Demographics
In the 2000 census, the Westside (as defined by the Los Angeles Times) had a population of 529,427. The areas within the city of Los Angeles that L.A. Almanac recognize as part of the Westside had a population of 413,351. Originally, the Westside was overwhelmingly white, but it has grown more ethnically diverse. In 2000, non-Hispanic whites made up 63% of the population. Economic levels vary from middle class to upper class, and a majority of the wealthiest communities in Los Angeles County are located on the Westside.
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