Westgate, FL

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2024 Population
8,151
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
33.1
4.89% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
26.9%
11.5% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$51,604
2.31% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$251,300
3.59% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
4,073
5.63% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Westgate, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

69.8% of the residents in Westgate, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westgate, FL are Empire Beauty School-West Palm (27 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Westgate, FL was $251,300, and the homeownership rate was 36.5%.

Most people in Westgate, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Westgate, FL was 2 cars per household.

United StatesFloridaPalm Beach County, FLMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FLPalm Beach County (East)--West Palm Beach City (Southeast) & Palm Beach Town PUMA, FL

Population & Diversity

Westgate, FL is home to a population of 8.15k people, from which 69.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 43% of Westgate, FL residents were born outside of the country (3.51k people).

In 2024, there were 1.36 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (2.29k people) in Westgate, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k Other (Hispanic) and 1.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

69.8%
2024 Citizenship
66.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 69.8% of Westgate, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westgate, FL was 66.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westgate, FL
  1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    2.29k ± 964
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    1.69k ± 664
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.54k ± 615
59.2%
Hispanic Population
4.83k people

In 2024, there were 1.36 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (2.29k people) in Westgate, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k Other (Hispanic) and 1.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

59.2% of the people in Westgate, FL are hispanic (4.83k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Westgate, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.
Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
  2. Haiti
    364,479 ± 14,701 people
  3. Colombia
    327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

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Foreign-Born Population

43%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
3.51k people
46.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.88k people

As of 2024, 43% of Westgate, FL residents (3.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westgate, FL was 46.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    58 ± 64
  2. Vietnam
    13 ± 37

Westgate, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.46 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Westgate, FL employs 4.07k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Westgate, FL were Retail Trade (716 people), Construction (690 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (479 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($52,101), Wholesale Trade ($43,105), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,671).

Employment

Occupations

4.07k
2024 Value
± 624
−5.63%
1 Year decline
± 22.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westgate, FL declined at a rate of −5.63%, from 4.32k employees to 4.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westgate, FL, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (637 people), Sales & Related Occupations (579 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (514 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westgate, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.07k
2024 Value
± 624
−5.63%
1 Year decline
± 22.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westgate, FL declined at a rate of −5.63%, from 4.32k employees to 4.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westgate, FL, are Retail Trade (716 people), Construction (690 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (479 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westgate, FL, though some of these residents may live in Westgate, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$27,895
Median earning men ± $5,785
$27,886
Median earning women ± $3,210

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($78,051), Public Administration ($57,083), and Retail Trade ($33,404).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,114), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,963).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Westgate, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Westgate, FL awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Westgate, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 56 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westgate, FL are Black or African American (17 and 63%), White (6 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 7.41%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Westgate, FL by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-West Palm (27 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Westgate, FL are General Cosmetology (27 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 58 students enrolled in Westgate, FL, 3.45% men and 96.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 27 records, of which 92.6% were women and 7.41% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology
Most Common
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Westgate, FL was General Cosmetology with 27 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Empire Beauty School-West Palm
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-West Palm with 27 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westgate, FL, which is 0 times less than the 27 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 17 degrees mean that there were 2.83 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Westgate, FL was $251,300 in 2024, which is 0.755 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $242,600 to $251,300, a 3.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Westgate, FL is 36.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Westgate, FL have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westgate, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$251,300
Median Property Value 2024
±$29,800
$800
Median Property Taxes
±$252

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westgate, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

36.5%
Homeownership
2024
61.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 36.5% of the housing units in Westgate, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 42.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,604
Median Household Income
± $5,117
2.19k
Number of Households
± 396

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.19k households in Westgate, FL grew to $51,604 from the previous year's value of $50,441.

The following chart displays the households in Westgate, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westgate, FL is from Florida.
0.471
2024 Wage GINI in Florida
0.473
2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (74.2%)
  2. Carpooled (12.7%)
  3. Public Transit (4.59%)

In 2024, 74.2% of workers in Westgate, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.59%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

20.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westgate, FL have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.669% of the workforce in Westgate, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westgate, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westgate, FL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westgate, FL (2.17k out of 8.07k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westgate, FL is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

52.9% of the population of Westgate, FL has health coverage, with 11.2% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 7.75% on Medicare, 7.86% on non-group plans, and 0.0859% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.2% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.58% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

47.1%
Uninsured
11.2%
Employer Coverage
26.1%
Medicaid
7.75%
Medicare
7.86%
Non-Group
0.0859%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westgate, FL grew by 9.77% from 42.9% to 47.1%.

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