West Slope, OR Demographics

A map of West Slope's Population by Race

West Slope, Oregon has an estimated population of 6,582, a decrease from the 7,223 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 9.7% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, 2.6% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Slope, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Slope has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Slope, that probability was 42.4% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Slope is ranked the 92nd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 Slope was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Slope's White Population

5,147 residents of West Slope, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Slope is higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. West Slope ranks 319th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Slope's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of West Slope's population has increased from 74.7% to 78.2%.

West Slope is more White than neighboring Raleigh Hills (63.5% White), West Haven-Sylvan (72% White), Cedar Hills (68.4% White), and Beaverton (57.8% White). West Slope is less White than neighboring Garden Home-Whitford (80.2% White).

West Slope's Black Population

174 residents of West Slope, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Slope is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. West Slope ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Slope's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of West Slope's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

West Slope is more Black than neighboring West Haven-Sylvan (1.1% Black), Garden Home-Whitford (0.5% Black), and Beaverton (2.5% Black). West Slope is less Black than neighboring Raleigh Hills (4.4% Black), and Cedar Hills (3.2% Black).

West Slope's Asian Population

275 residents of West Slope, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Slope is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. West Slope ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Slope's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Asian residents' share of West Slope's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

West Slope is less Asian than neighboring Raleigh Hills (8.3% Asian), West Haven-Sylvan (7.1% Asian), Cedar Hills (5.4% Asian), Garden Home-Whitford (5.4% Asian), and Beaverton (11% Asian).

West Slope's Hispanic Population

636 residents of West Slope, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Slope is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Slope ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Slope's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Slope's population has decreased from 10.5% to 9.7%.

West Slope is more Hispanic than neighboring Garden Home-Whitford (7.3% Hispanic). West Slope is less Hispanic than neighboring Raleigh Hills (14.1% Hispanic), West Haven-Sylvan (10.6% Hispanic), Cedar Hills (16.4% Hispanic), and Beaverton (19.3% Hispanic).

West Slope's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of West Slope, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Slope is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West Slope ranks 237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Slope's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Slope's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.9%.

West Slope is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raleigh Hills (0.6% Native American/Other), West Haven-Sylvan (0.7% Native American/Other), Cedar Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), and Garden Home-Whitford (0.5% Native American/Other). West Slope is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaverton (1.2% Native American/Other).

West Slope's Multiracial Population

291 residents of West Slope, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Slope is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Slope ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Slope's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Slope's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.4%.

West Slope is less Multiracial than neighboring Raleigh Hills (9.1% Multiracial), West Haven-Sylvan (8.4% Multiracial), Cedar Hills (6.3% Multiracial), Garden Home-Whitford (6.2% Multiracial), and Beaverton (8.2% 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.