Westmont is a CDP located in Los Angeles County California. Westmont has a 2024 population of 35,927. Westmont is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 2.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,188 in 2020.
The average household income in Westmont is $66,748 with a poverty rate of 22.81%. The median age in Westmont is 32.1 years: 28.7 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westmont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,882 | 36.45% |
| Other race | 8,135 | 23.02% |
| White | 6,883 | 19.47% |
| Two or more races | 6,427 | 18.18% |
| Native American | 399 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 370 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 249 | 0.7% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,551 | 3.33 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Female | 3,351 | 3.92 | 22 | 78 |
| Married | 3,016 | 4.4 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 3,009 | 1.24 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Male | 1,175 | 4.25 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
27.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,770 | 12.92% |
| Associates Degree | 1,234 | 5.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,655 | 7.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 726 | 3.39% |
| High School Graduate | 6,353 | 29.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,670 | 17.12% |
| Some College | 5,035 | 23.48% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,240 | 5,929 | 551 |
| Black | 8,938 | 8,048 | 1,549 |
| Other Race | 4,747 | 2,924 | 247 |
| 2+ Races | 3,335 | 1,573 | 204 |
| White | 362 | 263 | 72 |
| Islander | 273 | 273 | 111 |
| Native American | 223 | 149 | 10 |
| Asian | 85 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 40.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,938 | $45,341 | $33,587 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,500 | $67,353 | $80,068 |
| High School Graduate | $34,410 | $39,439 | $27,486 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,496 | $31,625 | $21,071 |
| Overall | $33,730 | $36,702 | $29,038 |
| Some College | $35,658 | $36,015 | $34,722 |
$33,730
Average Earnings
$36,702
Average Male
$29,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.19% of Westmont residents speak only English, while 54.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,631 | 3,875 | 18.78% |
| Black | 12,765 | 3,305 | 25.89% |
| Other | 8,094 | 1,815 | 22.42% |
| Multiple | 6,360 | 1,728 | 27.17% |
| White | 381 | 216 | 56.69% |
| Native | 399 | 135 | 33.83% |
| Islander | 370 | 45 | 12.16% |
| Asian | 248 | 3 | 1.21% |
22.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.58%
Male Poverty Rate
25.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westmont is White, with 56.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westmont is Asian, with 1.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.59% |
| High School | 21.88% |
| Some College | 18.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.05% |
| Female Employed | 15.68% |
| Male Employed | 5.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,439 | $71,837 |
| Households | $49,958 | $66,748 |
| Married Families | $74,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,765 | $43,925 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
839
Number of Veterans
675
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 338 |
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Second Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 268 |
| 75+ | 206 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 821 | 8.48% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 0.22% |
| White | 11 | 0.23% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
11%
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
60.12%
Born in Westmont
70.75%
Native Born
29.25%
Foreign Born
20.39%
Non Citizen
8.86%
Naturalized
70.75% of Westmont residents were born in the United States, with 60.12% having been born in California. 20.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,927 | 291 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 35,636 | 291 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 35,345 | -568 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 35,913 | 725 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 35,188 | -78 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 35,266 | 1,543 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 33,723 | 191 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 33,532 | 1,385 | 4.31% |
| 2016 | 32,147 | -419 | -1.29% |
| 2015 | 32,566 | 1,731 | 5.61% |
| 2014 | 30,835 | -639 | -2.03% |
| 2013 | 31,474 | 991 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 30,483 | -432 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 30,915 | -938 | -2.94% |
| 2010 | 31,853 | 0 | 0% |