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Westlake

Florida · 906 residents · 6.366 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,769. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 854 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
906
+1642%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2017 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+1642%since 2019
from 8 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−26%since 2019
from 48.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2017 – 2024
01K2K3K5K201720202024Westlake
20244K
201720202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,769
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,845
+7%since 2019
from $43,879 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,500
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
4.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.2%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(396)
Black17.5%(159)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(259)
Asian4.9%(44)
Other9.1%(83)
Diversity Score88.6%(802)
Diversity Score
89
+858%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2018 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
63.2 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Female
47.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Foreign born
48.9%
−47.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Florida?

Westlake, Florida has about 906 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Florida?

The typical household in Westlake, Florida earns about $102,769 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 $408,500.

How educated are people in Westlake, Florida?

About 34.0% 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 4.1% 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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