Westland, PA Demographics
A map of Westland's Population by Race
Westland, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 40, a dramatic decrease from the 107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% White, 22.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 39.3% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Westland is ranked the 1957th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 1797th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Westland's White Population
31 residents of Westland, or 77.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westland is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Westland ranks 1634th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westland's White population has declined by an estimated 62.2%. White residents' share of Westland's population has increased from 76.6% to 77.5%.
Westland is less White than neighboring Hickory (100% White), Southview (79.9% White), McGovern (90.1% White), Houston (83.5% White), and Muse (87% White).
Westland's Black Population
0 residents of Westland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westland is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Westland ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Westland's population has decreased from 11.2% to 0.0%.
Westland is less Black than neighboring Southview (13.5% Black), McGovern (0.8% Black), Houston (4.3% Black), and Muse (0.4% Black).
Westland's Asian Population
0 residents of Westland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westland is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Westland ranks 635th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westland's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.
Westland is less Asian than neighboring McGovern (2.3% Asian), Houston (0.7% Asian), and Muse (2.2% Asian).
Westland's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Westland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westland is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Westland ranks 615th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westland's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.
Westland is less Hispanic than neighboring Southview (1.3% Hispanic), McGovern (1.5% Hispanic), and Houston (2.3% Hispanic).
Westland's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Westland, 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 Westland is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Westland ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Westland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Westland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muse (2.3% Native American/Other).
Westland's Multiracial Population
9 residents of Westland, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westland is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westland ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Westland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Westland's population has increased from 7.5% to 22.5%.
Westland is more Multiracial than neighboring Hickory (0% Multiracial), Southview (5.3% Multiracial), McGovern (5.3% Multiracial), Houston (9.2% Multiracial), and Muse (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.