Westminster is a CDP located in East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana. Westminster has a 2024 population of 2,890. Westminster is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually but its population has increased by 6.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,713 in 2020.
The average household income in Westminster is $118,663 with a poverty rate of 13.35%. The median age in Westminster is 42.5 years: 41.3 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westminster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,444 | 84.07% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 7.02% |
| Asian | 145 | 4.99% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 3.47% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,363 | 2.13 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Non Family | 844 | 1.21 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Married | 461 | 3.56 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Female | 47 | 4.21 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Male | 11 | 4.45 | 100 | 0 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 0.91% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 8.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 668 | 30.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 417 | 18.97% |
| High School Graduate | 342 | 15.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 521 | 23.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,787 | 1,747 | 873 |
| Black | 189 | 189 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 75 | 12 |
| Asian | 62 | 42 | 27 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,587 | $54,266 | $50,662 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,556 | $91,476 | $77,574 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,542 | $62,188 | $45,114 |
| Some College | $38,477 | $38,555 | $0 |
$57,542
Average Earnings
$62,188
Average Male
$45,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.32% of Westminster residents speak only English, while 7.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,372 | 388 | 16.36% |
13.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.32%
Male Poverty Rate
22.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westminster is White, with 16.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westminster is White, with 16.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.9% |
| Some College | 3.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $145,069 | $175,516 |
| Households | $68,843 | $118,663 |
| Married Families | $146,597 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,048 | $82,909 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
189
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 93 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 8.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
10%
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
68.42%
Born in Westminster
93.46%
Native Born
6.54%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
4.68%
Naturalized
93.46% of Westminster residents were born in the United States, with 68.42% having been born in Louisiana. 1.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,890 | -9 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 2,899 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 2,907 | 272 | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 2,635 | -78 | -2.88% |
| 2020 | 2,713 | -47 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 2,760 | -59 | -2.09% |
| 2018 | 2,819 | -244 | -7.97% |
| 2017 | 3,063 | -40 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 3,103 | 107 | 3.57% |
| 2015 | 2,996 | -191 | -5.99% |
| 2014 | 3,187 | 171 | 5.67% |
| 2013 | 3,016 | -64 | -2.08% |
| 2012 | 3,080 | -253 | -7.59% |
| 2011 | 3,333 | 325 | 10.8% |
| 2010 | 3,008 | 0 | 0% |