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 $70,182 with a poverty rate of 24.39%. The median age in Westmont is 32.9 years: 30.3 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westmont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,141 | 35.41% |
| Other race | 8,926 | 26.03% |
| Two or more races | 7,969 | 23.24% |
| White | 4,159 | 12.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 402 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 369 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 325 | 0.95% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,532 | 3.23 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Female | 3,259 | 3.76 | 20.9 | 79.1 |
| Married | 3,187 | 4.35 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 3,066 | 1.25 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
| Male | 1,020 | 4 | 13.7 | 86.3 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
28.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,658 | 12.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,363 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,851 | 8.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 864 | 4.05% |
| High School Graduate | 6,156 | 28.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,553 | 16.67% |
| Some College | 4,873 | 22.86% |
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 | 11,273 | 6,283 | 744 |
| Black | 8,605 | 7,620 | 1,636 |
| Other Race | 5,347 | 3,459 | 270 |
| 2+ Races | 4,334 | 2,121 | 396 |
| White | 371 | 287 | 103 |
| Islander | 297 | 297 | 125 |
| Native American | 231 | 166 | 23 |
| Asian | 138 | 32 | 32 |
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 42.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,824 | $45,726 | $46,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,700 | $101,607 | $84,236 |
| High School Graduate | $34,135 | $40,034 | $27,080 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,125 | $32,900 | $18,806 |
| Overall | $34,599 | $37,006 | $29,787 |
| Some College | $36,536 | $38,676 | $34,288 |
$34,599
Average Earnings
$37,006
Average Male
$29,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.8% of Westmont residents speak only English, while 55.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,127 | 3,816 | 18.96% |
| Black | 12,000 | 3,573 | 29.78% |
| Multiple | 7,890 | 2,358 | 29.89% |
| Other | 8,848 | 1,537 | 17.37% |
| White | 396 | 226 | 57.07% |
| Native | 325 | 116 | 35.69% |
| Asian | 366 | 50 | 13.66% |
| Islander | 402 | 46 | 11.44% |
24.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.91%
Male Poverty Rate
27.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westmont is White, with 57.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westmont is Islander, with 11.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.84% |
| High School | 24.42% |
| Some College | 18.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.04% |
| Female Employed | 17.39% |
| Male Employed | 6.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,469 | $76,417 |
| Households | $47,899 | $70,182 |
| Married Families | $78,883 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,583 | $44,726 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
833
Number of Veterans
725
Male Veterans
108
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 364 |
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 318 |
| 65 to 74 | 246 |
| 55 to 64 | 153 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 781 | 8.44% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 0.37% |
| Other Race | 20 | 0.31% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 13 | 5.16% |
| White | 3 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
59.86%
Born in Westmont
71.08%
Native Born
28.92%
Foreign Born
20.36%
Non Citizen
8.56%
Naturalized
71.08% of Westmont residents were born in the United States, with 59.86% having been born in California. 20.36% 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% |