Westlake is a city located in Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 4,887, it is the 62nd largest city in Louisiana and the 4816th largest city in the United States. Westlake is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually but its population has increased by 6.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,568 in 2010. Westlake reached it's highest population of 5,246 in 1980. Spanning over 4 miles, Westlake has a population density of 1,326 people per square mile.
The average household income in Westlake is $54,307 with a poverty rate of 13.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $819 per month, and the median house value is $103,900. The median age in Westlake is 35.5 years, 35.1 years for males, and 36.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westlake was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,622 | 77.71% |
| Black or African American | 853 | 18.30% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 1.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 65 | 1.39% |
| Some Other Race | 44 | 0.94% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,827 | 2.55 | 77.2 |
| Married | 854 | 3.61 | 89.7 |
| Non Family | 790 | 1.3 | 64.4 |
| Female | 136 | 3.01 | 64.7 |
| Male | 47 | 3.09 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 459 | 15.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,410 | 46.78% |
| Some College | 531 | 17.62% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 6.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 288 | 9.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 4.08% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,309 | 2,069 | 283 |
| Black | 635 | 429 | 128 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | |
| Native American | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 20.16%.
97.45% of Westlake residents speak only English, while 2.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.93% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,609 | 587 | 16.26% |
| Black | 853 | 25 | 2.93% |
13.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.18%
Male Poverty Rate
14.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westlake is White, with 16.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westlake is Black, with 2.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.29%.
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
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 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 9.25% |
| Black | 147 | 20.65% |
4.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
100.00% of Westlake residents were born in the United States, with 80.61% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,887 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 4,899 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 4,911 | 299 | 6.48% |
| 2017 | 4,612 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 4,624 | 44 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 4,580 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 4,573 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 4,581 | 28 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 4,553 | -23 | -0.50% |
| 2011 | 4,576 | 23 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 4,553 | -115 | -0.25% |
| 2000 | 4,668 | -339 | -0.70% |
| 1990 | 5,007 | -239 | -0.47% |
| 1980 | 5,246 | 1,164 | 2.54% |
| 1970 | 4,082 | 771 | 2.12% |
| 1960 | 3,311 | 0.00% |