Westerville, OH Demographics

A map of Westerville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	31,186	31,984	80.7%	81.6%
Black	3,301	2,993	8.5%	7.6%
Multiracial	1,888	1,742	4.9%	4.4%
Hispanic	1,086	1,148	2.8%	2.9%
Asian	1,071	1,116	2.8%	2.8%
Native American/Other	113	207	0.3%	0.5%

Westerville, Ohio has an estimated population of 38,645, a slight decrease from the 39,190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 8.5% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westerville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westerville has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westerville, that probability was 32.4% in 2020 and 33.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westerville is ranked the 34th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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). Westerville was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westerville's White Population

31,186 residents of Westerville, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westerville is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Westerville ranks 1085th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westerville's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Westerville's population has decreased from 81.6% to 80.7%.

Westerville is more White than neighboring Huber Ridge (68.1% White), and Minerva Park (46.2% White). Westerville is less White than neighboring Galena (88.1% White), Worthington (87.3% White), and Riverlea (86% White).

Westerville's Black Population

3,301 residents of Westerville, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westerville is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Westerville ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westerville's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Westerville's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.5%.

Westerville is more Black than neighboring Galena (6.4% Black), Worthington (3.7% Black), and Riverlea (1.5% Black). Westerville is less Black than neighboring Huber Ridge (14.2% Black), and Minerva Park (37.8% Black).

Westerville's Asian Population

1,071 residents of Westerville, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westerville is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Westerville ranks 115th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westerville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Asian residents' share of Westerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Westerville is more Asian than neighboring Huber Ridge (0.7% Asian), Galena (1.8% Asian), and Worthington (2% Asian). Westerville is less Asian than neighboring Minerva Park (5.4% Asian), and Riverlea (3.1% Asian).

Westerville's Hispanic Population

1,086 residents of Westerville, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westerville is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westerville ranks 401st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westerville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Westerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Westerville is more Hispanic than neighboring Galena (1.3% Hispanic), and Riverlea (0.7% Hispanic). Westerville is less Hispanic than neighboring Huber Ridge (7.8% Hispanic), Minerva Park (5.4% Hispanic), and Worthington (3% Hispanic).

Westerville's Native American/Other Population

113 residents of Westerville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westerville is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Westerville ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westerville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Westerville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Minerva Park (0% Native American/Other), Galena (0.1% Native American/Other), Worthington (0.1% Native American/Other), and Riverlea (0% Native American/Other). Westerville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huber Ridge (4.8% Native American/Other).

Westerville's Multiracial Population

1,888 residents of Westerville, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westerville is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Westerville ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westerville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Westerville's population has increased from 4.4% to 4.9%.

Westerville is more Multiracial than neighboring Huber Ridge (4.5% Multiracial), Galena (2.3% Multiracial), and Worthington (3.7% Multiracial). Westerville is less Multiracial than neighboring Minerva Park (5.2% Multiracial), and Riverlea (8.7% 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.