Westminster, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Westminster, Louisiana
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Location in East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Baton Rouge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,791 |
| • Density | 2,487.52/sq mi (960.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70809
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-80920 |
Westminster is a community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized city or town.
In 2010, about 3,008 people lived here. This was more than the 2,515 people counted in 2000. Westminster is part of the larger Baton Rouge area, which includes many nearby towns and cities. There have been talks about Westminster becoming part of a new city called St. George.
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Where is Westminster Located?
Westminster is found in the southern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. Its exact location is 30°24′34″N 91°5′19″W / 30.40944°N 91.08861°W.
It shares its borders with the city of Baton Rouge on its north, west, and south sides. To the east, across Bluebonnet Road, you'll find another community called Inniswold.
Size of Westminster
The United States Census Bureau says that Westminster covers a total area of about 2.9 square kilometers (which is about 1.12 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Westminster?
The number of people living in Westminster changes over time. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,515 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,008 | 19.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,791 | −7.2% | |
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People and Backgrounds in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,791 people living in Westminster. These people lived in 1,240 homes, and 618 of these were families.
The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups living in Westminster. The U.S. Census counts Hispanic/Latino people as an ethnic group, and they can be of any race.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 2,321 | 2,457 | 2,132 | 92.29% | 81.68% | 76.39% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 84 | 299 | 235 | 3.34% | 9.94% | 8.42% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0.12% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 20 | 88 | 159 | 0.80% | 2.93% | 5.70% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 0.20% | 0.33% | 0.54% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 30 | 27 | 102 | 1.19% | 0.90% | 3.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 52 | 123 | 145 | 2.07% | 4.09% | 5.20% |
| Total | 2,515 | 3,008 | 2,791 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Life in Westminster in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 2,515 people living in Westminster. They lived in 978 households, and 718 of these were families. The area had about 885 homes per square mile.
Most people in Westminster were White (about 93.92%). Other groups included African American (3.34%), Native American (0.12%), and Asian (0.80%). About 2.07% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 31% of the homes, there were children under 18 years old. About 61.3% of homes had married couples living together. About 22.5% of homes had people living alone.
The average household had 2.52 people, and the average family had 2.96 people. The median age in Westminster was 42 years old. This means half the people were younger than 42, and half were older.
The average income for a household in Westminster was $54,929. For families, the average income was $70,972. A very small number of families (1.9%) and people (1.9%) lived below the poverty line.
Schools in Westminster
The East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools system is in charge of education in Westminster. Students in the community attend several schools:
- Westminster Elementary School, which is located right in Westminster.
- Westdale Middle School.
- Tara High School.
See also
In Spanish: Westminster (Luisiana) para niños
