Westville, IN

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Westville Overview

5,885
TOTAL POPULATION
4,668
MALE POPULATION
1,217
FEMALE POPULATION
383.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
26.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,357
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,889
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,299
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
24.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Westville Zip Codes

Westville Area Codes

Race in Westville

The most populous races in Westville are White / Caucasian (4,380 | 74.4%), Black / African American (1,347 | 22.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (253 | 4.3%).
Race in Westville
Race# Population% Population
Asian230.4%
Black / African American1,34722.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2534.3%
Native / Alaskan40.1%
White / Caucasian4,38074.4%
Two or more Races1081.8%
Some other Race230.4%
Total5,885100.0%

Ancestry in Westville

The most populous ancestries reported in Westville are German (705 | 12.0%), Polish (440 | 7.5%), Irish (395 | 6.7%), Slovak (319 | 5.4%), and English (310 | 5.3%), together accounting for 36.9% of all Westville residents.
Ancestry in Westville
Ancestry# Population% Population
African160.3%
American651.1%
Austrian290.5%
Blackfeet40.1%
Canadian50.1%
Cherokee70.1%
Croatian50.1%
Czech500.9%
Danish611.0%
Dutch1352.3%
Eastern European280.5%
English3105.3%
European180.3%
French330.6%
French Canadian60.1%
German70512.0%
Greek611.0%
Hungarian120.2%
Irish3956.7%
Italian1182.0%
Korean120.2%
Mexican1672.8%
Northern European180.3%
Norwegian70.1%
Pakistani110.2%
Polish4407.5%
Puerto Rican380.6%
Romanian50.1%
Scottish320.5%
Slovak3195.4%
Subsaharan African160.3%
Swedish430.7%
Swiss50.1%
Ukrainian160.3%
Welsh50.1%
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Immigrants in Westville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Westville came from Central America (81 | 1.4%), Latin America (81 | 1.4%), Mexico (74 | 1.3%), Europe (29 | 0.5%), and Northern Europe (24 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.9% of all Westville residents.
Immigrants in Westville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia230.4%
Central America811.4%
Eastern Europe50.1%
Europe290.5%
Guatemala70.1%
Latin America811.4%
Mexico741.3%
Northern Europe240.4%
Philippines120.2%
Romania50.1%
South Eastern Asia230.4%
Thailand110.2%
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Sex and Age in Westville

Sex and Age in Westville

The most populous age groups in Westville are 30 to 34 Years (690 | 14.8%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (158 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Westville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (1.0%)124 (10.2%)
5 to 9 Years101 (2.2%)80 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years95 (2.0%)72 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years25 (0.5%)38 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Years427 (9.1%)125 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Years581 (12.4%)69 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years690 (14.8%)102 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Years630 (13.5%)54 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Years630 (13.5%)158 (13.0%)
45 to 49 Years455 (9.8%)52 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years300 (6.4%)53 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years284 (6.1%)47 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years161 (3.5%)77 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years49 (1.1%)46 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years110 (2.4%)68 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years38 (0.8%)22 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years32 (0.7%)30 (2.5%)
85 Years and over13 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,668 (100.0%)1,217 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Westville

Median Family Size in Westville

The median family size in Westville is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (390 | 63.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (39 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Westville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple390 (63.7%)3.36
Single Male/Father39 (6.4%)1.97
Single Female/Mother183 (29.9%)2.63
Total Families612 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Westville

The median household size in Westville is 2.45 persons per household, with married-couple households (390 | 40.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (358 | 36.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Westville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple390 (40.2%)3.37
Single Male/Father39 (4.0%)2.23
Single Female/Mother183 (18.9%)2.92
Non-family358 (36.9%)1.22
Total Households970 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Westville

Out of a total of 970 households in Westville, 612 (63.1%) are family households, while 358 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 256, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 288.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Westville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-288 (29.7%)
2-Person Households256 (26.4%)70 (7.2%)
3-Person Households127 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households150 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households21 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households58 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total612 (63.1%)358 (36.9%)

Female Fertility in Westville

Fertility by Age in Westville

Average fertility rate in Westville is 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 139.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Westville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (10.0%)132.0
20 to 34 years41 (82.0%)139.0
35 to 50 years4 (8.0%)14.0
Total50 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Westville

46.0% of women with births (50) in Westville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Westville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years19 (46.3%)22 (53.7%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (46.0%)27 (54.0%)

