Westminster is a city located in Orange County California. Westminster has a 2024 population of 88,015. Westminster is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 90,871 in 2020.
The average household income in Westminster is $109,197 with a poverty rate of 15.82%. The median age in Westminster is 41.7 years: 41.5 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westminster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 46,184 | 51.23% |
| White | 22,003 | 24.41% |
| Other race | 12,022 | 13.34% |
| Two or more races | 8,310 | 9.22% |
| Black or African American | 819 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 418 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 391 | 0.43% |
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,865 | 3.22 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 15,270 | 3.89 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 6,527 | 1.42 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Female | 4,005 | 3.48 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Male | 2,063 | 3.44 | 43 | 57 |
3.62
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,418 | 10.05% |
| Associates Degree | 5,526 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,836 | 18.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,047 | 7.91% |
| High School Graduate | 15,930 | 24.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,740 | 12.13% |
| Some College | 11,332 | 17.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 34,028 | 24,985 | 9,494 |
| White | 14,170 | 13,340 | 5,021 |
| Hispanic | 13,182 | 9,248 | 1,777 |
| Other Race | 7,703 | 5,155 | 1,026 |
| 2+ Races | 4,669 | 3,693 | 909 |
| Black | 584 | 506 | 228 |
| Native American | 293 | 231 | 46 |
| Islander | 197 | 140 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 39.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,413 | $71,057 | $58,405 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,509 | $111,667 | $89,930 |
| High School Graduate | $37,354 | $46,328 | $29,091 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,277 | $30,377 | $22,705 |
| Overall | $44,562 | $48,973 | $39,116 |
| Some College | $45,234 | $48,561 | $38,009 |
$44,562
Average Earnings
$48,973
Average Male
$39,116
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.22% of Westminster residents speak only English, while 64.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45,977 | 8,278 | 18% |
| Hispanic | 21,751 | 3,222 | 14.81% |
| Other | 11,983 | 2,142 | 17.88% |
| White | 17,919 | 1,665 | 9.29% |
| Multiple | 8,235 | 1,127 | 13.69% |
| Islander | 391 | 262 | 67.01% |
| Native | 418 | 220 | 52.63% |
| Black | 813 | 211 | 25.95% |
15.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.75%
Male Poverty Rate
16.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westminster is Islander, with 67.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westminster is White, with 9.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.68% |
| High School | 15.21% |
| Some College | 12.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.09% |
| Female Employed | 7.45% |
| Male Employed | 7.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,108 | $114,681 |
| Households | $82,686 | $109,197 |
| Married Families | $106,192 | $128,274 |
| Non Families | $46,494 | $76,765 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,423
Number of Veterans
2,185
Male Veterans
238
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 813 |
| First Gulf War | 537 |
| Second Gulf War | 477 |
| Korea | 175 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 777 |
| 65 to 74 | 529 |
| 55 to 64 | 515 |
| 35 to 54 | 499 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,262 | 7% |
| Asian | 597 | 1.58% |
| Hispanic | 481 | 3.09% |
| Other Race | 223 | 2.55% |
| Black | 160 | 27.4% |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 53 | 14.36% |
| Islander | 19 | 9.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.79%
Born in Westminster
54.43%
Native Born
45.57%
Foreign Born
13.52%
Non Citizen
32.05%
Naturalized
54.43% of Westminster residents were born in the United States, with 44.79% having been born in California. 13.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 84,445 | -714 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 85,159 | -714 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 85,873 | -714 | -0.82% |
| 2026 | 86,587 | -714 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 87,301 | -714 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 88,015 | -714 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 88,729 | -768 | -0.86% |
| 2022 | 89,497 | -800 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 90,297 | -574 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 90,871 | 620 | 0.69% |
| 2019 | 90,251 | -655 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 90,906 | -591 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 91,497 | -280 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 91,777 | 71 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 91,706 | 214 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 91,492 | 130 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 91,362 | 390 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 90,972 | 624 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 90,348 | 773 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 89,575 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 88,207 | 10,089 | 12.92% |
| 1990 | 78,118 | 6,985 | 9.82% |
| 1980 | 71,133 | 11,057 | 18.41% |
| 1970 | 60,076 | 34,326 | 133.3% |
| 1960 | 25,750 | 22,619 | 722.42% |
| 1950 | 3,131 | 1,331 | 73.94% |
| 1940 | 1,800 | -82,645 | -97.87% |