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.

Westland, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

83,633

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.1%50,249

Black

23.6%19,743

Two or More

7%5,820

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%3,997

Asian

3.9%3,220

Other

0.4%362

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%242

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%2,848

High School Diploma

27.5%16,472

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%5,351

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%9,622

Associate's Degree

10.4%6,238

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%9,703

Master's Degree

5.1%3,083

Professional Degree

1.2%741

Doctorate

0.4%234

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$184,600

Median Renti

$1,158

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%22,011

Renter-Occupied

38.7%13,921

Total Units

38,299

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%989

$50K–$100K

10.3%2,273

$100K–$150K

13.6%2,997

$150K–$200K

30.8%6,773

$200K–$300K

29.9%6,592

$300K–$500K

9%1,987

$500K–$1M

1.3%285

$1M+

0.5%115

Rent Distribution

Under $500

772

$500–$750

708

$750–$1,000

2,295

$1,000–$1,250

4,664

$1,250–$1,500

3,075

$1,500–$2,000

1,640

$2,000+

275

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%99

2010–2019

1.6%613

2000–2009

5.3%2,022

1990–1999

10%3,837

1980–1989

11%4,199

1970–1979

18.8%7,214

1960–1969

20.4%7,830

1950–1959

22.3%8,525

1940–1949

7%2,686

1939 or earlier

3.3%1,274

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.9%29,432

Electricity

15.2%5,445

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%519

No Fuel

0.7%241

Other

0.3%122

Coal

0.2%74

Wood

0.2%61

Fuel Oil

0.1%38

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,076

Mean Household Incomei

$77,599

Per Capita Incomei

$34,530

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

43,919

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%2,136

$10K–$15K

3%1,082

$15K–$20K

5%1,803

$20K–$25K

4.5%1,603

$25K–$30K

3.9%1,418

$30K–$35K

3.8%1,370

$35K–$40K

4.3%1,551

$40K–$45K

5.1%1,827

$45K–$50K

4.4%1,582

$50K–$60K

8.3%2,987

$60K–$75K

11.9%4,292

$75K–$100K

13.8%4,970

$100K–$125K

9%3,230

$125K–$150K

6.6%2,355

$150K–$200K

6.9%2,463

$200K+

3.5%1,263

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

1,474

Residentsi

1,884

Avg. Tenant Renti

$438/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers857 homes87% occupied$466/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8563 homes95% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC49 homes99% occupied$472/mo rent

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,076/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

74.2%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

23%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

2.8%

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52.9% of subsidized households are minority

29.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.2% 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

7,6409.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

913

Philippines

710

Mexico

596

Canada

254

China

196

Poland

121

Germany

100

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

40,054

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

41,284

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,588(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured

Westland, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026