Westminster, LA Demographics

A map of Westminster's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,915	2,132	74.8%	76.4%
Black	301	235	11.8%	8.4%
Hispanic	173	145	6.8%	5.2%
Multiracial	114	102	4.5%	3.7%
Native American/Other	34	18	1.3%	0.6%
Asian	22	159	0.9%	5.7%

Westminster, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,559, a decrease from the 2,791 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.8% White, 11.8% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westminster, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westminster has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westminster, that probability was 40.2% in 2020 and 41.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westminster is ranked the 167th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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). Westminster was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westminster's White Population

1,915 residents of Westminster, or 74.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westminster is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Westminster ranks 155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 76.4% to 74.8%.

Westminster is more White than neighboring Inniswold (58.2% White), Oak Hills Place (69.5% White), Baton Rouge (34.8% White), Village St. George (51.6% White), and Gardere (23.5% White).

Westminster's Black Population

301 residents of Westminster, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westminster is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Westminster ranks 349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Black residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 8.4% to 11.8%.

Westminster is less Black than neighboring Inniswold (33.1% Black), Oak Hills Place (16.6% Black), Baton Rouge (50.4% Black), Village St. George (31.6% Black), and Gardere (43.4% Black).

Westminster's Asian Population

22 residents of Westminster, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Westminster ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Asian population has declined by an estimated 86.2%. Asian residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 5.7% to 0.9%.

Westminster is more Asian than neighboring Inniswold (0.4% Asian). Westminster is less Asian than neighboring Oak Hills Place (5.1% Asian), Baton Rouge (4% Asian), Village St. George (4.2% Asian), and Gardere (3% Asian).

Westminster's Hispanic Population

173 residents of Westminster, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westminster ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.8%.

Westminster is more Hispanic than neighboring Inniswold (2.2% Hispanic), Oak Hills Place (5% Hispanic), Baton Rouge (6.2% Hispanic), and Village St. George (6.7% Hispanic). Westminster is less Hispanic than neighboring Gardere (26.7% Hispanic).

Westminster's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Westminster, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Westminster ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Westminster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Inniswold (0.2% Native American/Other), Oak Hills Place (0.1% Native American/Other), Baton Rouge (0.6% Native American/Other), and Gardere (0.4% Native American/Other). Westminster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Village St. George (2.4% Native American/Other).

Westminster's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Westminster, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westminster ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.5%.

Westminster is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hills Place (3.7% Multiracial), Baton Rouge (4% Multiracial), Village St. George (3.5% Multiracial), and Gardere (3% Multiracial). Westminster is less Multiracial than neighboring Inniswold (5.9% 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.