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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westlake

Ohio · 31,719 residents · 15.933 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,963. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $183,500. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 59% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,719
+17%since 1990
from 27,018 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,991 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,696 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+13%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K28K31K33K35K1990201020202024Westlake
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,963
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,629 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,142
+55%since 1990
from $24,000 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$183,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$866
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $624 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
25.2% rent
2.8
+3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(25,898)
Black0.8%(222)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(341)
Asian3%(808)
Diversity Score12.9%(3,473)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(29,199)
Black0.9%(299)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(402)
Asian4.2%(1,325)
Diversity Score15.4%(4,897)
15
+20%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.3%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 37.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westlake, Ohio?

Westlake, Ohio has about 31,719 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Ohio?

The typical household in Westlake, Ohio earns about $64,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake, Ohio expensive?

In Westlake, Ohio, the median home is worth about $183,500, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, Ohio?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake, Ohio?

About 2.5% of people in Westlake, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westlake, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Westlake, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,701 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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