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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westmorland

California · 2,131 residents · 0.609 sq mi
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Westmorland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,365. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,600. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,131
+54%since 1990
from 1,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
28.9
+8%since 1990
from 26.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westmorland
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 59.2%(196)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.4%(200)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1411.4%(242)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.8%(208)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.5%(139)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.8%(273)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.7%(292)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5410.2%(218)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.5%(159)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.8%(123)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.1%(65)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.8%(16)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,365
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,359 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,941
+22%since 1990
from $7,342 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
27.2%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.2% in 1990
49.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,108)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(1,002)
Asian1.4%(19)
2000
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(345)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino82.2%(1,752)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican86.1%(1,588)
Salvadoran1.7%(31)
Argentine0.5%(10)
Ancestry
Irish4.6%(84)
English4.1%(76)
American2.3%(42)
Scottish1%(18)
French0.9%(17)
Norwegian0.6%(11)
German0.4%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
40.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.4%(276)
Married56.2%(426)
Widowed2.6%(20)
Divorced4.7%(36)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(216)
Married55.4%(434)
Widowed11.2%(88)
Divorced5.9%(46)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmorland, California?

Westmorland, California has about 2,131 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westmorland, California?

The typical household in Westmorland, California earns about $23,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westmorland, California expensive?

In Westmorland, California, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Westmorland, California?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westmorland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westmorland, California?

About 27.2% of people in Westmorland, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westmorland, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Westmorland, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 751 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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