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Westland

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
20.432
State:
Michigan

Westland is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. Westland has a 2026 population of 81,554. Westland is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -4.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 85,126 in 2020.

The median household income in Westland is $62,076 with a poverty rate of 14.32%. The median age in Westland is 38.1 years: 36 years for males, and 40.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males.

81.6K
Total Population
3,992
Density (mi²)
-595 -0.72%
Growth

Westland Population

Westland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202681,554-595-0.72%
202582,149-596-0.72%
202482,745210.03%
202382,724-539-0.65%
202283,263-1,004-1.19%
202184,267-859-1.01%
202085,126-282-0.33%
201981,558-270-0.33%
201881,828-152-0.19%
201781,980-152-0.19%
201682,132-196-0.24%
201582,328-306-0.37%
201482,634-32-0.04%
201382,666-674-0.81%
201283,340-181-0.22%
201183,521-439-0.52%
201083,960-134-0.16%
200086,6021,8782.22%
199084,7241210.14%
198084,603-2,146-2.47%
197086,74900%

Median Age

Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 36 years

Westland Adults

There are 66,851 adults, (14,401 of whom are seniors) in Westland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 43,803 (52.4%)
Male: 39,830 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Westland includes 61.13% White, 23.69% Black or African American, 3.85% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White51,12661.13%
Black or African American19,81023.69%
Two or more races7,7299.24%
Asian3,2203.85%
Other race1,1941.43%
Native American5540.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,9092.28%
White8771.05%
Other race8320.99%
Native American3120.37%
Black or African American670.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50,24960.08%
Black or African American19,74323.61%
Two or more races5,8206.96%
Asian3,2203.85%
Other race3620.43%
Native American2420.29%

Westland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Westland 's average per capita income is $44,607. Household income levels show a median of $62,076. The poverty rate stands at 14.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,232$111,987
Families$78,670$93,932
Households$62,076$77,599
Non Families$43,255$54,366

$44,607

Average Income

$62,076

Median Household Income

14.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)