Westminster, CA Demographics
A map of Westminster's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Asian | 46,513 | 51.2% |
Hispanic | 22,345 | 24.6% |
White | 17,962 | 19.8% |
Multiracial | 2,427 | 2.7% |
Black | 853 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 811 | 0.9% |
Westminster, California had a population of 90,911 in 2020. It was 19.8% White, 0.9% Black, 51.2% Asian, 24.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westminster, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Westminster is the 90th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Westminster's White Population
17,962 residents of Westminster identify as White, or 19.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Westminster less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westminster is ranked #1298 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Westminster is more White than neighboring Midway City (13% White), Garden Grove (16.4% White), and Stanton (15.7% White). Westminster is less White than neighboring Huntington Beach (59.1% White), and Fountain Valley (39% White).
Westminster's Black Population
853 residents of Westminster identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westminster roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westminster is ranked #748 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Westminster is more Black than neighboring Midway City (0.5% Black). Westminster is less Black than neighboring Stanton (1.8% Black), and Huntington Beach (1.1% Black).
Westminster's Asian Population
46,513 residents of Westminster identify as Asian, or 51.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westminster considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westminster is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Westminster is more Asian than neighboring Garden Grove (42.2% Asian), Stanton (29.6% Asian), Huntington Beach (13% Asian), and Fountain Valley (39.5% Asian). Westminster is less Asian than neighboring Midway City (52.1% Asian).
Westminster's Hispanic Population
22,345 residents of Westminster identify as Hispanic, or 24.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westminster less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westminster is ranked #761 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Westminster is more Hispanic than neighboring Huntington Beach (19.9% Hispanic), and Fountain Valley (15.5% Hispanic). Westminster is less Hispanic than neighboring Midway City (31.8% Hispanic), Garden Grove (37.3% Hispanic), and Stanton (49.5% Hispanic).
Westminster's Native American/Other Population
811 residents of Westminster identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westminster roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westminster is ranked #1072 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Westminster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midway City (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fountain Valley (0.8% Native American/Other). Westminster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garden Grove (1% Native American/Other), Stanton (1.2% Native American/Other), and Huntington Beach (1.1% Native American/Other).
Westminster's Multiracial Population
2,427 residents of Westminster identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westminster roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westminster is ranked #1217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Westminster is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway City (2% Multiracial), Garden Grove (2.3% Multiracial), and Stanton (2.1% Multiracial). Westminster is less Multiracial than neighboring Huntington Beach (5.8% Multiracial), and Fountain Valley (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.