Westland, MI Demographics

A map of Westland's Population by Race

Westland, Michigan has an estimated population of 83,633, a slight decrease from the 85,420 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.1% White, 23.6% Black, 7.0% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westland, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 57.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westland is ranked the 10th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Westland was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westland's White Population

50,249 residents of Westland, or 60.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westland is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Westland ranks 690th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westland's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Westland's population has decreased from 63.5% to 60.1%.

Westland is more White than neighboring Inkster (16.8% White), and Romulus (43.9% White). Westland is less White than neighboring Garden City (79.7% White), Wayne (63.2% White), and Livonia (82.2% White).

Westland's Black Population

19,743 residents of Westland, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westland is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Westland ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Westland's population has increased from 21.7% to 23.6%.

Westland is more Black than neighboring Garden City (6.6% Black), and Livonia (4.3% Black). Westland is less Black than neighboring Wayne (24.7% Black), Inkster (70.3% Black), and Romulus (44.5% Black).

Westland's Asian Population

3,220 residents of Westland, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Westland ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Westland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Westland is more Asian than neighboring Garden City (1.3% Asian), Wayne (1.3% Asian), Inkster (1.4% Asian), and Romulus (0.2% Asian). Westland is less Asian than neighboring Livonia (4% Asian).

Westland's Hispanic Population

3,997 residents of Westland, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Westland ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Westland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Westland is more Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (3.8% Hispanic), Inkster (3.7% Hispanic), Livonia (4.4% Hispanic), and Romulus (1.6% Hispanic). Westland is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (6.4% Hispanic).

Westland's Native American/Other Population

604 residents of Westland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westland is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westland ranks 337th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Westland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Romulus (0.6% Native American/Other). Westland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City (0.8% Native American/Other), Wayne (1.3% Native American/Other), Inkster (0.8% Native American/Other), and Livonia (0.8% Native American/Other).

Westland's Multiracial Population

5,820 residents of Westland, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westland is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Westland ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Westland's population has increased from 5.2% to 7.0%.

Westland is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (5.2% Multiracial), Wayne (5.6% Multiracial), Inkster (6.9% Multiracial), and Livonia (4.3% Multiracial). Westland is less Multiracial than neighboring Romulus (9.3% 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.