Westminster, CA Profile
Westminster, CA, population 89,523, is located
in California's Orange county,
about 3.9 miles from Garden Grove and 6.9 miles from Huntington Beach.
Through the 90's Westminster's population has grown by about 13%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Westminster has grown by about 1%.
Westminster's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Westminster tend to be lower than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 46% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 14% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 34.10 |
| Males | 33.30 |
| Females | 34.80 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 15.00% | | Under 20: | 14.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 16.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 88,207 | N/A |
| 2001 | 88,365 | 0.18% |
| 2002 | 88,941 | 0.65% |
| 2003 | 89,220 | 0.31% |
| 2004 | 89,689 | 0.53% |
| 2005 | 89,523 | -0.19% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $49,450 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 397 |
| 2002 | 379 |
| 2003 | 363 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 388 |
| 2006 | 348 |
| 2007 | 396 |
| 2008 | 268 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
2 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
18 |
19 |
16 |
23 |
14 |
20 |
22 |
11 |
| Robbery |
131 |
131 |
110 |
96 |
96 |
117 |
124 |
98 |
| Aggravated Assault |
206 |
193 |
201 |
212 |
238 |
176 |
207 |
128 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 2,972 |
| 2002 | 3,026 |
| 2003 | 3,369 |
| 2004 | 3,196 |
| 2005 | 3,169 |
| 2006 | 2,872 |
| 2007 | 2,962 |
| 2008 | 2,969 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
466 |
524 |
506 |
535 |
561 |
509 |
533 |
509 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,638 |
1,772 |
2,061 |
1,786 |
1,769 |
1664 |
1766 |
1782 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
566 |
471 |
480 |
572 |
536 |
421 |
358 |
343 |
| Arson |
6 |
47 |
21 |
14 |
27 |
23
|
25
|
12 |
Location
| Elevation | 35 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 10 Square Miles |
