Westhope, ND Demographics

A map of Westhope's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	351	351	80.7%	93.9%
Hispanic	74	11	17.0%	2.9%
Multiracial	6	10	1.4%	2.7%
Asian	4	0	0.9%	0.0%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Westhope, North Dakota has an estimated population of 435, a large increase from the 374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westhope, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westhope has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westhope, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westhope is ranked the 113th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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). Westhope was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westhope's White Population

351 residents of Westhope, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westhope is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Westhope ranks 139th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhope's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Westhope's population has decreased from 93.9% to 80.7%.

Westhope is more White than neighboring Maxbass (53.6% White), and Antler (80% White). Westhope is less White than neighboring Landa (90.4% White), Newburg (97% White), and Souris (100% White).

Westhope's Black Population

0 residents of Westhope, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westhope is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Westhope ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhope's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Westhope's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Westhope's Asian Population

4 residents of Westhope, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westhope is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Westhope ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhope's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Asian residents' share of Westhope's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Westhope is more Asian than neighboring Landa (0% Asian), Newburg (0% Asian), Maxbass (0% Asian), Antler (0% Asian), and Souris (0% Asian).

Westhope's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Westhope, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westhope is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Westhope ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhope's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 572.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Westhope's population has increased from 2.9% to 17.0%.

Westhope is more Hispanic than neighboring Landa (0% Hispanic), Newburg (0% Hispanic), and Souris (0% Hispanic). Westhope is less Hispanic than neighboring Maxbass (28.6% Hispanic), and Antler (20% Hispanic).

Westhope's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westhope, 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 Westhope is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Westhope ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhope's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Westhope's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westhope is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newburg (3% Native American/Other).

Westhope's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Westhope, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westhope is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Westhope ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westhope's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westhope's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.4%.

Westhope is more Multiracial than neighboring Newburg (0% Multiracial), Antler (0% Multiracial), and Souris (0% Multiracial). Westhope is less Multiracial than neighboring Landa (9.6% Multiracial), and Maxbass (17.9% 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.