Westlake: Demographics & People
Westlake's population stands at 1,670 people, in 567 households. Population grew 8.2% from 1,543 (2022) to 1,670 (2024). Median age 46.4 years. (11.2y older than Tarrant County; 11.9y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 30% of the population. Population is 68% White (non-Hispanic) and 22% Asian. 94% of households are family-led. County is gaining 41,401 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 31% adult obesity, 10% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 6% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 8.2% from 1,543 (2022) to 1,670 (2024) — about 13.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,810 (extrapolated at 4.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,008.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 906,422 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 8.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,543 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,670 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,670 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 2,008 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 46.4y is 7.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 30% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 46.4 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 29.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,670 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 498 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 56.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 893.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 223 |
| Population under 18 | 498 |
| Median age | 46.4 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,670 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 12 |
| Asian residents | 253 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 41 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 48.0% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 22.0% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 0.7% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.4% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 68.1% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 16% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 695 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 673 |
| Share born in this state | 41.6% |
| Share born in another state | 58.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 40.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 15.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 186 |
| From Europe | 33 |
| From Africa | 136 |
| From Latin America | 10 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 14 |
Households & Family Composition
567 households. Averaging 3.0 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 94% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 471 families, 40% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 471 |
| Married couples with children | 190 |
| Single-parent households | 4 |
| Average household size | 3.03 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 2.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 9,594 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 4,068 |
| Family households | 536 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 94.5% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 567 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 41,401 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 1,010,885 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 969,484 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 41,401 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 37 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 2.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 26 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48121 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 121 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Denton |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 9.00 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 10.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48121 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Denton County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 17,031 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48121 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Denton County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 71.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 62.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 887,207 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 29.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,670, booming, established, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,670 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Denton County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade