Westminster, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Westminster, California is 90,147 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 91st-largest city in California. The median household income is $82,686, the median home value is $820,000, and the median age is 41.7.
The population has declined 0.3% since 2010 (89,772 → 89,537).
90,147
Population
8980
People / sq mi
$82,686
Median Income
$820,000
Median Home Value
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Westminster covers 10.0 sq mi of land at 8980 people per square mile.
About Westminster, CA
What distinguishes Westminster is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 8,980 people per square mile. Westminster is a city in California with a population of 90,147.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $82,686 — above the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $820,000, with typical rent around $2,100.
Roughly 26.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 9.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Westminster: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Westminster city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Westminster city had a population of 89,772 in 2010 and 89,537 in 2024, a -0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 91,624 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.02%.
89,537
Population (2024)
89,772
Population (2010)
91,624
Peak (2013)
-0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 89,772 |
| 2011 | 90,710 |
| 2012 | 91,223 |
| 2013 | 91,624 |
| 2014 | 91,555 |
| 2015 | 91,582 |
| 2016 | 91,510 |
| 2017 | 91,176 |
| 2018 | 90,742 |
| 2019 | 90,643 |
| 2020 | 90,775 |
| 2021 | 90,190 |
| 2022 | 89,660 |
| 2023 | 89,263 |
| 2024 | 89,537 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$82,686
Median Household Income
$34,477
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$820,000
Median Home Value
$2,100
Median Rent
52.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
77.8%
High School+
26.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
70.4%
Public Transit
9.6%
Work From Home
27.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
7.9%
Foreign Born
35.2%
Non-English at Home
3.4%
Veterans
12.3%
With Disability
93.4%
Health Insurance
96.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.5% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westminster, California has a population of 90,147 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 91st-largest city in California.
The median household income in Westminster, California is $82,686, with 14.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Westminster, California is $820,000, with median monthly rent at $2,100 and a homeownership rate of 52.2%.
The median age in Westminster, California is 41.7 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The population has declined 0.3% since 2010 (89,772 → 89,537).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.