Fertility by Education in Westville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Westville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma11 (22.0%)72.0
College or Associate's Degree23 (46.0%)98.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (32.0%)101.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total50 (100.0%)82.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Westville

54.0% of women with births in Westville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Westville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (52.2%)11 (47.8%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (46.0%)27 (54.0%)

Income in Westville

Income Overview in Westville

Per Capita Income in Westville is $14,357, while median incomes of families and households are $73,750 and $57,889 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,885$14,357
Median Family Income612$73,750
Mean Family Income612$88,014
Median Household Income970$57,889
Mean Household Income970$76,189
Income Deficit612$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,88523.18%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,88576.82¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,8850.39

Earnings by Sex in Westville

Average Earnings in Westville are $38,632, $44,861 for men and $34,462 for women, a difference of 23.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Westville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male984 (61.0%)$44,861
Female630 (39.0%)$34,462
Total1,614 (100.0%)$38,632

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Westville

The most common earnings brackets in Westville are $20,000 to $22,499 for men (116 | 11.8%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (94 | 14.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Westville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (2.6%)29 (4.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99914 (1.4%)10 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49946 (4.7%)23 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99935 (3.6%)19 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49945 (4.6%)47 (7.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9998 (0.8%)14 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49935 (3.6%)43 (6.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (1.3%)17 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499116 (11.8%)16 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (0.2%)15 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99940 (4.1%)5 (0.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99928 (2.9%)94 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99940 (4.1%)56 (8.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99945 (4.6%)82 (13.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99984 (8.5%)30 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99931 (3.2%)8 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99996 (9.8%)20 (3.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99996 (9.8%)51 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999109 (11.1%)46 (7.3%)
$100,000+75 (7.6%)5 (0.8%)
Total984 (100.0%)630 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Westville

Average earnings in Westville are $47,742 for men and $38,750 for women, a difference of 18.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $63,500, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $20,469. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,231, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,667.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Westville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$20,469$0
High School Diploma$38,850$23,667
College or Associate's Degree$63,500$40,237
Bachelor's Degree$59,018$65,231
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,742$38,750

Family Income in Westville

Family Income Brackets in Westville

According to the Westville family income data, there are 134 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 7 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Westville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000223.6%
$10,000 to $14,999111.8%
$15,000 to $24,999487.8%
$25,000 to $34,999345.6%
$35,000 to $49,9996410.5%
$50,000 to $74,99913421.9%
$75,000 to $99,9997412.1%
$100,000 to $149,99911418.6%
$150,000 to $199,99910417.0%
$200,000+71.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Westville

4-person families (112 | 18.3%) account for the highest median family income in Westville with $125,455 per family, while 2-person families (291 | 47.5%) have the highest median income of $35,586 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Westville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families291 (47.5%)$71,172
3-Person Families130 (21.2%)$41,042
4-Person Families112 (18.3%)$125,455
5-Person Families21 (3.4%)$0
6-Person Families58 (9.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total612 (100.0%)$73,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Westville

The median family income in Westville is $73,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (78) having the highest median family income of $165,819, while families with no earners (77) have the lowest median family income of $49,688, accounting for 12.8% and 12.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Westville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners77 (12.6%)$49,688
1 Earner233 (38.1%)$55,972
2 Earners224 (36.6%)$116,500
3+ Earners78 (12.8%)$165,819
Total612 (100.0%)$73,750

Household Income in Westville

Household Income Brackets in Westville

With 204 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Westville, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (0.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Westville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000343.5%
$10,000 to $14,999252.6%
$15,000 to $24,999969.9%
$25,000 to $34,999757.7%
$35,000 to $49,99915516.0%
$50,000 to $74,99920421.0%
$75,000 to $99,99911612.0%
$100,000 to $149,99912512.9%
$150,000 to $199,99913313.7%
$200,000+70.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Westville

The median household income in Westville is $57,889, with the highest median household income of $83,417 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 456 households (47.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,813, with 237 households (24.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Westville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years32 (3.3%)$51,316
25 to 44 Years456 (47.0%)$83,417
45 to 64 Years245 (25.3%)$59,152
65+ Years237 (24.4%)$37,813
Total970 (100.0%)$57,889

Poverty in Westville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Westville

