Population 15,213 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Westminster
Household size in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in South Westminster has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5 | 35.8 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.7 | 37.1 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 37.6 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 38.2 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.8, South Westminster is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.5, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 12.3% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in South Westminster than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Westminster
Renters in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.7% | 34.5% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.2% | 38.3% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.8% | 35.9% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.8% | 37.3% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Westminster rent: 60.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 28.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.4% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South Westminster: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across Westminster. Vacancy is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1980 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1981 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1982 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1983 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in South Westminster leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $812 | $1,059 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $909 | $1,159 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,214 | $1,474 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,603 | $2,082 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$791 | +$1,023 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Westminster costs $1,603 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Westminster overall ($2,082). Rents are up $791 a month from 2006–10, a 97% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Westminster
Bachelor's degrees in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 29.9% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 30.4% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 34.2% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 39.0% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +9.1 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in South Westminster have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 8.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.7% | 87.8% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 87.2% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.3% | 89.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 89.7% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in South Westminster never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Westminster
| Period | South Westminster | Westminster | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Westminster is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Westminster as a whole (3.6%). Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Westminster compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Westminster | 2.41 | 35.8 | 12.8% | 60.8% | 4.9% | 1973 | $1,603 | 23.0% | 82.7% | 4.9% |
| South Central Westminster | 2.66 | 36.5 | 14.4% | 33.6% | 9.0% | 1974 | $1,860 | 23.7% | 81.0% | 4.1% |
| Lamar Heights Area | 2.68 | 38.7 | 8.6% | 30.0% | 8.0% | 1971 | $1,965 | 40.3% | 95.5% | 3.0% |
| Twin Lakes | 2.51 | 34.9 | 12.6% | 23.6% | 4.2% | 1985 | $1,916 | 42.6% | 88.1% | 5.0% |
| East Central Westminster | 2.61 | 42.3 | 9.3% | 20.7% | 5.8% | 1980 | $2,869 | 46.1% | 92.6% | 2.5% |
| Scenic Heights | 2.18 | 46.8 | 5.6% | 28.7% | 9.3% | 1969 | $1,886 | 45.7% | 95.1% | 2.0% |
| Regis | 2.25 | 36.8 | 9.2% | 26.1% | 2.2% | 1955 | $1,599 | 50.2% | 92.9% | 5.2% |
| Kings Mill | 2.39 | 41.4 | 10.0% | 26.0% | 8.4% | 1983 | $2,553 | 53.5% | 95.0% | 6.1% |
| Chaffee Park | 2.27 | 39.2 | 8.0% | 30.6% | 1.3% | 1954 | $1,958 | 45.0% | 87.6% | 7.3% |
| Northwestern Denver | 2.36 | 32.0 | 6.8% | 48.8% | 5.9% | 1978 | $1,603 | 39.3% | 73.9% | 6.5% |
| Berkeley | 2.05 | 39.3 | 7.3% | 32.0% | 6.0% | 1964 | $2,052 | 74.7% | 95.7% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Windy Hill, Jacksonville, FL · Frankford, Baltimore, MD · University Heights, San Diego, CA · Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA · Greystone, Birmingham, AL · Western Branch South, Chesapeake, VA · Westwood, Denver, CO · Central Omaha, Omaha, NE · Carrick, Pittsburgh, PA · Canton, Baltimore, MD
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Westminster. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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