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Westminster

California · 90,911 residents · 10.039 sq mi
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Westminster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,142. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $624,000. Despite a median home value of $624,000, the poverty rate sits 20% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90,911
+3%since 2000
from 88,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,056 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 8,786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+26%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
77K81K85K89K93K1990201020202024Westminster
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,142
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,450 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,980
+59%since 2000
from $18,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$624,000
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,686
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
9.3
+113%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(17,962)
Black0.9%(853)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(22,345)
Asian51.2%(46,513)
Other3.4%(3,102)
Diversity Score79.6%(72,325)
Diversity Score
80
−3%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
44.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westminster, California?

Westminster, California has about 90,911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westminster, California?

The typical household in Westminster, California earns about $67,142 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 $624,000, and the typical rent is about $1,686 a month.

How educated are people in Westminster, California?

About 27.0% 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 15.4% 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 12,793 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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