Westland, MI Demographics
What is the population of Westland?
There are 84,806 residents in Westland, with a median age of 38.3. Of this, 47.2% are males and 52.8% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.74% of the resident pool in Westland, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.82%. Additionally, 4.44% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 74,746 people in Westland currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 84,806 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 40,031 | 1.5% |
| Female Population | 44,775 | -1.7% |
Male Population 47.2%
Female Population 52.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.3 | -0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 76,102 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,935 | 4.3% |
| Not Citizen | 3,769 | -12.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.74%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.82%
Not Citizen 4.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 229 | 9.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,132 | -14.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,002 | 32.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 658 | -10.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 74,746 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 7.32%
Moved from Same State 2.39%
Moved from Different State 0.79%
Same House as Last Year 89.23%
What are the employment statistics in Westland?
White-collar workers make up 70.77% of the working population in Westland, while blue-collar employees account for 29.23%. There are also 2,125 entrepreneurs in Westland (5.21% of the workforce); 32,565 workers employed in private companies (79.79%); and 3,136 people working in governmental institutions (7.68%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 28,885 | -0.8% |
| Blue Collar | 11,929 | -0.0% |
White Collar 70.77%
Blue Collar 29.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,125 | 12.4% |
| Private Companies | 32,565 | -0.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,136 | -5.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,988 | -4.6% |
Self Employees 5.21%
Private Companies 79.79%
Governmental Workers 7.68%
Not for Profit Companies 7.32%
How many households are there in Westland?
There are a total of 35,286 households in Westland, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.43% of these Westland households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.57%. Additionally, 25.53% of households have children and 74.47% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 35,286 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 19,560 | -1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 15,726 | 1.4% |
Family Households 55.43%
Non-Family Households 44.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,009 | -1.2% |
| Households without Children | 26,277 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 25.53%
Households without Children 74.47%
What are the median and average incomes in Westland?
The average annual household income in Westland is $74,701, while the median household income sits at $59,930 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,106, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,149. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,255 and $45,133, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $74,701 | 8.9% |
| Median Household Income | $59,930 | 7.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 70,966 | -1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Westland?
There are 37,862 housing units in Westland, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 35,286 occupied housing units in Westland, 60.25% are owner-occupied, while 39.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.69% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $170,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,050 per month in Westland.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 37,862 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,024 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,840 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8,713 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,615 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,296 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,076 | -5.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,007 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,861 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 416 | -1.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 14 | 16.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 35,286 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 21,261 | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $14,025 | -1.3% |
Owner Occupied 60.25%
Renter Occupied 39.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,542 | 1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,719 | 0.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $170,900 | 14.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $154,000 | 19.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,050 | 8.8% |
With Mortgage 63.69%
Without Mortgage 36.31%
What is the level of education in Westland?
Approximately 40.8% of the population in Westland holds a high school degree (that's 27,237 residents), while 27.15% have attained a college certificate (21,376 locals) and 13.96% have a bachelor's degree (9,319 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,516 | 3.3% |
| Some High School | 27,237 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 21,376 | 0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 5,988 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,319 | -2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,567 | -0.3% |
No High School 2.27%
Some High School 40.8%
Some College 27.15%
Associate Degree 8.97%
Bachelor's Degree 13.96%
Graduate Degree 6.84%
What is the marital status of Westland residents?
A total of 27,236 people in Westland have never been married (which represents 39.25% of the total population), while 27,983 of them are wedded (40.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,007 (1.45%) and 9,651 (13.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 27,236 | 4.8% |
| Married | 27,983 | -0.0% |
| Separated | 1,007 | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4,529 | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9,651 | 9,651.0% |
Never Married 39.25%
Married 40.32%
Separated 1.45%
Widowed 6.53%
Divorced 13.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Westland?
The top three means of transportation people in Westland use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 35,105 residents commute by car, 514 prefer going to work by walking and 209 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 35,105 | -2.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 209 | -33.0% |
| Bicycle | 73 | -33.0% |
| Motorcycle | 20 | 33.3% |
| TaxiCab | 156 | 25.8% |
| Walk | 514 | -2.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Westland by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.