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Westlake

Ohio · 32,729 residents · 15.933 sq mi
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Westlake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $234,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,729
+3%since 2000
from 31,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,054 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+7%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K31K33K35K1990201020202024Westlake
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,091
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,963 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,588
+12%since 2000
from $37,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(29,199)
Black0.9%(299)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(402)
Asian4.2%(1,325)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(4,897)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(29,279)
Black1.5%(498)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(812)
Asian4.9%(1,595)
Other1.4%(454)
Diversity Score24%(7,848)
Diversity Score
24
+55%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Ohio?

Westlake, Ohio has about 32,729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Ohio?

The typical household in Westlake, Ohio earns about $68,091 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 $234,000, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, Ohio?

About 48.0% 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 4.3% 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 5,711 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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