West Mountain, CT Demographics

A map of West Mountain's Population by Race

West Mountain, Connecticut has an estimated population of 387, a dramatic decrease from the 603 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.4% White, 15.0% Hispanic, 11.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Mountain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Mountain has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Mountain, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 42.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Mountain is ranked the 189th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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 Mountain was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Mountain's White Population

284 residents of West Mountain, or 73.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Mountain is considerably higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. West Mountain ranks 60th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mountain's White population has declined by an estimated 45.9%. White residents' share of West Mountain's population has decreased from 87.1% to 73.4%.

West Mountain is less White than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (99% White), Lakes West (85.4% White), Ridgefield (81.3% White), Lakes East (86.1% White), and Ridgebury (84.2% White).

West Mountain's Black Population

0 residents of West Mountain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Mountain is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. West Mountain ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mountain's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of West Mountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Mountain is less Black than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0.4% Black), Ridgefield (4.8% Black), and Lakes East (1.3% Black).

West Mountain's Asian Population

0 residents of West Mountain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Mountain is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. West Mountain ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mountain's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Mountain's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

West Mountain is less Asian than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0.6% Asian), Lakes West (2.3% Asian), Ridgefield (0.4% Asian), Lakes East (1.5% Asian), and Ridgebury (6.5% Asian).

West Mountain's Hispanic Population

58 residents of West Mountain, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Mountain is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Mountain ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mountain's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Mountain's population has increased from 6.3% to 15.0%.

West Mountain is more Hispanic than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0% Hispanic), Lakes West (2.2% Hispanic), Ridgefield (12.1% Hispanic), Lakes East (0.6% Hispanic), and Ridgebury (2.3% Hispanic).

West Mountain's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Mountain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Mountain is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Mountain ranks 146th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mountain's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Mountain's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Mountain is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakes West (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ridgebury (3.6% Native American/Other).

West Mountain's Multiracial Population

45 residents of West Mountain, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Mountain is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Mountain ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Mountain's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Mountain's population has increased from 4.0% to 11.6%.

West Mountain is more Multiracial than neighboring Mamanasco Lake (0% Multiracial), Lakes West (9.4% Multiracial), Ridgefield (1.3% Multiracial), Lakes East (10.6% Multiracial), and Ridgebury (3.3% 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.