Westgate, FL Demographics

A map of Westgate's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,826	4,780	59.2%	56.7%
Black	1,538	2,328	18.9%	27.6%
White	1,518	938	18.6%	11.1%
Asian	157	142	1.9%	1.7%
Multiracial	86	173	1.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	26	74	0.3%	0.9%

Westgate, Florida has an estimated population of 8,151, a decrease from the 8,435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.2% Hispanic, 18.9% Black, 18.6% White, 1.9% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westgate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westgate has become less 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 Westgate, that probability was 59.0% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westgate is ranked the 376th 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). Westgate was ranked the 365th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westgate's White Population

1,518 residents of Westgate, or 18.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westgate is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Westgate ranks 891st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westgate's White population has grown by an estimated 61.8%. White residents' share of Westgate's population has increased from 11.1% to 18.6%.

Westgate is more White than neighboring Stacey Street (2.4% White), and Plantation Mobile Home Park (5.6% White). Westgate is less White than neighboring Schall Circle (42.2% White), Haverhill (24.1% White), and Gun Club Estates (39.8% White).

Westgate's Black Population

1,538 residents of Westgate, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westgate is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Westgate ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westgate's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.9%. Black residents' share of Westgate's population has decreased from 27.6% to 18.9%.

Westgate is more Black than neighboring Gun Club Estates (0% Black), and Plantation Mobile Home Park (1.7% Black). Westgate is less Black than neighboring Schall Circle (24.6% Black), Haverhill (34.7% Black), and Stacey Street (72.9% Black).

Westgate's Asian Population

157 residents of Westgate, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westgate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Westgate ranks 385th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westgate's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Asian residents' share of Westgate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Westgate is more Asian than neighboring Schall Circle (0% Asian), Haverhill (1.4% Asian), Stacey Street (0% Asian), and Gun Club Estates (0% Asian). Westgate is less Asian than neighboring Plantation Mobile Home Park (5.5% Asian).

Westgate's Hispanic Population

4,826 residents of Westgate, or 59.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westgate is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Westgate ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westgate's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Westgate's population has increased from 56.7% to 59.2%.

Westgate is more Hispanic than neighboring Schall Circle (28.9% Hispanic), Haverhill (37.2% Hispanic), and Stacey Street (24.7% Hispanic). Westgate is less Hispanic than neighboring Gun Club Estates (60.2% Hispanic), and Plantation Mobile Home Park (83.3% Hispanic).

Westgate's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Westgate, 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 Westgate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westgate ranks 344th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westgate's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westgate's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Westgate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Schall Circle (0% Native American/Other), Stacey Street (0% Native American/Other), Gun Club Estates (0% Native American/Other), and Plantation Mobile Home Park (0% Native American/Other). Westgate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haverhill (1.5% Native American/Other).

Westgate's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Westgate, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westgate is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westgate ranks 797th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westgate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Westgate's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.1%.

Westgate is more Multiracial than neighboring Stacey Street (0% Multiracial), and Gun Club Estates (0% Multiracial). Westgate is less Multiracial than neighboring Schall Circle (4.3% Multiracial), and Plantation Mobile Home Park (3.8% 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.