Westlake, Louisiana
Westlake: Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
About
Westlake is a city located in the county of Calcasieu Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,568 and a population density of 476 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,873 inhabitants.
The city was created 79 years ago in 1944.
Quick Facts about Westlake
| Population : | 4,873 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Calcasieu Parish |
| Postal code : | 70669 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
| Area : | 9.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1945 (79 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:50:58 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 508 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westlake is located at 30°14'32"N 93°15'3"W (30.2421500, -93.2507100).
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Official website of Westlake
Demographics
The population of Westlake increased by 6.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,568 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,585 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,558 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,585 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,573 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,576 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,620 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,605 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,900 | 6.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,951 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,873 | -1.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 4,986 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,180 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,065 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,179 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 97.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 276 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
Westlake zip code is 70669.
County name: Calcasieu, County
fips: 22019
Bryan, West Lake, West Lake Charles, Westlake
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $110,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $965 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $409 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $576 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,124 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,660 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 259,842 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 154,642 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,186 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,773 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,377 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 291 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 544 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 479 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,107.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.68 |
People born in Westlake (2)
People born in Westlake, including singer Joshua Ledet, stock car racing driver Mikey Kile, .
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Schools in Westlake
College & universities near Westlake, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158778 | Avery James School of Cosmetology | Lake Charles (LA) | 70601 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westlake, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| LFT | Lafayette | 133 East Grant St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Westlake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westlak Post Office | Westlake (LA) | 70669 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Westlake , Ohio city in Ohio, United States with a population of 31,907 people.
- Westlake , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 1,793 people.
Other cities in Calcasieu Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calcasieu Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | 78,433 | The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. |
| Sulphur | 20,120 | Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Moss Bluff | 11,557 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Prien | 7,810 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Carlyss | 4,670 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Vinton | 3,211 | Town in Louisiana |
| Iowa | 3,109 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| DeQuincy | 3,009 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Westlake distances to largest Louisiana cities
