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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of 83,633 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Westland ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Michigan. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Westland is located at latitude 42.3242 and longitude -83.4002 in Wayne County. The formal boundaries for the City of Westland encompass a land area of 20.42 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Wayne County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Westland has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,633 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,093 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 57 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,076 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,530 |
| Median Home Value | $184,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 38,299 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 22,011 (57.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,921 (36.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,367 (6.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 35,932 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 19,486 (54.2%) |
The table below compares Westland to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 10 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 34 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 368 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 313 | 58th |
| Diversity Index | # 37 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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