Census ACS 2023 · 13 states
West Region
The West region includes 13 states from the Rockies to the Pacific and covers the largest geographic area. It includes California (the most populous state), the tech hubs of Seattle and San Francisco, and vast rural stretches. The West has the highest racial diversity, significant immigrant populations, and the widest range of climates and landscapes.
78,646,122
Total Population
13
States
$82,886
Avg Median Income
38.0
Avg Median Age
States in the West
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | State | Population | Median Income | Median Age | Home Value | Bachelor's+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 579,761 | $74,815 | 38.8 | $285,100 | 29.9% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,740,984 | $94,952 | 38.2 | $519,800 | 38.8% |
| 3 | Utah | 3,331,187 | $91,750 | 31.7 | $455,000 | 36.9% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,238,714 | $80,426 | 40.1 | $454,200 | 36.2% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,114,768 | $62,125 | 39.2 | $232,200 | 30.2% |
| 6 | Nevada | 3,141,000 | $75,561 | 38.9 | $406,100 | 27.4% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,105,072 | $69,922 | 40.2 | $338,100 | 34.5% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,893,296 | $74,636 | 37.1 | $376,000 | 31.2% |
| 9 | Hawaii | 1,445,635 | $98,317 | 40.6 | $808,200 | 35.5% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,810,774 | $92,470 | 37.5 | $502,200 | 44.7% |
| 11 | California | 39,242,785 | $96,334 | 37.6 | $695,400 | 36.5% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,268,175 | $76,872 | 38.8 | $358,900 | 32.6% |
| 13 | Alaska | 733,971 | $89,336 | 35.6 | $333,300 | 31.2% |
Other Regions
Frequently Asked Questions
The West region includes 13 states: California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Idaho, Hawaii, Montana, Alaska, Wyoming.
The West region has a combined population of 78,646,122, representing 23.7% of the total US population.
The average median household income across West states is $82,886. Individual states range widely — see the table above for state-by-state details.
Regional aggregates calculated from state-level ACS 2023 5-Year data. Averages are unweighted across states.