With 7.7% poverty level for males and 12.2% for females among the residents of Westville, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (71.4%) and 14 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Westville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (5.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years27 (26.5%)4 (4.9%)
12 to 14 Years19 (23.7%)21 (45.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (71.4%)5 (35.7%)
18 to 24 Years6 (4.7%)11 (8.2%)
25 to 34 Years8 (4.0%)50 (29.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years7 (8.7%)4 (3.8%)
55 to 64 Years17 (14.2%)5 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (16.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (7.7%)149 (12.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Westville

According to the poverty statistics in Westville, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Westville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (100.0%)117 (94.4%)
5 Years12 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years75 (73.5%)78 (95.1%)
12 to 14 Years61 (76.2%)25 (54.3%)
15 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (28.6%)9 (64.3%)
18 to 24 Years121 (95.3%)124 (91.8%)
25 to 34 Years190 (96.0%)121 (70.8%)
35 to 44 Years216 (100.0%)203 (95.8%)
45 to 54 Years73 (91.2%)101 (96.2%)
55 to 64 Years103 (85.8%)119 (96.0%)
65 to 74 Years76 (100.0%)95 (83.3%)
75 Years and over83 (100.0%)52 (100.0%)
Total1,065 (92.3%)1,068 (87.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Westville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Westville show that 1.0% or 4 of the total 390 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.2%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Westville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children177 (97.8%)4 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (99.0%)4 (1.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Westville

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Westville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)39 (38.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)57 (31.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Westville

The poverty data for Westville shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (1.0%) and 57 of the single-parent households (25.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (2.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Westville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)39 (34.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (1.0%)57 (25.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Westville

Employment by Class of Employer in Westville

Among the 1,144 employed individuals in Westville, private company employees (730 | 63.8%), state government employees (188 | 16.4%), and local government employees (120 | 10.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Westville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees73063.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)60.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)433.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations403.5%
Local Government Employees12010.5%
State Government Employees18816.4%
Federal Government Employees131.1%
Unpaid Family Workers40.4%
Total1,144100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Westville

According to the labor force statistics for Westville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,346), 24.3% or 1,299 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 116 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 41.9% or 18 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 38.4% or 81 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Westville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years18 (41.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years211 (38.2%)81 (38.4%)
25 to 29 Years146 (22.5%)5 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years209 (26.4%)8 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years411 (27.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years140 (16.3%)17 (12.1%)
55 to 59 Years46 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years47 (19.7%)4 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years67 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,299 (24.3%)116 (8.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Westville

According to labor force statistics for Westville, 23.0% of individuals (999) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,343) are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 34 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.0% or 209 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.8% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Westville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School57 (5.5%)238 (22.8%)
High School Diploma243 (10.6%)161 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree489 (65.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher209 (82.0%)5 (1.9%)
Total999 (23.0%)148 (3.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Westville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Westville are Community & Social Service (107 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (62 | 5.2%), Management (54 | 4.6%), Education Instruction & Library (48 | 4.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (43 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Westville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Westville, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Business & Financial (85.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Westville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (24.1%)41 (75.9%)
Business & Financial5 (14.3%)30 (85.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 43 (40.2%)64 (59.8%)
Education, Arts & Media31 (72.1%)12 (27.9%)
Legal Services & Support5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating16 (25.8%)46 (74.2%)
Health Technologists16 (45.7%)19 (54.3%)
Total (Category)90 (31.2%)198 (68.8%)
Total (Overall)580 (49.0%)604 (51.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Westville are Security & Protection (106 | 8.9%), Law Enforcement (95 | 8.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (94 | 7.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (44 | 3.7%), and Healthcare Support (15 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Westville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Westville, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (63.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (78.9%), and Security & Protection (70.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Westville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Security & Protection31 (29.2%)75 (70.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement20 (21.0%)75 (78.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving19 (43.2%)25 (56.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance60 (63.8%)34 (36.2%)
Personal Care & Service14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)124 (45.4%)149 (54.6%)
Total (Overall)580 (49.0%)604 (51.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Westville are Office & Administration (190 | 16.1%), and Sales & Related (40 | 3.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Westville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Westville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (55.0%)18 (45.0%)
Office & Administration32 (16.8%)158 (83.2%)
Total (Category)54 (23.5%)176 (76.5%)
Total (Overall)580 (49.0%)604 (51.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Westville are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (91 | 7.7%), and Construction & Extraction (49 | 4.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Westville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Westville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)580 (49.0%)604 (51.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Westville are Production (141 | 11.9%), Material Moving (64 | 5.4%), and Transportation (48 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Westville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Westville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production101 (71.6%)40 (28.4%)
Transportation41 (85.4%)7 (14.6%)
Material Moving30 (46.9%)34 (53.1%)
Total (Category)172 (68.0%)81 (32.0%)
Total (Overall)580 (49.0%)604 (51.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Westville

