Westminster, CA

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2024 Population

89,860

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

43.2

3.6% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.4%

9.22% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$85,541

3.45% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$858,300

4.67% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

41,139

0.91% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Westminster, CA 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.

86% of the residents in Westminster, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westminster, CA are Asian-American International Beauty College (568 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Westminster, CA was $858,300, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

Most people in Westminster, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Westminster, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Westminster, CA is home to a population of 89.9k people, from which 86% are citizens. As of 2024, 46.4% of Westminster, CA residents were born outside of the country (41.7k people).

In 2024, there were 2.86 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.1k people) in Westminster, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86%

2024 Citizenship

86.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 86% of Westminster, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westminster, CA was 86.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Westminster, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westminster, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
47.1k ± 2.37k
White (Non-Hispanic)
16.5k ± 1.43k
Other (Hispanic)
12.1k ± 1.25k

24.8%

Hispanic Population

22.3k people

24.8% of the people in Westminster, CA are hispanic (22.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
Philippines
824,246 ± 22,054 people
China
687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

Foreign-Born Population

46.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

41.7k people

45.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

41.1k people

As of 2024, 46.4% of Westminster, CA residents (41.7k 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 Westminster, CA was 45.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Westminster, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
839 ± 245
Gulf War (2001-)
526 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
498 ± 165

Westminster, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Westminster, CA.

Economy

The economy of Westminster, CA employs 41.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Westminster, CA were Manufacturing (6,491 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,427 people), and Retail Trade (4,211 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($88,180), Finance & Insurance ($82,451), and Utilities ($80,341).

Employment

Occupations

41.1k

2024 Value

± 1,591

−0.91%

1 Year decline

± 5.53%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westminster, CA declined at a rate of −0.91%, from 41.5k employees to 41.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westminster, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,193 people), Production Occupations (4,113 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,347 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westminster, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

41.1k

2024 Value

± 1,591

−0.91%

1 Year decline

± 5.53%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westminster, CA declined at a rate of −0.91%, from 41.5k employees to 41.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westminster, CA, are Manufacturing (6,491 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,427 people), and Retail Trade (4,211 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westminster, CA, though some of these residents may live in Westminster, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,474

Median earning men ± $2,439

$37,120

Median earning women ± $2,947

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($96,719), Wholesale Trade ($68,594), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,207).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($76,227), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($74,118), and Public Administration ($70,862).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% 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 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Westminster, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Westminster, CA awarded 568 degrees. The student population of Westminster, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 75 male students and 338 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westminster, CA are Asian (555 and 98.4%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 0.709%), White (4 and 0.709%), and Black or African American (1 and 0.177%).

The largest universities in Westminster, CA by number of degrees awarded are Asian-American International Beauty College (568 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Westminster, CA are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (355 and 62.5%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (124 and 21.8%), and General Cosmetology (85 and 15%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 413 students enrolled in Westminster, CA, 18.2% men and 81.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 401 records, of which 81.5% were women and 18.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nail Specialist & Manicurist
355 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
124 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Westminster, CA was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 355 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Westminster, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Asian-American International Beauty College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

568 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Asian-American International Beauty College with 568 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 99 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westminster, CA, which is 0.211 times less than the 469 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 555 degrees mean that there were 139 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 4 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Westminster, CA was $858,300 in 2024, which is 2.58 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $820,000 to $858,300, a 4.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Westminster, CA is 53.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Westminster, CA have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westminster, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$858,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$14,186

$15,038

Median Property Taxes

±$847

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 Westminster, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Westminster, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.4%

Homeownership

2024

71.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.4% of the housing units in Westminster, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westminster, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,541

Median Household Income

± $4,355

28.2k

Number of Households

± 1,316

In 2024, the median household income of the 28.2k households in Westminster, CA grew to $85,541 from the previous year's value of $82,686.

The following chart displays the households in Westminster, CA 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westminster, CA is from California.

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Carpooled (14.6%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)

In 2024, 69.4% of workers in Westminster, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.6%) and those who worked at home (11.6%).

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.

Commute Time

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westminster, CA have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Westminster, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westminster, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westminster, CA (12.8k out of 89.3k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westminster, CA is Asian, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Westminster, CA has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 33.5% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.488% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.25%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

33.5%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.488%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westminster, CA declined by 5.08% from 6.59% to 6.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westminster, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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