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Westmont

California · 33,913 residents · 1.847 sq mi
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Westmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,119. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $460,700. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,913
+7%since 2000
from 31,623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
18,361 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 17,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
+28%since 2000
from 26.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K33K35K36K1990201020202024Westmont
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,119
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,323 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,548
+80%since 2000
from $9,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,700
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
69.3% rent
Afford Score
11.2
+71%since 2000
from 6.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(381)
Black57.2%(18,095)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(12,499)
Asian0.4%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(19,743)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(427)
Black40.4%(13,717)
Hispanic / Latino54.2%(18,395)
Asian0.6%(194)
Other1.8%(605)
Diversity Score65.7%(22,286)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmont, California?

Westmont, California has about 33,913 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westmont, California?

The typical household in Westmont, California earns about $41,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westmont, California expensive?

In Westmont, California, the median home is worth about $460,700, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.

How educated are people in Westmont, California?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Westmont, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westmont, California?

About 25.0% of people in Westmont, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westmont, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Westmont, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,869 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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