Westgate is a CDP located in Palm Beach County Florida. Westgate has a 2024 population of 8,401. Westgate is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually but its population has decreased by -16.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,027 in 2020.
The average household income in Westgate is $59,337 with a poverty rate of 24.15%. The median age in Westgate is 34.8 years: 34.2 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westgate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,671 | 31.92% |
| White | 2,535 | 30.29% |
| Black or African American | 1,691 | 20.21% |
| Other race | 1,167 | 13.94% |
| Asian | 253 | 3.02% |
| Native American | 52 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,368 | 3.52 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Female | 634 | 4.39 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
| Married | 626 | 3.86 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 579 | 1.58 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 529 | 4.2 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
3.88
Average Family Size
3.52
Average Household Size
42.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 730 | 13.61% |
| Associates Degree | 322 | 6.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 343 | 6.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 1.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,659 | 30.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,391 | 25.94% |
| Some College | 835 | 15.57% |
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 | 2,951 | 1,510 | 270 |
| 2+ Races | 1,630 | 982 | 181 |
| White | 1,141 | 790 | 78 |
| Black | 1,076 | 806 | 57 |
| Other Race | 738 | 340 | 78 |
| Asian | 134 | 75 | 5 |
| Native American | 29 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 74.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 37.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,500 | $35,441 | $32,059 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,702 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,256 | $26,776 | $23,413 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,889 | $30,073 | $15,808 |
| Overall | $28,151 | $31,120 | $26,610 |
| Some College | $29,265 | $39,853 | $28,722 |
$28,151
Average Earnings
$31,120
Average Male
$26,610
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
30.53% of Westgate residents speak only English, while 69.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,905 | 1,420 | 28.95% |
| Multiple | 2,613 | 742 | 28.4% |
| Other | 1,167 | 354 | 30.33% |
| Black | 1,691 | 314 | 18.57% |
| White | 1,513 | 241 | 15.93% |
| Asian | 253 | 32 | 12.65% |
| Native | 52 | 23 | 44.23% |
24.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.41%
Male Poverty Rate
32.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westgate is Native, with 44.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westgate is Asian, with 12.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.82% |
| High School | 18.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.41% |
| Some College | 11.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.47% |
| Female Employed | 18.58% |
| Male Employed | 7.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,292 | $63,842 |
| Households | $50,441 | $59,337 |
| Married Families | $80,469 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,236 | $35,329 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 2.55% |
| Black | 16 | 1.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
39.71%
Born in Westgate
53.59%
Native Born
46.41%
Foreign Born
33.49%
Non Citizen
12.92%
Naturalized
53.59% of Westgate residents were born in the United States, with 39.71% having been born in Florida. 33.49% 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 | 8,401 | 31 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 8,370 | 30 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 8,340 | -641 | -7.14% |
| 2021 | 8,981 | -1,046 | -10.43% |
| 2020 | 10,027 | 244 | 2.49% |
| 2019 | 9,783 | -243 | -2.42% |
| 2018 | 10,026 | 726 | 7.81% |
| 2017 | 9,300 | 402 | 4.52% |
| 2016 | 8,898 | 588 | 7.08% |
| 2015 | 8,310 | -176 | -2.07% |
| 2014 | 8,486 | 651 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 7,835 | -86 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 7,921 | -137 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 8,058 | 83 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 7,975 | 0 | 0% |