Population 29,415 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westgate
Household size in Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.67 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.03 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, Westgate sits close to the national average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 39.8 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 40.6 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 43.0 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +3.2 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Westgate is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
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 Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 12.1% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 9.8% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 10.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Westgate (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Westgate has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Henderson neighborhoods.
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 Westgate
Renters in Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0% | 32.4% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 37.9% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 36.0% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.0% | 34.0% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Westgate than nationally: 46.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 25.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the south. The renter share has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 13.7% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −6.0 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Westgate: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Henderson as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 9.8 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 Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1996 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1997 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1998 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 2001 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Westgate is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2005, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of Henderson. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,421 | $1,373 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,521 | $1,337 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,616 | $1,455 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,314 | $2,045 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$893 | +$672 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westgate costs $2,314 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $893 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
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 Westgate
Bachelor's degrees in Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 29.7% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 30.9% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.3% | 33.2% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.8% | 37.4% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Westgate (41.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 92.4% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 93.0% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 93.8% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 93.6% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Westgate: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Henderson's 21 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Westgate
| Period | Westgate | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Westgate than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Westgate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate | 2.59 | 41.5 | 13.0% | 46.0% | 6.7% | 2005 | $2,314 | 41.8% | 95.9% | 7.2% |
| Macdonald Ranch | 2.51 | 46.7 | 7.8% | 30.5% | 8.9% | 2003 | $2,242 | 48.7% | 95.1% | 7.6% |
| Anthem | 2.34 | 58.7 | 6.0% | 14.1% | 6.6% | 2006 | $2,219 | 52.2% | 96.8% | 5.8% |
| Green Valley Ranch | 2.45 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 36.1% | 4.1% | 2000 | $2,160 | 49.6% | 97.2% | 6.7% |
| West Henderson | 2.51 | 38.4 | 6.3% | 22.2% | 9.0% | 2018 | $2,345 | 48.2% | 95.8% | 3.2% |
| Green Valley South | 2.54 | 44.7 | 10.8% | 35.8% | 9.7% | 1995 | $1,915 | 39.1% | 93.7% | 6.3% |
| Southern Highlands | 2.85 | 41.2 | 8.9% | 29.0% | 7.4% | 2008 | $2,469 | 42.1% | 96.2% | 5.2% |
| Green Valley North | 2.57 | 42.0 | 11.1% | 38.9% | 7.7% | 1991 | $1,880 | 31.5% | 92.8% | 7.8% |
| Gibson Springs | 2.38 | 36.0 | 9.8% | 57.6% | 6.2% | 2004 | $1,904 | 29.6% | 90.5% | 7.0% |
| McCullough Hills | 2.60 | 39.7 | 6.5% | 47.8% | 6.2% | 2005 | $1,817 | 37.4% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Paradise | 2.59 | 38.5 | 13.6% | 57.8% | 11.5% | 1988 | $1,578 | 23.5% | 84.9% | 9.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Westgate. 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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