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Westlake Corner

Virginia · 1,553 residents · 13.295 sq mi
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Westlake Corner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $350,800. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,553
+73%since 2000
from 899 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.8
+27%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6481K1K2K2K2000201020202024Westlake Corner
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,438
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,785
+100%since 2000
from $26,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+63%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,430)
Black1.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(36)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other2%(31)
Diversity Score15.9%(248)
Diversity Score
16
+78%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.0%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westlake Corner, Virginia?

Westlake Corner, Virginia has about 1,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westlake Corner, Virginia earns about $52,438 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 $350,800, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Westlake Corner, Virginia?

About 23.0% 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 9.3% of people in Westlake Corner, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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