Employment Industries in Westville

The major employment industries in Westville include Manufacturing (310 | 26.2%), Public Administration (154 | 13.0%), Educational Services (152 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (123 | 10.4%), and Retail Trade (84 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Westville

Employment Industries by Sex in Westville

The Westville industries that see more men than women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Construction (81.7%), and Manufacturing (67.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Westville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction58 (81.7%)13 (18.3%)
Manufacturing210 (67.7%)100 (32.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Retail Trade19 (22.6%)65 (77.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing9 (40.9%)13 (59.1%)
Utilities18 (51.4%)17 (48.6%)
Information0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance5 (22.7%)17 (77.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support34 (58.6%)24 (41.4%)
Educational Services99 (65.1%)53 (34.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance24 (19.5%)99 (80.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (20.0%)52 (80.0%)
Public Administration51 (33.1%)103 (66.9%)
Total580 (49.0%)604 (51.0%)

Education in Westville

School Enrollment in Westville

The most common levels of schooling among the 450 students in Westville are elementary school (130 | 28.9%), high school (107 | 23.8%), and middle school (105 | 23.3%).
School Enrollment in Westville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool296.4%
Kindergarten4610.2%
Elementary School13028.9%
Middle School10523.3%
High School10723.8%
College / Undergraduate153.3%
Graduate / Professional184.0%
Total450100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Westville

Out of a total of 450 students who are enrolled in schools in Westville, 41 (9.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 409 (90.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Westville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old170 (93.9%)11 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds147 (88.0%)20 (12.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total409 (90.9%)41 (9.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Westville

Arts & humanities (41 | 14.9%), science & technology (38 | 13.8%), education (37 | 13.5%), business (36 | 13.1%), and engineering (34 | 12.4%) are the most common fields of study among 275 individuals in Westville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Westville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2810.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology134.7%
Social Sciences72.5%
Engineering3412.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3813.8%
Business3613.1%
Education3713.5%
Literature & Languages114.0%
Liberal Arts & History269.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications41.5%
Arts & Humanities4114.9%
Total275100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Westville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Westville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Westville are males with 2 vehicles (342, accounting for 62.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (298, making up 57.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Westville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)18 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle67 (12.2%)73 (12.3%)
2 Vehicles342 (62.1%)298 (50.2%)
3 Vehicles53 (9.6%)82 (13.8%)
4 Vehicles69 (12.5%)122 (20.6%)
5 or more Vehicles20 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total551 (100.0%)593 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Westville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Westville are 20 to 24 minutes (287 commuters, 26.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (141 commuters, 12.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (130 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in Westville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes534.8%
5 to 9 Minutes14112.8%
10 to 14 Minutes999.0%
15 to 19 Minutes12010.9%
20 to 24 Minutes28726.1%
25 to 29 Minutes12511.4%
30 to 34 Minutes13011.8%
35 to 39 Minutes252.3%
40 to 44 Minutes111.0%
45 to 59 Minutes857.7%
60 to 89 Minutes171.5%
90 or more Minutes80.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Westville

The most common commute times in Westville are 5 to 9 minutes (122 commuters, 22.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (165 commuters, 29.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Westville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (0.7%)49 (8.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes122 (22.6%)19 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (3.3%)81 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes47 (8.7%)73 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes122 (22.6%)165 (29.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes37 (6.9%)88 (15.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes82 (15.2%)48 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)25 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (0.9%)6 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes82 (15.2%)3 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (2.2%)5 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes8 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Westville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Westville are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (108, 20.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (169, 30.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Westville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM75 (13.9%)36 (6.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM58 (10.8%)3 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (4.6%)56 (10.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM51 (9.5%)38 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM108 (20.0%)30 (5.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM48 (8.9%)169 (30.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM32 (5.9%)40 (7.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5 (0.9%)6 (1.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9 (1.7%)8 (1.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (2.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM59 (11.0%)94 (16.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM63 (11.7%)71 (12.6%)
Total539 (100.0%)562 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Westville

Occupancy by Ownership in Westville

Of the total 970 dwellings in Westville, owner-occupied units account for 797 (82.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 173 (17.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Westville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units79782.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17317.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units970100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Westville

