Westmont, NJ Demographics

A map of Westmont's Population by Race

Westmont, New Jersey has an estimated population of 14,195, an increase from the 13,726 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 2.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 24.1% in 2020 and 26.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westmont is ranked the 93rd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 94th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westmont's White Population

12,123 residents of Westmont, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westmont is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Westmont ranks 136th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's White population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Westmont's population has decreased from 86.9% to 85.4%.

Westmont is more White than neighboring Collingswood (76.3% White), Golden Triangle (61.6% White), and Oaklyn (81.5% White). Westmont is less White than neighboring Haddonfield (86.7% White), and Audubon (89.3% White).

Westmont's Black Population

409 residents of Westmont, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westmont is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Westmont ranks 430th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.6%. Black residents' share of Westmont's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.9%.

Westmont is more Black than neighboring Haddonfield (0.8% Black), Audubon (1.5% Black), and Oaklyn (2.3% Black). Westmont is less Black than neighboring Collingswood (8.4% Black), and Golden Triangle (9.2% Black).

Westmont's Asian Population

392 residents of Westmont, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westmont is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Westmont ranks 369th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Westmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Westmont is more Asian than neighboring Collingswood (1.3% Asian), Haddonfield (2% Asian), Audubon (0.7% Asian), and Oaklyn (1.4% Asian). Westmont is less Asian than neighboring Golden Triangle (14.1% Asian).

Westmont's Hispanic Population

682 residents of Westmont, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westmont is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Westmont ranks 585th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Westmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Collingswood (7.5% Hispanic), Haddonfield (5.1% Hispanic), Audubon (5.1% Hispanic), Golden Triangle (10.8% Hispanic), and Oaklyn (7.6% Hispanic).

Westmont's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westmont, 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 Westmont is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Westmont ranks 540th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Collingswood (0.3% Native American/Other), Haddonfield (0.2% Native American/Other), Audubon (0.3% Native American/Other), Golden Triangle (0.6% Native American/Other), and Oaklyn (0.7% Native American/Other).

Westmont's Multiracial Population

589 residents of Westmont, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westmont is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Westmont ranks 400th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Westmont's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.1%.

Westmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Audubon (3.2% Multiracial), and Golden Triangle (3.7% Multiracial). Westmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Collingswood (6.2% Multiracial), Haddonfield (5.2% Multiracial), and Oaklyn (6.5% 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.