West DeLand, FL Demographics

A map of West DeLand's Population by Race

West DeLand, Florida has an estimated population of 3,632, a decrease from the 3,908 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 32.6% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West DeLand, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West DeLand has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West DeLand, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 51.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West DeLand is ranked the 559th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West DeLand was ranked the 527th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West DeLand's White Population

2,246 residents of West DeLand, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West DeLand is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West DeLand ranks 450th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West DeLand's White population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of West DeLand's population has decreased from 70.4% to 61.8%.

West DeLand is more White than neighboring DeLand Southwest (39.2% White), and DeLand (59.4% White). West DeLand is less White than neighboring North DeLand (94.3% White), Lake Mack-Forest Hills (97.5% White), and Orange City (66.3% White).

West DeLand's Black Population

126 residents of West DeLand, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West DeLand is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West DeLand ranks 420th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West DeLand's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.3%. Black residents' share of West DeLand's population has decreased from 6.9% to 3.5%.

West DeLand is more Black than neighboring North DeLand (0% Black), and Lake Mack-Forest Hills (0% Black). West DeLand is less Black than neighboring DeLand Southwest (37.3% Black), DeLand (11.2% Black), and Orange City (6.1% Black).

West DeLand's Asian Population

21 residents of West DeLand, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West DeLand is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West DeLand ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West DeLand's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Asian residents' share of West DeLand's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West DeLand is more Asian than neighboring DeLand Southwest (0% Asian), North DeLand (0% Asian), and Lake Mack-Forest Hills (0% Asian). West DeLand is less Asian than neighboring DeLand (1.8% Asian), and Orange City (4.5% Asian).

West DeLand's Hispanic Population

1,184 residents of West DeLand, or 32.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West DeLand is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West DeLand ranks 367th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West DeLand's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West DeLand's population has increased from 16.8% to 32.6%.

West DeLand is more Hispanic than neighboring DeLand Southwest (21.7% Hispanic), DeLand (25.2% Hispanic), North DeLand (5.1% Hispanic), Lake Mack-Forest Hills (2.5% Hispanic), and Orange City (19.1% Hispanic).

West DeLand's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of West DeLand, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West DeLand is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West DeLand ranks 328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West DeLand's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West DeLand's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

West DeLand is more Native American/Other than neighboring DeLand Southwest (0% Native American/Other), DeLand (0.4% Native American/Other), North DeLand (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Mack-Forest Hills (0% Native American/Other). West DeLand is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orange City (0.9% Native American/Other).

West DeLand's Multiracial Population

27 residents of West DeLand, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West DeLand is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West DeLand ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West DeLand's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 82.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West DeLand's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.7%.

West DeLand is more Multiracial than neighboring North DeLand (0.6% Multiracial), and Lake Mack-Forest Hills (0% Multiracial). West DeLand is less Multiracial than neighboring DeLand Southwest (1.9% Multiracial), DeLand (2% Multiracial), and Orange City (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.