Westlake Corner: Demographics & People
Westlake Corner's population stands at 2,033 people, in 778 households. Population grew 11.5% from 1,824 (2022) to 2,033 (2024). Median age 60.0 years. (11.6y older than Franklin County; 22.2y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 12% of the population. Population is 94% White (non-Hispanic) and 1% Black. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.02). 77% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,640 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 23% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 86 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 11.5% from 1,824 (2022) to 2,033 (2024) — about 19.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,272 (extrapolated at 5.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,618.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 54,477 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 11.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,824 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,033 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 2,033 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,618 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 60.0y is 21.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 12% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 60.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 12.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,033 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 246 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 173.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 922.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 692 |
| Population under 18 | 246 |
| Median age | 60.0 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,033 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.02 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 1,777 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 18 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 2.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 99.0% |
| Asian population | 0.4% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 0.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 94.5% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 714 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,224 |
| Share born in this state | 35.1% |
| Share born in another state | 64.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 60.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 35 |
| From Europe | 27 |
| From Africa | 8 |
Households & Family Composition
778 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 77% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 510 families, 14% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 177 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 510 |
| Married couples with children | 69 |
| Average household size | 2.42 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 24.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,181 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 466 |
| Family households | 600 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 77.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 778 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 4.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,640 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 50,128 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 48,488 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,640 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 76 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 32 residents live in group quarters (1.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 32 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Franklin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 21.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51067 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,953 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51067 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 44.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 38.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 56,042 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 8 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 12.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,033, booming, retirement community, upper-middle, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,033 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Franklin County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade