Westlake, FL Demographics

A map of Westlake's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,623	396	38.3%	43.7%
Black	1,268	159	29.9%	17.5%
Hispanic	1,036	259	24.5%	28.6%
Multiracial	157	39	3.7%	4.3%
Asian	149	44	3.5%	4.9%
Native American/Other	4	9	0.1%	1.0%

Westlake, Florida has an estimated population of 4,237, a dramatic increase from the 906 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.3% White, 29.9% Black, 24.5% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westlake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westlake has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Westlake, that probability was 69.2% in 2020 and 70.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westlake is ranked the 522nd 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). Westlake was ranked the 788th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westlake's White Population

1,623 residents of Westlake, or 38.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westlake is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Westlake ranks 723rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's White population has grown by an estimated 309.8%. White residents' share of Westlake's population has decreased from 43.7% to 38.3%.

Westlake is more White than neighboring Royal Palm Beach (35.1% White). Westlake is less White than neighboring The Acreage (58.4% White), Loxahatchee Groves (65.9% White), Wellington (50.8% White), and Palm Beach Gardens (76.9% White).

Westlake's Black Population

1,268 residents of Westlake, or 29.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westlake is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Westlake ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Black population has grown by an estimated 697.5%. Black residents' share of Westlake's population has increased from 17.5% to 29.9%.

Westlake is more Black than neighboring The Acreage (11.6% Black), Loxahatchee Groves (9.5% Black), Royal Palm Beach (23.4% Black), Wellington (12.1% Black), and Palm Beach Gardens (2.8% Black).

Westlake's Asian Population

149 residents of Westlake, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westlake is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Westlake ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 238.6%. Asian residents' share of Westlake's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.5%.

Westlake is more Asian than neighboring The Acreage (2% Asian). Westlake is less Asian than neighboring Loxahatchee Groves (5.4% Asian), Royal Palm Beach (5.7% Asian), Wellington (4.4% Asian), and Palm Beach Gardens (3.9% Asian).

Westlake's Hispanic Population

1,036 residents of Westlake, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westlake is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Westlake ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westlake's population has decreased from 28.6% to 24.5%.

Westlake is more Hispanic than neighboring The Acreage (22.2% Hispanic), Loxahatchee Groves (16.7% Hispanic), and Palm Beach Gardens (12% Hispanic). Westlake is less Hispanic than neighboring Royal Palm Beach (30.7% Hispanic), and Wellington (28.5% Hispanic).

Westlake's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Westlake, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westlake is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westlake ranks 250th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westlake's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Westlake is less Native American/Other than neighboring The Acreage (1.7% Native American/Other), Loxahatchee Groves (0.5% Native American/Other), Royal Palm Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Wellington (0.9% Native American/Other), and Palm Beach Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other).

Westlake's Multiracial Population

157 residents of Westlake, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westlake is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westlake ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 302.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Westlake's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.7%.

Westlake is more Multiracial than neighboring Loxahatchee Groves (1.9% Multiracial), Wellington (3.3% Multiracial), and Palm Beach Gardens (3.5% Multiracial). Westlake is less Multiracial than neighboring The Acreage (4.1% Multiracial), and Royal Palm Beach (4.4% 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.