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Westminster, LA

Census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

Population

2,559

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,495

ZIP codes

0

Westminster and its ZIP codes

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Westminster at a glance

  • Westminster is about 23 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,245 a year, 16% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,100 (23% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,482 a month.

Local data for Westminster, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Westminster, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,245

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$266,100

Median rent

$1,482/mo

Homeownership

72.1%

Bachelor's or higher

57.6%

Median age

42.3

Average commute

21.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (423), French Americans (347), Irish Americans (266).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for East Baton Rouge Parish. PPP loans are for Westminster.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,999

270,640 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,775

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5.6B

FY 2026, $12,364 per person

East Baton Rouge Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Westminster, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.9%
  • Carpooled11.4%
  • Public transit3.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.2%

Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Westminster, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

567

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

35,986

24.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 40°F

60.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Westminster, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.7%

U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

Cities near Westminster

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
InniswoldCensus-designated place1.4 mi2.2
Oak Hills PlaceCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.1
Baton RougeCity3.3 mi86.9
Village St. GeorgeCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.2
GardereCensus-designated place4.2 mi3.3
ShenandoahCensus-designated place5.2 mi6.2
Old JeffersonCensus-designated place5.7 mi3.5
MonticelloCensus-designated place6.3 mi2.4
MerrydaleCensus-designated place6.6 mi4.2
Port AllenCity6.8 mi2.8
Denham SpringsCity9.1 mi7.3
BruslyTown9.5 mi2.2
BrownfieldsCensus-designated place9.7 mi4.1
St. GabrielCity11 mi29.7
AddisTown11 mi4.2
PrairievilleCensus-designated place11 mi22

Frequently asked questions

What county is Westminster, LA in?
Westminster is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Westminster, LA?
About 2,559 people live in Westminster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Westminster?
Nearby places include Inniswold (1.4 mi), Oak Hills Place (2.5 mi), Baton Rouge (3.3 mi), Village St. George (3.5 mi), Gardere (4.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023