Demographics

Population and Age Distribution

According to the 2020 Census, Westlake Village had a population of approximately 8,500 residents. This represents a modest growth rate of around 2.5% since the 2010 Census, indicating that the city continues to be a desirable place to live. The median age in Westlake Village is 45.1 years, slightly higher than the national average of 38.1 years. The age distribution can be broken down as follows:

  • 21.5% aged 0-19 years
  • 10.2% aged 20-34 years
  • 32.3% aged 35-54 years
  • 23.8% aged 55-74 years
  • 12.2% aged 75 years and older

This data suggests that Westlake Village has a well-balanced population, with a slight skew towards middle-aged and older residents, possibly due to the attractiveness of the city for families and retirees.

Ethnic Breakdown

Westlake Village is a predominantly white community, with 80.4% of the population identifying as White alone. However, the city has seen a slow but steady increase in diversity over the past decade. The racial and ethnic composition of the city is as follows:

  • White: 80.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • Asian: 5.6%
  • African American: 1.1%
  • Two or more races: 2.1%
  • Other races: 0.6%

Household and Family Characteristics

Westlake Village is known for its strong sense of community and family values. The 2020 Census data revealed that there were approximately 3,400 households in the city, with an average household size of 2.5 persons. This is on par with the national average. Out of these households, 65.3% were family households, and 34.7% were non-family households.

Of the family households, 80.1% were married-couple families, and 19.9% were headed by single parents or other family types. The data suggests that Westlake Village is a family-oriented community, with a high percentage of married-couple families and a stable household structure.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Westlake Village is $132,813, significantly higher than the national median of $68,700. This is reflective of the city’s strong local economy, excellent employment opportunities, and educated workforce. The city’s key industries include professional services, finance, and insurance, as well as retail trade and education. The unemployment rate in Westlake Village is also lower than the national average, at 3.2% compared to 6.7% nationwide.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Population
Population Estimates, July 1, 2021, (V2021) 7,845
Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2022)
Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2021)8,053
Population, percent change – April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2022, (V2022)
Population, percent change – April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2021, (V2021) -2.6%
Population, Census, April 1, 2020 8,029
Population, Census, April 1, 2010 8,270

Age and Sex
Persons under 5 years, percent 4.0%
Persons under 18 years, percent 19.3%
Persons 65 years and over, percent 26.0%
Female persons, percent 53.3%
Race and Hispanic Origin
White alone, percent 83.4%
Black or African American alone, percent(a) 0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) 0.4%
Asian alone, percent(a) 6.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent(a) 0.0%
Two or More Races, percent 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino, percent(b) 9.7%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent 76.9%
Population Characteristics
Veterans, 2017-2021 466
Foreign born persons, percent, 2017-2021 14.4%

Housing
Housing units, July 1, 2021, (V2021) X
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2017-2021 80.6%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2017-2021 $1,029,100
Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage, 2017-2021 $3,480
Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage, 2017-2021 $1,047
Median gross rent, 2017-2021 $3,500+
Building permits, 2021 X
Families & Living Arrangements
Households, 2017-2021 3,090
Persons per household, 2017-2021 2.59
Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2017-2021 90.3%
Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2017-2021 15.3%
Computer and Internet Use
Households with a computer, percent, 2017-2021 97.7%
Households with a broadband Internet subscription, percent, 2017-2021 94.3%

Education
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2017-2021 96.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2017-2021 68.7%

Health
With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2017-2021 4.2%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent 4.3%

Economy
In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017-2021 57.2%
In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017-2021 47.9%
Total accommodation and food services sales, 2017 ($1,000)(c) 130,840
Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)(c) 101,332
Total transportation and warehousing receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)(c) NA
Total retail sales, 2017 ($1,000)(c) 344,134
Total retail sales per capita, 2017(c) $41,342
Transportation
Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2017-2021 27.1
Income & Poverty
Median household income (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021 $166,316
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021 $95,430
Persons in poverty, percent 4.7%

Businesses
Total employer establishments, 2020 X
Total employment, 2020 X
Total annual payroll, 2020 ($1,000) X
Total employment, percent change, 2019-2020 X
Total nonemployer establishments, 2019 X
All employer firms, Reference year 2017 855
Men-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 S
Women-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 S
Minority-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 S
Nonminority-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 722Remove featured image
Veteran-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 S
Nonveteran-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 717

Geography
Population per square mile, 2020 1,547.9
Population per square mile, 2010 1,594.9
Land area in square miles, 2020 5.19
Land area in square miles, 2010 5.19
FIPS Code 0684438