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Minnesota · 736 residents (2025 est.) · 0.67 sq mi
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Westbrook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,119. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,200. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
792
+5%since 2000
from 755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,182 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−31%since 2000
from 51.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:736 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6016747488218951990201020202024Westbrook
2024792
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,119
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,084
+58%since 2000
from $15,919 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+32%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+75%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(738)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(676)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(34)
Asian7.6%(60)
Other2.4%(19)
Diversity Score32.9%(261)
Diversity Score
33
+1002%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+33.0 ptssince 2017
from 53.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westbrook, Minnesota?

Westbrook, Minnesota has about 792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westbrook, Minnesota?

The typical household in Westbrook, Minnesota earns about $35,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westbrook, Minnesota expensive?

In Westbrook, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $78,200, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Westbrook, Minnesota?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westbrook, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westbrook, Minnesota?

About 26.0% of people in Westbrook, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westbrook, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Westbrook, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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