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Westlake

Louisiana · 4,781 residents · 3.824 sq mi
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Westlake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
4,781
+2%since 2000
from 4,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,250 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Westlake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,963
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,505
+45%since 2000
from $17,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(3,688)
Black17.9%(836)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(83)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(1,919)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(3,340)
Black19.3%(925)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(303)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other3.4%(161)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,791)
Diversity Score
58
+42%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+132%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Louisiana?

Westlake, Louisiana has about 4,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Louisiana?

The typical household in Westlake, Louisiana earns about $55,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake, Louisiana expensive?

In Westlake, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $107,400, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, Louisiana?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake, Louisiana?

About 14.9% of people in Westlake, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westlake, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Westlake, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 226 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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