Westlake, Louisiana Population 2022
Westlake is a city located in Calcasieu Parish Louisiana. Westlake has a 2020 population of 5,104. Westlake is currently growing at a rate of 1.01% annually and its population has increased by 11.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,563 in 2010.
The average household income in Westlake is $54,656 with a poverty rate of 15.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $630 per month, and the median house value is $114,400. The median age in Westlake is 29.9 years, 35.3 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
Westlake Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westlakewas:
- White: 76.81%
- Black or African American: 18.32%
- Other race: 2.52%
- Two or more races: 1.27%
- Native American: 0.59%
- Asian: 0.49%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,631 | 76.81% |
| Black or African American | 866 | 18.32% |
| Some Other Race | 119 | 2.52% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 28 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.49% |
Westlake Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,935 | 2.44 | 75.2 |
| Married | 875 | 3.48 | 92.5 |
| Non Family | 757 | 1.32 | 60.1 |
| Female | 249 | 2.31 | 55.4 |
| Male | 54 | 2 | 100 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 423 | 14.00% |
| High School Graduate | 1,349 | 44.65% |
| Some College | 591 | 19.56% |
| Associates Degree | 282 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 284 | 9.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 2.68% |
Westlake Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,236 | 1,984 | 294 |
| Black | 621 | 451 | 51 |
| Other Race | 119 | 119 | |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | |
| Native American | 12 | ||
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Westlake Language by Age
Westlake Language
98.86% of Westlake residents speak only English, while 1.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.93% of the population.
Westlake Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,620 | 723 | 19.97% |
| Black | 866 | 29 | 3.35% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.93%
Male Poverty Rate
14.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Westlake
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westlake is White, with 19.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westlake is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.02%.
Westlake Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Westlake Married by Age and Sex
Westlake Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Westlake Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 311 | 12.46% |
| Black | 121 | 17.72% |
| Asian | 13 | 100.00% |
Westlake Veterans by Education
4.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.58%
Born in Westlake
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Westlake residents were born in the United States, with 77.58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,104 | 51 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 5,053 | 51 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 5,002 | 51 | 1.03% |
| 2019 | 4,951 | 51 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 4,900 | 295 | 6.41% |
| 2017 | 4,605 | -15 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 4,620 | 44 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 4,576 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 4,573 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 4,585 | 27 | 0.59% |
| 2012 | 4,558 | -27 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 4,585 | 22 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 4,563 | -105 | -0.23% |
| 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% |