Occupancy by Household Size in Westville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28829.7%
2-Person Household32633.6%
3-Person Household12713.1%
4+ Person Household22923.6%
Total Housing Units970100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Westville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Westville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household210 (72.9%)78 (27.1%)
2-Person Household305 (93.6%)21 (6.4%)
3-Person Household106 (83.5%)21 (16.5%)
4+ Person Household176 (76.9%)53 (23.1%)
Total Housing Units797 (82.2%)173 (17.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Westville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Westville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16 (34.8%)30 (65.2%)
High School Diploma261 (91.6%)24 (8.4%)
College/Associate Degree398 (83.3%)80 (16.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher122 (75.8%)39 (24.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Westville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Westville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23223.9%
35 to 44 Years25626.4%
45 to 54 Years939.6%
55 to 64 Years15215.7%
65 to 74 Years13413.8%
75 to 84 Years909.3%
85 Years and Over131.3%
Total970100.0%

Housing Finances in Westville

Median Income by Occupancy in Westville

Median Income by Occupancy in Westville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied797 (82.2%)$67,396
Renter-Occupied173 (17.8%)$40,685
Average970 (100.0%)$57,889

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Westville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Westville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (0.5%)22 (12.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)8 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (0.6%)20 (11.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99935 (4.4%)17 (9.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99939 (4.9%)5 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99969 (8.7%)6 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999102 (12.8%)53 (30.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999175 (22.0%)29 (16.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999116 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999125 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more127 (15.9%)13 (7.5%)
Total797 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Westville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Westville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30034 (4.3%)16 (9.2%)
$300 to $499118 (14.8%)14 (8.1%)
$500 to $799151 (19.0%)52 (30.1%)
$800 to $99984 (10.5%)19 (11.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499299 (37.5%)50 (28.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999106 (13.3%)13 (7.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total797 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Westville

Housing Structures in Westville

Housing Structures in Westville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached55156.8%
Single Unit, Attached343.5%
2 Unit Apartments121.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments141.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments70.7%
10 or more Apartments111.1%
Mobile Home / Other34135.1%
Total970100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Westville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Westville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached503 (91.3%)48 (8.7%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (8.8%)31 (91.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other291 (85.3%)50 (14.7%)
Total797 (82.2%)173 (17.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Westville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Westville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms33 (4.1%)4 (2.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms333 (41.8%)136 (78.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms314 (39.4%)33 (19.1%)
8 or more Rooms112 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total797 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Westville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Westville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas749 (94.0%)107 (61.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity43 (5.4%)66 (38.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total797 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Westville

Household Vehicle Usage in Westville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (0.6%)28 (16.2%)
1 Vehicle267 (33.5%)69 (39.9%)
2 Vehicles370 (46.4%)54 (31.2%)
3 or more Vehicles155 (19.5%)22 (12.7%)
Total797 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Westville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Westville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units280517
Median Property Value$46,300$180,400
Median Household Income$43,000$106
Monthly Housing Costs$470$0
Real Estate Taxes$476$24

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Westville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Westville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000149 (53.2%)53 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99983 (29.6%)60 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99944 (15.7%)398 (77.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (1.4%)6 (1.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (100.0%)517 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Westville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Westville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99957 (20.4%)4 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99955 (19.6%)22 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99949 (17.5%)14 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (17.5%)53 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (10.4%)126 (24.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99920 (7.1%)87 (16.8%)
$150,000 or more21 (7.5%)105 (20.3%)
Total280 (100.0%)517 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Westville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Westville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x212 (75.7%)84,792 (16,400.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (4.6%)305 (59.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x26 (9.3%)75 (14.5%)
4.0x or more29 (10.4%)79 (15.3%)
Total280 (100.0%)517 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Westville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Westville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800184 (65.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49930 (10.7%)117 (22.6%)
$800 to $1,49918 (6.4%)163 (31.5%)
Total280 (100.0%)517 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Westville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years369 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years239 (87.5%)34 (12.4%)
26 to 34 Years342 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years393 (91.8%)35 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years165 (89.2%)20 (10.8%)
55 to 64 Years237 (97.1%)7 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years186 (97.9%)4 (2.1%)
75 Years and older135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,273 (95.8%)100 (4.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Westville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Westville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen369 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen239 (87.5%)34 (12.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Westville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Westville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000235 (85.1%)41 (14.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999415 (97.0%)13 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999405 (92.0%)35 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999246 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over972 (98.9%)11 (1.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Westville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 629 (14.0%)196 (94.7%)
6 to 18 Years117 (31.7%)266 (72.1%)
19 to 25 Years29 (10.6%)217 (79.5%)
25 to 34 Years80 (23.4%)279 (81.6%)
35 to 44 Years22 (5.1%)371 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years27 (14.6%)143 (77.3%)
55 to 64 Years131 (53.7%)146 (59.8%)
65 to 74 Years186 (97.9%)139 (73.2%)
75 Years and over135 (100.0%)102 (75.6%)
Total756 (31.9%)1,859 (78.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Westville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Westville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (2.8%)6 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years47 (11.3%)89 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years41 (53.9%)33 (28.9%)
75 Years and over39 (47.0%)32 (61.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Westville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Westville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.2%)12 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years12 (15.8%)4 (3.5%)
75 Years and over28 (33.7%)6 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Westville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.7%)13 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Westville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (6.2%)19 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years4 (5.3%)4 (3.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Westville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (9.4%)35 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years29 (38.2%)33 (28.9%)
75 Years and over39 (47.0%)32 (61.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Westville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (5.1%)25 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (15.4%)

