Westmont, CA Demographics

A map of Westmont's Population by Race

Westmont, California has an estimated population of 34,123, a less than 1% change from the 33,913 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% Hispanic, 32.4% Black, 2.3% Native American/Other, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% White, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westmont has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westmont, that probability was 54.1% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westmont is ranked the 244th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Westmont was ranked the 244th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westmont's White Population

404 residents of Westmont, or 1.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westmont is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Westmont ranks 1593rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Westmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Westmont is less White than neighboring West Athens (1.7% White), Inglewood (6% White), Gardena (7.4% White), West Rancho Dominguez (2% White), and Hawthorne (9.2% White).

Westmont's Black Population

11,039 residents of Westmont, or 32.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westmont is significantly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Westmont ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Black residents' share of Westmont's population has decreased from 40.4% to 32.4%.

Westmont is more Black than neighboring Gardena (17.2% Black), and Hawthorne (24.8% Black). Westmont is less Black than neighboring West Athens (49% Black), Inglewood (38.5% Black), and West Rancho Dominguez (34.8% Black).

Westmont's Asian Population

247 residents of Westmont, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westmont is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Westmont ranks 1299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Westmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Westmont is less Asian than neighboring West Athens (1.1% Asian), Inglewood (2.4% Asian), Gardena (25.6% Asian), West Rancho Dominguez (1.2% Asian), and Hawthorne (7.2% Asian).

Westmont's Hispanic Population

21,106 residents of Westmont, or 61.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westmont is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westmont ranks 364th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Westmont's population has increased from 54.2% to 61.9%.

Westmont is more Hispanic than neighboring West Athens (44% Hispanic), Inglewood (48.6% Hispanic), Gardena (44.4% Hispanic), West Rancho Dominguez (59.4% Hispanic), and Hawthorne (54.7% Hispanic).

Westmont's Native American/Other Population

770 residents of Westmont, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westmont is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westmont ranks 989th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 120.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westmont's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.3%.

Westmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Athens (2.2% Native American/Other), Inglewood (1.1% Native American/Other), Gardena (1% Native American/Other), West Rancho Dominguez (0.4% Native American/Other), and Hawthorne (1.4% Native American/Other).

Westmont's Multiracial Population

557 residents of Westmont, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westmont is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Westmont ranks 1256th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westmont's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.6%.

Westmont is less Multiracial than neighboring West Athens (1.9% Multiracial), Inglewood (3.5% Multiracial), Gardena (4.4% Multiracial), West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial), and Hawthorne (2.7% 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.