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Westmorland

California · 2,014 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 $31,324. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,900. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,014
−5%since 2000
from 2,131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,307 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+12%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westmorland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,324
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,849
+33%since 2000
from $8,941 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
52.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(198)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino88.7%(1,786)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.8%(37)
Diversity Score27.6%(555)
Diversity Score
28
−22%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
35.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmorland, California?

Westmorland, California has about 2,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westmorland, California?

The typical household in Westmorland, California earns about $31,324 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 $127,900, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Westmorland, California?

About 4.6% 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 39.3% 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 634 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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