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Westview

Florida · 12,107 residents · 3.026 sq mi
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Westview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,563. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $379,400. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 158%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,107
+25%since 2000
from 9,692 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,001 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 3,203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+42%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K12K1990201020202024Westview
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,563
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,943 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,734
+100%since 2000
from $11,887 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+10%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,400
+158%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,103
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+136%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(381)
Black73.5%(7,124)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(1,915)
Asian0.4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.8%(4,725)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(134)
Black56.6%(6,851)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(4,503)
Asian1.7%(202)
Other3.4%(417)
Diversity Score67.5%(8,170)
Diversity Score
67
+38%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
38.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 54.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2016
from 53.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 36.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westview, Florida?

Westview, Florida has about 12,107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westview, Florida?

The typical household in Westview, Florida earns about $57,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westview, Florida expensive?

In Westview, Florida, the median home is worth about $379,400, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.

How educated are people in Westview, Florida?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Westview, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westview, Florida?

About 20.9% of people in Westview, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westview, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Westview, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,439 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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