State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
9,009.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.11%
Growth Since 2010
0.83%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Westminster, California Population 2021
90,445
Westminster is a city located in Orange County California. With a 2020 population of 90,445, it is the 89th largest city in California and the 375th largest city in the United States . Westminster is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually but its population has increased by 0.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 89,701 in 2010. Westminster reached it's highest population of 91,624 in 2013. Spanning over 10 miles, Westminster has a population density of 9,009 people per square mile.
The average household income in Westminster is $89,386 with a poverty rate of 15.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,585 per month, and the median house value is $603,700. The median age in Westminster is 41.8 years, 40.8 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
Westminster Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westminster was:
- Asian: 48.45%
- White: 36.72%
- Other race: 8.67%
- Two or more races: 3.91%
- Black or African American: 1.47%
- Native American: 0.43%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.35%
The current population of Westminster, California is 90,445 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 90,742.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 89,701.
Westminster, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44,155 | 48.45% |
| White | 33,468 | 36.72% |
| Some Other Race | 7,903 | 8.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3,568 | 3.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,337 | 1.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 391 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 315 | 0.35% |
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Westminster Population by Race
Westminster Population Pyramid $2021
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Westminster Population by Age
Westminster Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,617 | 3.29 | 52 |
| Married | 15,370 | 3.91 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 6,170 | 1.32 | 40.4 |
| Female | 4,172 | 3.62 | 44.4 |
| Male | 1,905 | 3.93 | 38.8 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
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Westminster Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,209 | 12.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,278 | 9.62% |
| High School Graduate | 14,239 | 21.81% |
| Some College | 13,377 | 20.49% |
| Associates Degree | 5,513 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,813 | 19.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,863 | 7.45% |
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Westminster Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Westminster Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33,048 | 24,314 | 9,886 |
| White | 16,799 | 15,769 | 5,219 |
| Hispanic | 13,449 | 8,939 | 1,931 |
| Other Race | 4,876 | 2,897 | 590 |
| 2+ Races | 1,694 | 1,468 | 498 |
| Black | 869 | 784 | 298 |
| Native American | 301 | 244 | 24 |
| Islander | 131 | 117 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 34.29%.
Westminster Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,039
Average Earnings
$40,529
Average Male
$29,676
Average Female
Westminster Earnings by Educational Attainment
Westminster Language by Age
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Westminster Language
36.95% of Westminster residents speak only English, while 63.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 43.41% of the population.
Westminster Language
Westminster Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44,011 | 8,035 | 18.26% |
| Hispanic | 21,903 | 3,559 | 16.25% |
| White | 21,468 | 2,033 | 9.47% |
| Other | 7,891 | 2,021 | 25.61% |
| Multiple | 3,567 | 317 | 8.89% |
| Black | 1,336 | 206 | 15.42% |
| Islander | 315 | 108 | 34.29% |
| Native | 385 | 84 | 21.82% |
15.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.89%
Male Poverty Rate
16.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Westminster
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westminster is Islander, with 34.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westminster is Multiple, with 8.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.85%.
Westminster Poverty
Westminster Poverty Rate by Education
Westminster Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Westminster Married by Age and Sex
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Westminster 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 35-44.
Westminster Marital Status by Race
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Westminster Marital Status
Westminster Veterans by War
Westminster Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,040 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 685 | 1.89% |
| Hispanic | 494 | 3.10% |
| Black | 133 | 15.22% |
| Other Race | 94 | 1.66% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 14 | 3.86% |
Westminster Veterans by Race
Westminster Veterans by Education
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6.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
Westminster Veterans by Education
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59.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Westminster Employment by Age
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Westminster Employment by Race
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Westminster Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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55.47%
Native Born
44.53%
Foreign Born
11.61%
Non Citizen
32.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
55.47% of Westminster residents were born in the United States, with 44.66% having been born in California. 11.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Westminster Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90,445 | -99 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 90,544 | -99 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 90,643 | -99 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 90,742 | -434 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 91,176 | -334 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 91,510 | -72 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 91,582 | 27 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 91,555 | -69 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 91,624 | 401 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 91,223 | 513 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 90,710 | 938 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 89,772 | 1,565 | 0.18% |
| 2000 | 88,207 | 10,089 | 1.22% |
| 1990 | 78,118 | 6,985 | 0.94% |
| 1980 | 71,133 | 11,057 | 1.70% |
| 1970 | 60,076 | 34,326 | 8.84% |
| 1960 | 25,750 | 22,619 | 23.46% |
| 1950 | 3,131 | 1,331 | 5.69% |
| 1940 | 1,800 | 0.00% |