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Westlake

Florida · 9,042 residents (2025 est.) · 6.366 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,925. Population has grown 47% since 2023. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $649,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% 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
4,237
+47%since 2023
from 2,876 in 2023
2017 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
+47%since 2023
from 452 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−3%since 2023
from 38.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,042 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2017 – 2024
01K2K3K5K201720202024Westlake
20244K
201720202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,925
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,694
+8%since 2023
from $59,102 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+19%since 2023
from 0.314 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$649,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $629,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
1.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+10%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(1,389)
Black17.2%(496)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(852)
Asian1.1%(33)
Other3.7%(106)
Diversity Score81%(2,329)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(1,623)
Black29.9%(1,268)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(1,036)
Asian3.5%(149)
Other3.8%(161)
Diversity Score87.7%(3,714)
Diversity Score
88
+8%since 2023
from 81 in 2023
2018 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.2 min
−13%since 2023
from 52.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
Female
53.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
Foreign born
19.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Florida?

Westlake, Florida has about 4,237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Florida?

The typical household in Westlake, Florida earns about $131,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake, Florida expensive?

In Westlake, Florida, the median home is worth about $649,700.

How educated are people in Westlake, Florida?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake, Florida?

About 3.2% of people in Westlake, 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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