Population 7,996 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westminster
Household size in Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Westminster average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has dropped from 2.85 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest 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 Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.7, Westminster is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and 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 Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Westminster: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 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 Westminster
Renters in Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Westminster is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Westminster: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Worcester area. Vacancy is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Westminster was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Worcester area, where the median home dates to 1965. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west 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 Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $941 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,002 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,117 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,934 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$993 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westminster costs $1,934 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $993 a month from 2006–10, a 106% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 Westminster
Bachelor's degrees in Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.8% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Westminster is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Westminster: 95.1% 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 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Westminster
| Period | Westminster | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Westminster has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Westminster compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 2.61 | 45.7 | 5.8% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 1978 | $1,934 | 48.8% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| Leino Park | 2.44 | 59.9 | 8.5% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 1981 | $2,139 | 56.1% | 97.9% | 1.3% |
| Gardner | 2.28 | 43.6 | 15.4% | 40.8% | 5.7% | 1958 | $1,100 | 23.8% | 87.4% | 6.8% |
| Princeton Station | 2.60 | 44.8 | 10.7% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1987 | $948 | 31.7% | 94.9% | 2.7% |
| Fitchburg | 2.48 | 36.8 | 17.0% | 46.0% | 7.1% | 1952 | $1,281 | 24.7% | 86.8% | 6.6% |
| Hubbardston | 2.59 | 45.1 | 10.6% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 1986 | $950 | 32.2% | 95.0% | 2.7% |
| Ashburnham | 2.80 | 40.9 | 15.1% | 4.3% | 21.2% | 1967 | $1,805 | 40.0% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Pitcherville | 2.52 | 41.7 | 16.0% | 4.7% | 10.1% | 1995 | $1,256 | 35.8% | 97.2% | 1.9% |
| East Templeton | 2.56 | 50.8 | 7.5% | 18.5% | 15.8% | 1957 | $1,179 | 17.7% | 93.6% | 1.9% |
| Princeton | 2.64 | 46.2 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1975 | $908 | 59.3% | 99.4% | 0.4% |
| Lane Village | 2.36 | 52.1 | 21.4% | 1.1% | 22.2% | 1992 | $1,807 | 47.9% | 95.6% | 4.6% |
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 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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