Westland, Michigan
Westland: A city in Wayne County, Michigan. It is located in the western part of the county. Westland is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Westland Public Library and the Westland Historical Museum.
About
Westland is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 84,094 and a population density of 1,588 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 81,116 inhabitants.
The city was created 59 years ago in 1965.
Quick Facts about Westland
| Population : | 81,116 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 48185–48186 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 734 |
| Area : | 52.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1966 (59 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 16:31:00 (23rd May 2025) |
| Density : | 1,532 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westland is located at 42°19'27"N 83°24'1"W (42.3242000, -83.4002100). It has 4 neighbors: The Hague, Rijswijk, Maassluis and Gemeente Midden Delfland.
Westland map
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- Official Website
Official website of Westland
Westland has 4 neighbours.
- The Hague municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government
- Rijswijk municipality in South Holland, Netherlands
- Maassluis municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
- Gemeente Midden-Delfland municipality of the Netherlands
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Westland decreased by 3.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 84,094 | - | census |
| 2011 | 83,518 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 83,334 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 82,659 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 82,628 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 82,321 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 82,115 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 81,940 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 81,752 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 81,511 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 81,116 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 46,718 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 49,534 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 48,261 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 49,542 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 94.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,511 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,628 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,628 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,096 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $386 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $699 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 3 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 18,210 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 19.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 129,446 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 992,979 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,010,396 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,552 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,308 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,193 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,230 |
| 2019 total employment : | 21,906 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,003,822 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,390 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,284 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,876 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 916 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 84 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,973 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 298 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,731 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 309.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 159.86 |
Best Things to Do in Westland
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Other Places in Westland
1 City of Westland
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2 City Council
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People born in Westland (4)
People born in Westland, including Dutch catholic priest Hugo María Van Steekelenburg, Dutch organizational theorist Hans Strikwerda, Dutch road cyclist Lennard Hofstede, .
List
- Valentijn Driessen (Dutch sports journalist) he was born in 19/05/1963
Schools in Westland
College & universities near Westland, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247153 | Dorsey School of Business-Wayne | Wayne (MI) | 48184 |
| 457633 | L'esprit Academy | Canton (MI) | 48187 |
| 169655 | MIAT College of Technology | Canton (MI) | 48188 |
| 170806 | Madonna University | Livonia (MI) | 48150-1176 |
| 460127 | Ross Medical Education Center-Canton | Canton (MI) | 48187 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Westland, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFV | Greenfield Village, Michigan | 20900 Oakwood Blvd. | RAIL |
| DER | John D. Dingell Transit Center | 16121 Michigan Ave. | RAIL |
| DET | Detroit | 11 West Baltimore Ave. | RAIL |
| ROY | Royal Oak station | 202 South Sherman Ave. | RAIL |
| ARB | Ann Arbor station | 325 Depot Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Westland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Westland Post Office | Westland (MI) | 48185 |
| Garden City Post Office | Garden City (MI) | 48135 |
| Wayn Post Office | Wayne (MI) | 48184 |
| Canton Post Office | Canton (MI) | 48187 |
| Livonia Post Office | Livonia (MI) | 48150 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Westland , Ohio township in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States with a population of 2,018 people.
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 665,369 | The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. |
| Dearborn | 93,367 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Livonia | 93,189 | The second most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Canton | 86,825 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Taylor | 60,576 | The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Dearborn Heights | 55,027 | A city in Wayne County, Michigan. |
| Redford | 49,936 | Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Lincoln Park | 36,066 | City in Wayne County in the U. |
| Northville | 29,359 | City in Michigan |
| Southgate | 29,135 | City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan |
| Allen Park | 26,751 | City in Michigan, USA |
| Garden City | 26,408 | City in Wayne County of the U. |
| Wyandotte | 25,156 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Inkster | 24,115 | City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Romulus | 23,528 | City in Wayne County, Michigan |
| Hamtramck | 21,438 | City in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Westland distances to largest Michigan cities
