Westmere, NY Demographics

A map of Westmere's Population by Race

Westmere, New York has an estimated population of 8,334, a large increase from the 7,560 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.6% White, 14.9% Asian, 11.9% Black, 9.1% Hispanic, 7.5% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westmere has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westmere, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 64.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westmere is ranked the 237th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Westmere was ranked the 256th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westmere's White Population

4,630 residents of Westmere, or 55.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westmere is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Westmere ranks 1059th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmere's White population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Westmere's population has decreased from 67.6% to 55.6%.

Westmere is more White than neighboring Albany (50.1% White). Westmere is less White than neighboring Colonie (80.4% White), Voorheesville (91% White), Roessleville (69.7% White), and Loudonville (78.5% White).

Westmere's Black Population

989 residents of Westmere, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westmere is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Westmere ranks 216th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmere's Black population has grown by an estimated 116.9%. Black residents' share of Westmere's population has increased from 6.0% to 11.9%.

Westmere is more Black than neighboring Colonie (4.4% Black), Voorheesville (0.1% Black), Roessleville (7.2% Black), and Loudonville (2.2% Black). Westmere is less Black than neighboring Albany (24.6% Black).

Westmere's Asian Population

1,245 residents of Westmere, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westmere is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Westmere ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmere's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Westmere's population has decreased from 16.2% to 14.9%.

Westmere is more Asian than neighboring Colonie (4.6% Asian), Voorheesville (1.3% Asian), Roessleville (11.6% Asian), Albany (7.7% Asian), and Loudonville (11% Asian).

Westmere's Hispanic Population

758 residents of Westmere, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westmere is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westmere ranks 669th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmere's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 117.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Westmere's population has increased from 4.6% to 9.1%.

Westmere is more Hispanic than neighboring Colonie (3.5% Hispanic), Voorheesville (1.9% Hispanic), Roessleville (3.4% Hispanic), and Loudonville (4.1% Hispanic). Westmere is less Hispanic than neighboring Albany (11% Hispanic).

Westmere's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of Westmere, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westmere is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westmere ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmere's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westmere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Westmere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colonie (0.6% Native American/Other), Voorheesville (0.6% Native American/Other), and Loudonville (0.3% Native American/Other). Westmere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roessleville (1.3% Native American/Other), and Albany (1.2% Native American/Other).

Westmere's Multiracial Population

625 residents of Westmere, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westmere is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westmere ranks 358th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmere's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 88.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Westmere's population has increased from 4.4% to 7.5%.

Westmere is more Multiracial than neighboring Colonie (6.5% Multiracial), Voorheesville (5.1% Multiracial), Roessleville (6.8% Multiracial), Albany (5.5% Multiracial), and Loudonville (3.8% 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.