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Westgate

Florida · 8,151 residents · 1.519 sq mi
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Westgate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,604. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $251,300. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,151
−3%since 2023
from 8,369 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,366 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 5,510 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−5%since 2023
from 34.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K201020202024Westgate
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,604
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,441 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,948
−1%since 2023
from $19,175 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−4%since 2023
from 0.401 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $242,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,421
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,341 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
63.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+1%since 2023
from 4.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(1,513)
Black18.9%(1,585)
Hispanic / Latino59.3%(4,963)
Asian2.7%(227)
Other1%(81)
Diversity Score72.4%(6,056)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(1,518)
Black18.9%(1,538)
Hispanic / Latino59.2%(4,826)
Asian1.9%(157)
Other1.4%(112)
Diversity Score72.3%(5,895)
Diversity Score
72
Unchangedsince 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−3%since 2023
from 21.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Female
49.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Foreign born
43.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
47.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westgate, Florida?

Westgate, Florida has about 8,151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westgate, Florida?

The typical household in Westgate, Florida earns about $51,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westgate, Florida expensive?

In Westgate, Florida, the median home is worth about $251,300, and the typical rent is about $1,421 a month.

How educated are people in Westgate, Florida?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westgate, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westgate, Florida?

About 26.9% of people in Westgate, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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