Westminster, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Westminster, California Info Snack

Population
90,857
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
15.4%
Median Home
$624,000
Median Income
$67,142
Median Rent
$1,686

Westminster SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
5

Westminster, CA Crime Report

2,808
Total Crimes
3,094.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
31.91%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Westminster
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 2,808 3,094.5 2,581.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 259 285.4 442.0 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 5.6 6.5
Robbery 114 125.6 113.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 121 133.3 288.7 279.7
Property Crime 2,549 2,809.1 2,138.9 1,958.2
Burglary 480 529.0 369.7 314.2
Larceny 1,727 1,903.2 1,341.7 1,398.0
Car Theft 342 376.9 427.6 246.0

Westminster, CA Cost Of Living

151
Westminster's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Westminster California National Average
Overall 151 140 100
Services 111 112 100
Groceries 112 113 100
Health 106 115 100
Housing 234 198 100
Transportation 136 134 100
Utilities 89 126 100

Westminster, CA Photos

Westminster Mall Entrance
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Westminster in California

Map Of Westminster, CA

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Population over time in Westminster

Year Population % Change
2020 90,857 -0.6%
2019 91,417 -0.4%
2018 91,785 0.2%
2017 91,635 -0.1%
2016 91,719 0.5%
2015 91,255 0.7%
2014 90,625 0.7%
2013 89,970 0.6%
2012 89,440 0.6%
2011 88,921 -

Race / Ethnicity in Westminster

White
21.8% (19,775)
African American
0.9% (807)
American Indian
0.1% (130)
Asian
51.0% (46,343)
Hawaiian
0.4% (359)
Other
0.2% (177)
Two Or More
2.7% (2,434)
Hispanic
22.9% (20,832)
Race Westminster CA USA
White 21.8% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 0.9% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 51.0% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 22.9% 39.1% 18.2%

Gender in Westminster

Female
50.8% (46,131)
Male
49.2% (44,726)
Gender Westminster CA USA
Female 50.8% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 49.2% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Westminster for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
12.0% (10,902)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (9,085)
High School / GED
23.0% (20,897)
Some College
20.0% (18,171)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (7,268)
Bachelor's Degree
19.0% (17,262)
Master's Degree
5.0% (4,542)
Professional Degree
2.0% (1,817)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (908)
Education Westminster CA USA
< 9th Grade 12.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 20.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 19.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Westminster, California

Less than $10,000
6.8% (617,227)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (382,922)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (884,336)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (705,594)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (959,983)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (1,385,080)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3% (1,030,944)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.4% (1,487,505)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.4% (763,836)
$200,000 or more
9.6% (868,269)
Income Westminster CA USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.6% 10.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.4% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.4% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 9.6% 13.3% 8.3%

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