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Westlake Corner

Virginia · 2,033 residents · 13.295 sq mi
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Westlake Corner is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,134 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $499,000. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,033
+126%since 2000
from 899 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
153 / sq mi
+126%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.0
+21%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6481K1K2K2K2000201020202024Westlake Corner
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,405 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,176
+127%since 2000
from $26,915 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+37.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−15%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$499,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+28%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(861)
Black2.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,922)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other4.4%(89)
Diversity Score13%(265)
Diversity Score
13
+45%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+4%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.7%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake Corner, Virginia?

Westlake Corner, Virginia has about 2,033 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westlake Corner, Virginia?

The typical household in Westlake Corner, Virginia earns about $95,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westlake Corner, Virginia expensive?

In Westlake Corner, Virginia, the median home is worth about $499,000, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake Corner, Virginia?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westlake Corner, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westlake Corner, Virginia?

About 5.8% of people in Westlake Corner, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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