City · Maine
Westbrook, Maine
Westbrook, city, in Cumberland County, Maine. Westbrook had 21,565 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,400 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,775 (±22). GEOID 2382105.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,565
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,400 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,775 ±22
Median household income
$85,038
±$6,523 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$383,300
±$18,783 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,392
±$74 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Westbrook and what county is it in?
Westbrook is a city in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 17.2 square miles of land, 1,187 residents per square mile in 2020.
Westbrook is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Westbrook, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 21,565 people lived in Westbrook on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 20,400 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,775 (±22).
| Measure | Westbrook | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,775 ±22 | 308,827 | +2,142 |
| Households | 9,138 ±434 | 132,168 | +1,065 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.11 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,575 ±462 | 153,286 | +827 |
Westbrook's population since 2000
From 16,142 in 2000 to 21,565 in 2025: up 33.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Westbrook as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Westbrook?
The median resident of Westbrook is 37.4 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.4%. 10.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Westbrook | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±1.0 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5% ±1.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±1.9 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±2.2 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5% ±3.7 pts | 85.6% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±2.4 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±2.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.1% ±2.9 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.2% ±2.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±2.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3% ±1.3 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.3% ±3.6 pts | 53.0% | +9.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±2.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4% ±3.3 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Westbrook earn?
Half of Westbrook's 9,138 households earn less than $85,038 a year (±$6,523), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,177 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,861 after inflation. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Westbrook | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,038 ±$6,523 | $95,677 | +$11,861 |
| Mean household income | $101,664 ±$6,191 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,851 ±$2,983 | $55,739 | +$5,255 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | −8.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5% ±5.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1% ±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±2.0 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±3.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Westbrook?
Owners occupy 61.2% of Westbrook's occupied homes and renters 38.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $383,300 by its owner (±$18,783). The median renter pays $1,392 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Westbrook | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $383,300 ±$18,783 | $451,200 | +$96,671 |
| Median gross rent | $1,392 ±$74 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1% ±7.8 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,987 ±$101 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.2% ±4.4 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.8% ±4.4 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 9,575 ±462 | 153,286 | +827 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±2.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.4% ±3.5 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% ±2.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1% ±3.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.8% ±4.3 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Westbrook building?
Builders took permits for 163 new housing units in Westbrook in 2025 (27 in single-family houses), 7.6 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Westbrook work and get to work?
71.5% of Westbrook's workers drive alone and 17.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Westbrook | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.1% ±3.1 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% | −3.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5% ±3.7 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±2.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.8% ±2.7 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min ±1.3 | 23.2 min | −4.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Westbrook?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Westbrook (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,806 (Tract 28) to $108,063 (Tract 26).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 27Cumberland County | 5,699 | $106,136 |
| Tract 29.01Cumberland County | 4,466 | $79,848 |
| Tract 26Cumberland County | 4,058 | $108,063 |
| Tract 28Cumberland County | 3,336 | $49,806 |
| Tract 29.02Cumberland County | 3,216 | $88,068 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Westbrook) · Census block assignment files
How does Westbrook compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Westbrook is the 1,815th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 23 in Maine.
Westbrook ranks 110th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 59th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th | 353 |
| Median household income | 110th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 116th | 353 |
| Median home value | 69th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 52nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 192nd | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 95th | 352 |
| Median age | 327th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 318th | 353 |
| Work from home | 108th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 292nd | 352 |
Westbrook's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Westbrook with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Westbrook?
7 of the 57 figures for Westbrook on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Westbrook are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Westbrook.