Westby, WI Demographics

A map of Westby's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,384	2,201	98.0%	94.4%
Hispanic	39	45	1.6%	1.9%
Multiracial	9	63	0.4%	2.7%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.2%

Westby, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 2,432, an increase from the 2,332 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.0% White, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westby has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westby, that probability was 10.8% in 2020 and 3.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westby is ranked the 251st most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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). Westby was ranked the 252nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westby's White Population

2,384 residents of Westby, or 98.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westby is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Westby ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westby's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Westby's population has increased from 94.4% to 98.0%.

Westby is more White than neighboring Viroqua (92.2% White), Cashton (64.9% White), Coon Valley (95% White), and Readstown (94.8% White). Westby is less White than neighboring Melvina (100% White).

Westby's Black Population

0 residents of Westby, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westby is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Westby ranks 526th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westby's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Westby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westby is less Black than neighboring Viroqua (0.5% Black), Cashton (1.8% Black), and Readstown (0.3% Black).

Westby's Asian Population

0 residents of Westby, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westby is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Westby ranks 361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westby's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westby's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Westby is less Asian than neighboring Readstown (0.8% Asian).

Westby's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Westby, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westby is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Westby ranks 568th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westby's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Westby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Westby is more Hispanic than neighboring Melvina (0% Hispanic). Westby is less Hispanic than neighboring Viroqua (2.8% Hispanic), Cashton (31.2% Hispanic), Coon Valley (1.9% Hispanic), and Readstown (2.6% Hispanic).

Westby's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westby, 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 Westby is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Westby ranks 648th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westby's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Viroqua (0.2% Native American/Other), and Readstown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Westby's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Westby, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westby is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Westby ranks 514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westby's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Westby's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.4%.

Westby is more Multiracial than neighboring Melvina (0% Multiracial). Westby is less Multiracial than neighboring Viroqua (4.3% Multiracial), Cashton (2.1% Multiracial), Coon Valley (3.2% Multiracial), and Readstown (1.3% 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.