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Westland

Michigan · 84,094 residents · 20.432 sq mi
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Westland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $130,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,094
−3%since 2000
from 86,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,116 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+9%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
80K82K84K85K87K1990201020202024Westland
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,496
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,353
+3%since 2000
from $22,615 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(74,116)
Black6.7%(5,823)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2,138)
Asian2.8%(2,427)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(24,306)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(61,826)
Black17.1%(14,347)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(3,165)
Asian3%(2,526)
Other2.6%(2,154)
Diversity Score53.3%(44,818)
Diversity Score
53
+90%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westland, Michigan?

Westland, Michigan has about 84,094 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westland, Michigan?

The typical household in Westland, Michigan earns about $45,496 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westland, Michigan expensive?

In Westland, Michigan, the median home is worth about $130,600, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Westland, Michigan?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westland, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westland, Michigan?

About 13.7% of people in Westland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westland, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Westland, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 630 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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