Town · Texas
Westlake, Texas
Westlake, town, mostly in Tarrant County (99.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Denton County, Texas. Westlake had 2,057 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 26.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,623 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,670 (±457). GEOID 4877620.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,057
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,623 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,670 ±457
Median household income
$250,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$2,000,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Texas: $1,403
Where is Westlake and what county is it in?
Westlake is a town mostly in Tarrant County (99.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Denton County, Texas. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 236 residents per square mile in 2020.
Westlake is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | 1,620 | 99.8% |
| Denton County | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Westlake, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,057 people lived in Westlake on July 1, 2025, up 26.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,623 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,670 (±457).
| Measure | Westlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,670 ±457 | 2,167,390 | +687 |
| Households | 567 ±133 | 782,419 | +225 |
| Average household size | 2.95 ±0.29 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 567 ±133 | 843,257 | +205 |
Westlake's population since 2000
From 207 in 2000 to 2,057 in 2025: up 893.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Westlake 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 Westlake?
The median resident of Westlake is 46.4 years old; 29.8% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 22.0%. 15.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Westlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 ±3.8 | 35.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.8% ±7.0 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4% ±5.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±3.3 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 30.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.1% ±11.1 pts | 42.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 22.0% ±11.1 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±4.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.7% ±7.4 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8% ±5.0 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±3.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 3.0% ±1.5 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±4.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±3.5 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 79.6% ±5.9 pts | 34.8% | +10.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 38.2% ±7.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±6.9 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Westlake earn?
Half of Westlake's 567 households earn less than $250,000 or more a year (), against $84,207 in Tarrant County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $250,000 or more in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Westlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $84,207 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $574,670 ±$116,333 | $115,894 | – |
| Per capita income | $193,275 ±$44,690 | $42,755 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6% ±6.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±8.4 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.9% ±1.7 pts | 93.2% | – |
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 Westlake?
Owners occupy 96.5% of Westlake's occupied homes and renters 3.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $2,000,000 or more by its owner (). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities.
| Measure | Westlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $2,000,000 or more | $323,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,547 | +$2,173 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±82.3 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,233 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 96.5% ±2.9 pts | 59.3% | +10.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 3.5% ±2.9 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Housing units | 567 ±133 | 843,257 | +205 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±82.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 97.4% ±2.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 48.7% ±10.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±5.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 Westlake building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Westlake in 2025 (32 in single-family houses), 15.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Westlake work and get to work?
55.5% of Westlake's workers drive alone and 41.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes.
| Measure | Westlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.8% ±7.5 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 55.5% ±9.3 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.9% ±3.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 41.2% ±9.1 pts | 14.8% | +21.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min ±3.3 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
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 Westlake?
No census tract lies mostly in Westlake; 6 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1139.06Tarrant County | 8,397 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 1139.54Tarrant County | 3,945 | $222,351 |
| Tract 1139.53Tarrant County | 7,242 | $242,599 |
| Tract 203.11Denton County | 4,080 | $92,803 |
| Tract 203.22Denton County | 8,302 | $161,607 |
| Tract 203.05Denton County | 7,302 | $174,098 |
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 Westlake) · Census block assignment files
How does Westlake compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Westlake is the 7,585th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 604th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Westlake ranks 1st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 604th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 97th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 941st | 979 |
| Median household income | 1st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 2nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 1st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th | 877 |
| Median age | 115th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 33rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 6th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 486th | 976 |
Westlake's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Westlake 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 Westlake?
24 of the 57 figures for Westlake 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 Westlake 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 Westlake.