Technology Access in Westville

Computing Device Access in Westville

Computing Device Access in Westville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop72775.0%
Smartphone83085.6%
Tablet55457.1%
No Computing Device798.1%
Total970100.0%

Internet Access in Westville

Internet Access in Westville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.5%
Broadband Home67970.0%
Cellular Data Only11211.6%
Satellite Internet959.8%
No Internet11612.0%
Total970100.0%

Westville Summary

History

The town of Westville, Indiana is located in LaPorte County, approximately 50 miles east of Chicago. The town was founded in 1836 by a group of settlers from New England. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its rich soil and abundant natural resources. The town was originally named West Point, but was later changed to Westville in 1837.
The town quickly grew and prospered due to its location on the Michigan Road, which connected the Great Lakes to the Ohio River. The town was also a major stop on the Underground Railroad, providing a safe haven for escaped slaves.
In the late 19th century, Westville became a major industrial center. The town was home to several factories, including a paper mill, a brickyard, and a foundry. The town also had a thriving agricultural industry, with many farmers growing corn, wheat, and other crops.
The town continued to grow and prosper throughout the 20th century. In the 1950s, the town was home to several large manufacturing companies, including a steel mill and a chemical plant. The town also had a thriving retail sector, with several stores and restaurants.

Geography

Westville is located in LaPorte County, Indiana, approximately 50 miles east of Chicago. The town is situated on the banks of the Kankakee River, which flows through the town. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, with several small lakes and ponds in the area.
The town has a total area of 4.2 square miles, with a population of approximately 5,000 people. The town is located in the Central Time Zone and has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

Westville’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The town is home to several large manufacturing companies, including a steel mill and a chemical plant. The town also has a thriving agricultural industry, with many farmers growing corn, wheat, and other crops.
The town also has a thriving retail sector, with several stores and restaurants. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a hardware store, a grocery store, and a pharmacy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Westville was 5,000 people. The town has a median household income of $45,000 and a median family income of $50,000. The town is predominantly white, with approximately 90% of the population identifying as Caucasian. The town also has a small Hispanic population, with approximately 5% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The town also has a small African American population, with approximately 2% of the population identifying as African American.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Westville?
Total Population of Westville is 5,885.
What is the Total Male Population of Westville?
Total Male Population of Westville is 4,668.
What is the Total Female Population of Westville?
Total Female Population of Westville is 1,217.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Westville?
There are 383.57 Males per 100 Females in Westville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Westville?
There are 26.07 Females per 100 Males in Westville.
What is the Median Population Age in Westville?
Median Population Age in Westville is 37.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Westville
Average Family Size in Westville is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Westville
Average Household Size in Westville is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Westville?
Per Capita income in Westville is $14,357.
What is the Median Family Income in Westville?
Median Family Income in Westville is $73,750.
What is the Median Household income in Westville?
Median Household Income in Westville is $57,889.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Westville?
Income or Wage Gap in Westville is 23.2%.
Women in Westville earn 76.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Westville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Westville is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Westville?
There are 1,299 People in the Labor Forcein in Westville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Westville?
24.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Westville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Westville?
Unemployment Rate in Westville is 8.9%.