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Westlake

Texas · 1,623 residents · 6.882 sq mi
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Westlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $244,063. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,416 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,867,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 282% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 349%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,623
+684%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
236 / sq mi
+684%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
−7%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
324799261K2K1990201020202024Westlake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$244,063
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$142,583
+264%since 2000
from $39,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,867,600
+349%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
4.8% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+106%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,134)
Black2.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(86)
Asian15.2%(246)
Other3.4%(56)
Diversity Score55%(893)
Diversity Score
55
+553%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
+31.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.5%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−98.3 ptssince 2013
from 99.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake, Texas?

Westlake, Texas has about 1,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake, Texas?

The typical household in Westlake, Texas earns about $244,063 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 $1,867,600.

How educated are people in Westlake, Texas?

About 71.5% 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 4.4% 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 1,442 residents, a change of about 797 percent over that period.

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