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Westgate

Florida · 8,435 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 $41,467. Population has declined 14% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $162,100. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
8,435
−14%since 2019
from 9,783 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,553 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 6,440 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
31.2
+6%since 2019
from 29.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K201020202024Westgate
20248K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,467
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,773 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,038
+19%since 2019
from $11,782 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $142,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,127 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
59.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−7%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(842)
Black36.8%(3,600)
Hispanic / Latino51.4%(5,032)
Asian3%(295)
Other0.1%(14)
Diversity Score74%(7,236)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(938)
Black27.6%(2,328)
Hispanic / Latino56.7%(4,780)
Asian1.7%(142)
Other0.1%(10)
Diversity Score70.8%(5,968)
Diversity Score
71
−4%since 2019
from 74 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−16%since 2019
from 27.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 74.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
Female
48.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
Foreign born
41.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westgate, Florida?

Westgate, Florida has about 8,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westgate, Florida?

The typical household in Westgate, Florida earns about $41,467 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 $162,100, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in Westgate, Florida?

About 7.0% 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 30.1% of people in Westgate, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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