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Westlake

Texas · 2,057 residents (2025 est.) · 6.882 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,463 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 296%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,670
+707%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
+707%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
−1%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,057 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
324799261K2K1990201020202024Westlake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$193,275
+393%since 2000
from $39,206 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+1%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+296%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
3.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+115%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(195)
Black2.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(1,138)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(40)
Asian22%(367)
Other6.8%(113)
Diversity Score60.3%(1,006)
Diversity Score
60
+615%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.6%
+39.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.2%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.2%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
86.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2017
from 95.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Texas?

Westlake, Texas has about 1,670 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Texas?

The typical household in Westlake, Texas earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake, Texas expensive?

In Westlake, Texas, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake, Texas?

About 79.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake, Texas?

About 6.6% of people in Westlake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westlake, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Westlake, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,489 residents, a change of about 823 percent over that period.

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