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Westmorland

California · 2,225 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 $28,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,600. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,225
+4%since 2000
from 2,131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,654 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.2
+1%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westmorland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,571
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,513
+51%since 2000
from $8,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+61%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(345)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino82.2%(1,752)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(754)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(249)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino87.1%(1,938)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.9%(20)
Diversity Score28.3%(631)
Diversity Score
28
−20%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
48.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
37.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmorland, California?

Westmorland, California has about 2,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westmorland, California?

The typical household in Westmorland, California earns about $28,571 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 $164,600, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Westmorland, California?

About 4.9% 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 23.1% 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 845 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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