West Hollywood, CA Demographics

A map of West Hollywood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	24,236	25,397	69.5%	71.0%
Hispanic	4,578	4,497	13.1%	12.6%
Asian	2,111	2,273	6.1%	6.4%
Multiracial	1,962	1,889	5.6%	5.3%
Black	1,516	1,302	4.3%	3.6%
Native American/Other	481	399	1.4%	1.1%

West Hollywood, California has an estimated population of 34,884, a slight decrease from the 35,757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.5% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 6.1% Asian, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Hollywood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Hollywood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Hollywood, that probability was 47.1% in 2020 and 49.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Hollywood is ranked the 240th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 Hollywood was ranked the 236th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Hollywood's White Population

24,236 residents of West Hollywood, or 69.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Hollywood is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Hollywood ranks 543rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hollywood's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of West Hollywood's population has decreased from 71.0% to 69.5%.

West Hollywood is more White than neighboring Beverly Hills (68.9% White), Los Angeles (28.1% White), Culver City (44.8% White), Ladera Heights (17.3% White), and View Park-Windsor Hills (12.2% White).

West Hollywood's Black Population

1,516 residents of West Hollywood, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Hollywood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Hollywood ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hollywood's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Black residents' share of West Hollywood's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.3%.

West Hollywood is more Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (2.1% Black). West Hollywood is less Black than neighboring Los Angeles (8.1% Black), Culver City (6.6% Black), Ladera Heights (55.1% Black), and View Park-Windsor Hills (71.9% Black).

West Hollywood's Asian Population

2,111 residents of West Hollywood, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Hollywood is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Hollywood ranks 404th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hollywood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Asian residents' share of West Hollywood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

West Hollywood is more Asian than neighboring Ladera Heights (3.7% Asian), and View Park-Windsor Hills (2.7% Asian). West Hollywood is less Asian than neighboring Beverly Hills (13.5% Asian), Los Angeles (11.9% Asian), and Culver City (19.8% Asian).

West Hollywood's Hispanic Population

4,578 residents of West Hollywood, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Hollywood is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Hollywood ranks 1128th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hollywood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Hollywood's population has increased from 12.6% to 13.1%.

West Hollywood is more Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Hills (7.8% Hispanic), and View Park-Windsor Hills (6.8% Hispanic). West Hollywood is less Hispanic than neighboring Los Angeles (47.2% Hispanic), Culver City (20% Hispanic), and Ladera Heights (13.3% Hispanic).

West Hollywood's Native American/Other Population

481 residents of West Hollywood, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Hollywood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Hollywood ranks 902nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hollywood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Hollywood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

West Hollywood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Angeles (1% Native American/Other), Culver City (0.8% Native American/Other), Ladera Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and View Park-Windsor Hills (1.1% Native American/Other). West Hollywood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Hills (1.9% Native American/Other).

West Hollywood's Multiracial Population

1,962 residents of West Hollywood, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Hollywood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Hollywood ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Hollywood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Hollywood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

West Hollywood is more Multiracial than neighboring Los Angeles (3.8% Multiracial), and View Park-Windsor Hills (5.2% Multiracial). West Hollywood is less Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Hills (5.7% Multiracial), Culver City (8% Multiracial), and Ladera Heights (9.8% 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.