Westbrook city is located in Cumberland County Maine. Westbrook city has a 2024 population of 20,497. Westbrook city is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually but its population has increased by 0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,434 in 2020.
The average household income in Westbrook city is $97,160 with a poverty rate of 9.13%. The median age in Westbrook city is 37.5 years: 37.4 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westbrook city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,027 | 83.12% |
| Two or more races | 1,316 | 6.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,085 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 715 | 3.49% |
| Other race | 341 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,930 | 2.27 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Non Family | 4,061 | 1.35 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 3,818 | 3.01 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 735 | 3.08 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 316 | 3.22 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 350 | 2.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,591 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,167 | 27.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,821 | 12.1% |
| High School Graduate | 3,953 | 26.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 304 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 2,861 | 19.01% |
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 | 13,008 | 12,440 | 5,249 |
| Black | 681 | 641 | 217 |
| 2+ Races | 589 | 589 | 240 |
| Asian | 525 | 500 | 129 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 156 | 129 |
| Other Race | 131 | 110 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 82.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,679 | $77,109 | $59,335 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,328 | $77,596 | $57,014 |
| High School Graduate | $40,007 | $45,568 | $36,514 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,956 | $42,389 | $28,009 |
| Overall | $53,956 | $64,333 | $48,360 |
| Some College | $50,666 | $54,000 | $42,014 |
$53,956
Average Earnings
$64,333
Average Male
$48,360
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.03% of Westbrook city residents speak only English, while 10.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,394 | 1,202 | 7.33% |
| Black | 1,056 | 201 | 19.03% |
| Multiple | 1,316 | 198 | 15.05% |
| Asian | 715 | 174 | 24.34% |
| Hispanic | 430 | 69 | 16.05% |
| Other | 341 | 16 | 4.69% |
9.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.86%
Male Poverty Rate
10.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westbrook city is Asian, with 24.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westbrook city is Other, with 4.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.09% |
| High School | 12.77% |
| Some College | 6.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.03% |
| Female Employed | 2.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,375 | $118,160 |
| Households | $85,868 | $97,160 |
| Married Families | $122,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,753 | $68,979 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,444
Number of Veterans
1,280
Male Veterans
164
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 345 |
| Second Gulf War | 340 |
| Vietnam | 249 |
| Korea | 175 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 475 |
| 75+ | 420 |
| 55 to 64 | 258 |
| 65 to 74 | 217 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,204 | 8.24% |
| Black | 130 | 17.88% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 12.97% |
| Other Race | 27 | 18.12% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
61.47%
Born in Westbrook city
89.5%
Native Born
10.5%
Foreign Born
3.47%
Non Citizen
7.03%
Naturalized
89.5% of Westbrook city residents were born in the United States, with 61.47% having been born in Maine. 3.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,162 | -67 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 20,229 | -67 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 20,296 | -67 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 20,363 | -67 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 20,430 | -67 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 20,497 | -67 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 20,564 | -67 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 20,631 | -26 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 20,657 | 223 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 20,434 | 1,280 | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 19,154 | 126 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 19,028 | 247 | 1.32% |
| 2017 | 18,781 | 384 | 2.09% |
| 2016 | 18,397 | 351 | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 18,046 | 68 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 17,978 | 157 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 17,821 | 181 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 17,640 | 45 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 17,595 | 74 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 17,521 | 0 | 0% |