%(285)
Cuban0.3%(261)
Spaniard0.2%(171)
Honduran0.1%(121)
Ecuadorian0.1%(81)
Panamanian0.1%(75)
Peruvian0.1%(67)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Costa Rican0.1%(60)
Chilean0.1%(60)
Colombian0.1%(56)
Bolivian0%(25)
Ancestry
German6.8%(6,040)
Irish5%(4,442)
English4.2%(3,721)
Italian2.9%(2,561)
French1.5%(1,370)
Dutch1.2%(1,064)
Arab1.1%(1,012)
Polish1.1%(1,011)
American1%(864)
Swedish0.9%(829)
Norwegian0.7%(615)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(521)
+ 35 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.6%(513)
Armenian0.5%(419)
Danish0.3%(308)
Egyptian0.3%(306)
Welsh0.3%(264)
Russian0.3%(257)
Hungarian0.2%(219)
Jordanian0.2%(202)
Greek0.2%(197)
Czech0.2%(185)
Austrian0.2%(184)
Canadian0.2%(162)
British0.2%(148)
Finnish0.2%(146)
Ukrainian0.2%(145)
Iranian0.2%(140)
Portuguese0.2%(138)
Belgian0.1%(128)
Lebanese0.1%(113)
Lithuanian0.1%(107)
Palestinian0.1%(100)
Brazilian0.1%(96)
Slovak0.1%(96)
Swiss0.1%(81)
Croatian0.1%(69)
Syrian0.1%(52)
Romanian0.1%(46)
Serbian0%(26)
Turkish0%(25)
Slovene0%(10)
Latvian0%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
45.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.8%(14,930)
Married51.8%(19,941)
Widowed2.6%(990)
Divorced6.8%(2,604)
Women 15+
Never married29.1%(10,564)
Married52.7%(19,140)
Widowed8.5%(3,090)
Divorced9.7%(3,541)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westminster, California?

Westminster, California has about 89,701 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westminster, California?

The typical household in Westminster, California earns about $57,892 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 $529,900, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Westminster, California?

About 19.9% 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 12.9% 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 11,583 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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