Westlake City, Louisiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4668 people, 400 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 1988.3 people per square mile (767.69/kmē), giving it the 61st most densely populated city among the Louisiana. There were 1936 housing units at an average density of 823.8 per square mile (318.07/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.59 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. In the city Age distribution was 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 108.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 120.5 females. The median age of the city's population was 36.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Westlake City was 32.5 and 38.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 80.27% White, 17.95% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0.21% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.2% from two or more races and 0.17% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $34583, it is the 103rd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $39057, it would be the 126th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $17569, making its Louisiana's 66th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $21823, The median income for males was $34568 versus $13497 for females.
In 2000, 1237 pupils and students, of which 664 are male and 573 are female, 26.5% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 167 nursery or pri school, 27 kindergarten, 619 elementary school, 288 high school and 136 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4668 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4690 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4678 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4615 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4585 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4595 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4573 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4548 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4519 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4576 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4577 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 73 | 94 | 167 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| Elementary school | 366 | 253 | 619 |
| High school | 168 | 120 | 288 |
| College or graduate school | 37 | 99 | 136 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake city, Louisiana | $34583 | $39057 | $17569 |
| Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana | $35372 | $41903 | $17710 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |