Westlake, OH Demographics

A map of Westlake's Population by Race

Westlake, Ohio has an estimated population of 34,104, a less than 1% change from the 34,228 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 6.1% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 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 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 Westlake, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 28.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westlake is ranked the 45th 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). Westlake was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westlake's White Population

28,607 residents of Westlake, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westlake is higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Westlake ranks 1013th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Westlake's population has decreased from 84.8% to 83.9%.

Westlake is more White than neighboring North Olmsted (83.6% White). Westlake is less White than neighboring Bay Village (91.9% White), Fairview Park (87.5% White), Rocky River (89.1% White), and Avon (85.7% White).

Westlake's Black Population

674 residents of Westlake, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westlake is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Westlake ranks 330th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Westlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Westlake is more Black than neighboring Bay Village (0.3% Black). Westlake is less Black than neighboring North Olmsted (2.8% Black), Fairview Park (2.5% Black), Rocky River (2.3% Black), and Avon (3.2% Black).

Westlake's Asian Population

2,086 residents of Westlake, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westlake is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Westlake ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Westlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Westlake is more Asian than neighboring Bay Village (0.9% Asian), North Olmsted (1.9% Asian), Fairview Park (1.2% Asian), Rocky River (2.1% Asian), and Avon (4.5% Asian).

Westlake's Hispanic Population

1,511 residents of Westlake, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westlake is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westlake ranks 331st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Westlake's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.4%.

Westlake is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay Village (2.9% Hispanic), Fairview Park (4.3% Hispanic), Rocky River (2.9% Hispanic), and Avon (4.1% Hispanic). Westlake is less Hispanic than neighboring North Olmsted (7.5% Hispanic).

Westlake's Native American/Other Population

30 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Westlake ranks 521st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Westlake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Village (1% Native American/Other), North Olmsted (0.4% Native American/Other), Fairview Park (0.2% Native American/Other), Rocky River (0.2% Native American/Other), and Avon (0.5% Native American/Other).

Westlake's Multiracial Population

1,196 residents of Westlake, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westlake is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Westlake ranks 834th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westlake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Westlake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Westlake is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Village (3% Multiracial), Rocky River (3.2% Multiracial), and Avon (1.9% Multiracial). Westlake is less Multiracial than neighboring North Olmsted (3.7% Multiracial), and Fairview Park (4.3% 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.