Westminster, CA Demographics

A map of Westminster's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	47,118	46,513	52.4%	51.2%
Hispanic	22,264	22,345	24.8%	24.6%
White	16,500	17,962	18.4%	19.8%
Multiracial	2,377	2,427	2.6%	2.7%
Native American/Other	935	811	1.0%	0.9%
Black	666	853	0.7%	0.9%

Westminster, California has an estimated population of 89,860, a slight decrease from the 90,911 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% Asian, 24.8% Hispanic, 18.4% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westminster, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westminster has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westminster, that probability was 63.8% in 2020 and 62.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westminster is ranked the 92nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Westminster was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westminster's White Population

16,500 residents of Westminster, or 18.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westminster is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Westminster ranks 1299th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 19.8% to 18.4%.

Westminster is more White than neighboring Midway City (15.5% White), Garden Grove (15.9% White), and Stanton (14.3% White). Westminster is less White than neighboring Huntington Beach (59% White), and Fountain Valley (37.6% White).

Westminster's Black Population

666 residents of Westminster, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westminster is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Westminster ranks 752nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Black residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Westminster is less Black than neighboring Midway City (1.1% Black), Garden Grove (1% Black), Stanton (1.4% Black), Huntington Beach (1.3% Black), and Fountain Valley (1.6% Black).

Westminster's Asian Population

47,118 residents of Westminster, or 52.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westminster is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Westminster ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Asian residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 51.2% to 52.4%.

Westminster is more Asian than neighboring Midway City (41.4% Asian), Garden Grove (42.7% Asian), Stanton (26.7% Asian), Huntington Beach (13% Asian), and Fountain Valley (36.7% Asian).

Westminster's Hispanic Population

22,264 residents of Westminster, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westminster is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westminster ranks 761st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 24.8%.

Westminster is more Hispanic than neighboring Huntington Beach (18.8% Hispanic), and Fountain Valley (17.2% Hispanic). Westminster is less Hispanic than neighboring Midway City (36.1% Hispanic), Garden Grove (37.1% Hispanic), and Stanton (52.7% Hispanic).

Westminster's Native American/Other Population

935 residents of Westminster, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westminster ranks 1128th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Westminster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden Grove (0.9% Native American/Other). Westminster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midway City (3% Native American/Other), Stanton (2.4% Native American/Other), Huntington Beach (1.2% Native American/Other), and Fountain Valley (2% Native American/Other).

Westminster's Multiracial Population

2,377 residents of Westminster, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Westminster ranks 1227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Westminster is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden Grove (2.4% Multiracial), and Stanton (2.5% Multiracial). Westminster is less Multiracial than neighboring Midway City (3% Multiracial), Huntington Beach (6.6% Multiracial), and Fountain Valley (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.