Westside, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 234, Westside's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Westside is a small community located in California, within Fresno County. The total population is 234. It ranks as the 1355th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Westside is 21.8 years. This is 42% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 31.2% of the population under 18, Westside has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 28.6%. This is 138% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Westside, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $9,999. Housing costs are 99% lower than the state median of $734,700. 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 55% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Westside was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 21.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Westside, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.