West Park, FL Demographics

A map of West Park's Population by Race

West Park, Florida has an estimated population of 15,249, a less than 1% change from the 15,130 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% Black, 43.5% Hispanic, 6.4% White, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Park is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Park, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Park is ranked the 262nd 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 Park was ranked the 252nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Park's White Population

970 residents of West Park, or 6.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Park is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Park ranks 912th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Park's White population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. White residents' share of West Park's population has decreased from 8.0% to 6.4%.

West Park is less White than neighboring Pembroke Park (18% White), Ives Estates (17.4% White), Ojus (32% White), Hallandale Beach (38.5% White), and Hollywood (35% White).

West Park's Black Population

7,174 residents of West Park, or 47.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Park is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Park ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Black residents' share of West Park's population has decreased from 55.3% to 47.0%.

West Park is more Black than neighboring Pembroke Park (44.4% Black), Ives Estates (41% Black), Ojus (10.1% Black), Hallandale Beach (15.9% Black), and Hollywood (15.3% Black).

West Park's Asian Population

44 residents of West Park, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Park is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Park ranks 555th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 73.3%. Asian residents' share of West Park's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

West Park is less Asian than neighboring Pembroke Park (0.7% Asian), Ives Estates (2.4% Asian), Ojus (2.9% Asian), Hallandale Beach (0.9% Asian), and Hollywood (2.4% Asian).

West Park's Hispanic Population

6,628 residents of West Park, or 43.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Park is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Park ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West Park's population has increased from 32.3% to 43.5%.

West Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Pembroke Park (35.7% Hispanic), Ives Estates (33.9% Hispanic), Hallandale Beach (40.5% Hispanic), and Hollywood (43.2% Hispanic). West Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Ojus (50.6% Hispanic).

West Park's Native American/Other Population

265 residents of West Park, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Park ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Park's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Park's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

West Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pembroke Park (0% Native American/Other), Ives Estates (0.6% Native American/Other), Ojus (0% Native American/Other), Hallandale Beach (1.3% Native American/Other), and Hollywood (1.2% Native American/Other).

West Park's Multiracial Population

168 residents of West Park, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Park is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Park ranks 791st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Park's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.1%.

West Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Ives Estates (4.8% Multiracial), Ojus (4.5% Multiracial), Hallandale Beach (2.9% Multiracial), and Hollywood (2.8% 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.