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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,104

Median Agei

46.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.9%28,607

Asian

6.1%2,086

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%1,511

Two or More

3.5%1,196

Black

2%674

Other

0.1%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%390

High School Diploma

13.8%3,467

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%1,058

Some College (1+ yr)

10%2,503

Associate's Degree

5.7%1,431

Bachelor's Degree

31.2%7,836

Master's Degree

17.8%4,463

Professional Degree

9%2,254

Doctorate

2.3%578

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

60.2%

Graduate+

29%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$368,200

Median Renti

$1,570

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%10,543

Renter-Occupied

26.9%3,881

Total Units

15,559

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%210

$50K–$100K

3%316

$100K–$150K

3.6%377

$150K–$200K

8.6%904

$200K–$300K

18.6%1,961

$300K–$500K

38%4,008

$500K–$1M

23%2,424

$1M+

3.3%343

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

286

$1,000–$1,250

463

$1,250–$1,500

806

$1,500–$2,000

1,336

$2,000+

690

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%270

2010–2019

5.5%863

2000–2009

9.2%1,430

1990–1999

17.9%2,785

1980–1989

21.4%3,322

1970–1979

18.1%2,817

1960–1969

8%1,248

1950–1959

13.2%2,059

1940–1949

1.2%194

1939 or earlier

3.7%571

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.4%11,305

Electricity

19.6%2,821

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%179

Solar

0.3%40

No Fuel

0.2%34

Other

0.2%22

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Wood

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$112,200

Mean Household Incomei

$162,739

Per Capita Incomei

$69,306

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

17,015

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%457

$10K–$15K

1.6%228

$15K–$20K

1.8%261

$20K–$25K

1.1%157

$25K–$30K

3.2%457

$30K–$35K

1.2%172

$35K–$40K

2.2%319

$40K–$45K

2.7%391

$45K–$50K

3.4%488

$50K–$60K

6.9%1,000

$60K–$75K

6.6%951

$75K–$100K

11.2%1,618

$100K–$125K

11.2%1,611

$125K–$150K

6.1%880

$150K–$200K

13.2%1,898

$200K+

24.5%3,536

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,043

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,427

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,449(5.3% of civilian adults)