Westchester, FL Demographics

A map of Westchester's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	45,659	49,876	87.8%	88.5%
White	3,584	4,005	6.9%	7.1%
Black	1,454	1,264	2.8%	2.2%
Asian	541	724	1.0%	1.3%
Multiracial	459	337	0.9%	0.6%
Native American/Other	335	178	0.6%	0.3%

Westchester, Florida has an estimated population of 52,032, a decrease from the 56,384 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% Hispanic, 6.9% White, 2.8% Black, 1.0% Asian, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westchester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westchester has become more racially diverse since 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 Westchester, that probability was 21.2% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westchester is ranked the 78th 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). Westchester was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westchester's White Population

3,584 residents of Westchester, or 6.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westchester is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Westchester ranks 915th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westchester's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Westchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Westchester is more White than neighboring Fountainebleau (4.8% White), and Sweetwater (2.8% White). Westchester is less White than neighboring Olympia Heights (14.4% White), Westwood Lakes (11.5% White), and Sunset (13% White).

Westchester's Black Population

1,454 residents of Westchester, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westchester is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Westchester ranks 649th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westchester's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Black residents' share of Westchester's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.8%.

Westchester is more Black than neighboring Fountainebleau (1.1% Black), Olympia Heights (0.5% Black), Westwood Lakes (0.3% Black), Sweetwater (0.6% Black), and Sunset (0.4% Black).

Westchester's Asian Population

541 residents of Westchester, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westchester is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Westchester ranks 494th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westchester's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Asian residents' share of Westchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Westchester is more Asian than neighboring Olympia Heights (0.6% Asian), Westwood Lakes (0.5% Asian), and Sweetwater (0.1% Asian). Westchester is less Asian than neighboring Fountainebleau (2.6% Asian), and Sunset (1.6% Asian).

Westchester's Hispanic Population

45,659 residents of Westchester, or 87.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westchester is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Westchester ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westchester's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Westchester's population has decreased from 88.5% to 87.8%.

Westchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Olympia Heights (84.4% Hispanic), Westwood Lakes (87.6% Hispanic), and Sunset (83.2% Hispanic). Westchester is less Hispanic than neighboring Fountainebleau (90.5% Hispanic), and Sweetwater (95.6% Hispanic).

Westchester's Native American/Other Population

335 residents of Westchester, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westchester is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westchester ranks 857th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westchester's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 88.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Westchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fountainebleau (0.4% Native American/Other), Olympia Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), Westwood Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Sweetwater (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sunset (0.2% Native American/Other).

Westchester's Multiracial Population

459 residents of Westchester, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westchester is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westchester ranks 936th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westchester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Westchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Westchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Fountainebleau (0.6% Multiracial), Olympia Heights (0.1% Multiracial), Westwood Lakes (0.1% Multiracial), and Sweetwater (0.5% Multiracial). Westchester is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunset (1.6% 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.