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Westland

Michigan · 85,420 residents · 20.432 sq mi
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Westland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $131,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85,420
−1%since 2000
from 86,602 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,181 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
80K82K84K85K87K1990201020202024Westland
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,956
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,418
+26%since 2000
from $22,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(54,273)
Black21.7%(18,504)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(3,860)
Asian4.3%(3,682)
Other4.6%(3,925)
Diversity Score66.3%(56,648)
Diversity Score
66
+136%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westland, Michigan?

Westland, Michigan has about 85,420 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westland, Michigan?

The typical household in Westland, Michigan earns about $51,956 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 $131,600, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Westland, Michigan?

About 22.7% 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 13.6% of people in Westland, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westland, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Westland, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 696 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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