Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Westlake, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,237

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

38.3%1,623

Black

29.9%1,268

Hispanic/Latino

24.5%1,036

Two or More

3.7%157

Asian

3.5%149

Other

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%34

High School Diploma

8.8%249

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%68

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%364

Associate's Degree

14.5%410

Bachelor's Degree

32.7%927

Master's Degree

19.4%549

Professional Degree

1.7%49

Doctorate

2.8%79

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

56.5%

Graduate+

23.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$649,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

98.8%1,438

Renter-Occupied

1.2%17

Total Units

1,467

Homeownership

98.8%

Vacancy Rate

0.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%19

$50K–$100K

0.5%7

$300K–$500K

18.3%263

$500K–$1M

71.6%1,029

$1M+

8.3%120

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

71.4%1,047

2010–2019

25.5%374

2000–2009

0.2%3

1990–1999

0.2%3

1980–1989

0.5%8

1960–1969

2.2%32

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.5%967

Utility Gas

26%379

No Fuel

7.5%109

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$131,925

Mean Household Incomei

$178,812

Per Capita Incomei

$63,694

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

2,233

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$789/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes83% occupied$789/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $131,925/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $40K/yr

57%

Very low income$40K–$66K/yr

43%

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

80519%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Poland

Canada

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,145

Avg. Commutei

45.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,170

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

144(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured