Westbrook, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 792, Westbrook'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

Westbrook is a small community located in Minnesota, within Cottonwood County. The total population is 792. It ranks as the 401st most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Westbrook is 36.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. 17.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Westbrook is $35,119. This is 61% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.9%. This is 179% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $78,200. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Westbrook is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Westbrook has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Westbrook, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.