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 $51,144 with a poverty rate of 26.61%. The median age in Westgate is 30.6 years: 30.5 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westgate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,082 | 36.95% |
| Two or more races | 2,083 | 24.98% |
| Black or African American | 1,766 | 21.18% |
| Other race | 972 | 11.65% |
| Asian | 332 | 3.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.56% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,321 | 3.58 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Married | 685 | 4.04 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Non Family | 564 | 1.26 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Male | 538 | 4.17 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Female | 534 | 4.84 | 20 | 80 |
4.04
Average Family Size
3.58
Average Household Size
38.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 551 | 11.29% |
| Associates Degree | 269 | 5.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 270 | 5.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 0.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,389 | 28.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,505 | 30.83% |
| Some College | 878 | 17.99% |
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 | 2,864 | 1,199 | 148 |
| 2+ Races | 1,187 | 570 | 110 |
| Black | 1,026 | 780 | 47 |
| White | 740 | 688 | 76 |
| Other Race | 646 | 184 | 0 |
| Asian | 163 | 70 | 0 |
| Islander | 51 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 34.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,887 | $29,688 | $28,532 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,900 | $27,807 | $20,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,048 | $27,830 | $14,882 |
| Overall | $26,678 | $28,843 | $24,022 |
| Some College | $28,738 | $35,307 | $28,040 |
$26,678
Average Earnings
$28,843
Average Male
$24,022
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.02% of Westgate residents speak only English, while 68.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,118 | 1,688 | 32.98% |
| Multiple | 2,083 | 522 | 25.06% |
| Other | 972 | 383 | 39.4% |
| Black | 1,766 | 317 | 17.95% |
| White | 1,172 | 116 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 332 | 98 | 29.52% |
| Native | 47 | 18 | 38.3% |
26.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.13%
Male Poverty Rate
33.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westgate is Other, with 39.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westgate is White, with 9.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.85% |
| High School | 18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.42% |
| Some College | 10.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.73% |
| Female Employed | 21.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.99% |
| Male Employed | 10.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,190 | $55,665 |
| Households | $42,449 | $51,144 |
| Married Families | $56,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,517 | $25,320 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
63
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 2.37% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0.61% |
| Black | 13 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
41.91%
Born in Westgate
56.47%
Native Born
43.53%
Foreign Born
32.39%
Non Citizen
11.14%
Naturalized
56.47% of Westgate residents were born in the United States, with 41.91% having been born in Florida. 32.39% 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 | 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% |