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Westlake

Ohio · 34,228 residents · 15.933 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $263,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,228
+8%since 2000
from 31,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,148 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+13%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K31K33K35K1990201020202024Westlake
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,917
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,963 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,515
+52%since 2000
from $37,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,223
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $866 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(29,020)
Black2.3%(773)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,157)
Asian5.7%(1,963)
Other3.1%(1,061)
Diversity Score33%(11,312)
Diversity Score
33
+114%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Ohio?

Westlake, Ohio has about 34,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Ohio?

The typical household in Westlake, Ohio earns about $92,917 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 $263,500, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, Ohio?

About 55.1% 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 4.9% 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 7,210 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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