Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Westminster, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

89,860

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

52.4%47,118

Hispanic/Latino

24.8%22,264

White

18.4%16,500

Two or More

2.6%2,377

Black

0.7%666

Other

0.5%475

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%308

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%152

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%1,508

High School Diploma

23%14,736

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%3,349

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%7,966

Associate's Degree

8.4%5,414

Bachelor's Degree

18.2%11,705

Master's Degree

4.9%3,167

Professional Degree

1.7%1,116

Doctorate

1%639

HS or Higher

77.3%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$858,300

Median Renti

$2,168

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%15,038

Renter-Occupied

46.6%13,112

Total Units

29,269

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%329

$50K–$100K

5.7%856

$100K–$150K

3.6%542

$150K–$200K

1.3%192

$200K–$300K

2%303

$300K–$500K

3.6%538

$500K–$1M

54.4%8,181

$1M+

27.2%4,097

Rent Distribution

Under $500

674

$500–$750

442

$750–$1,000

285

$1,000–$1,250

372

$1,250–$1,500

809

$1,500–$2,000

2,533

$2,000+

7,317

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%183

2010–2019

2.3%674

2000–2009

6%1,754

1990–1999

7%2,048

1980–1989

8.3%2,419

1970–1979

27.3%7,997

1960–1969

26%7,617

1950–1959

18.2%5,337

1940–1949

1.7%495

1939 or earlier

2.5%745

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.4%18,420

Electricity

25%7,040

No Fuel

6.1%1,710

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%634

Solar

0.7%185

Other

0.3%85

Wood

0.2%65

Fuel Oil

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,541

Mean Household Incomei

$112,865

Per Capita Incomei

$36,053

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

44,367

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%1,536

$10K–$15K

4.5%1,279

$15K–$20K

3.7%1,029

$20K–$25K

4.2%1,170

$25K–$30K

2.7%773

$30K–$35K

2.9%808

$35K–$40K

2.5%717

$40K–$45K

2.8%796

$45K–$50K

3.2%891

$50K–$60K

5.1%1,445

$60K–$75K

7.8%2,205

$75K–$100K

11.8%3,325

$100K–$125K

8.8%2,489

$125K–$150K

7.8%2,198

$150K–$200K

11.8%3,331

$200K+

14.8%4,158

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,348

Residentsi

5,040

Avg. Tenant Renti

$329/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes81% occupied$329/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,541/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

98%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

34% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43% of subsidized households are minority

93% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41,73746.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,166

Philippines

933

China

460

Korea

371

Guatemala

370

Canada

241

India

142

Germany

129

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

39,831

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

41,139

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,617(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured