Westmont, PA Demographics

A map of Westmont's Population by Race

Westmont, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,855, a slight decrease from the 4,982 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.4% 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 Pennsylvania 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 16.7% in 2020 and 12.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westmont is ranked the 283rd 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). Westmont was ranked the 271st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westmont's White Population

4,525 residents of Westmont, or 93.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westmont is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Westmont ranks 944th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Westmont's population has increased from 91.2% to 93.2%.

Westmont is more White than neighboring Brownstown (92.7% White), Southmont (90.4% White), Elim (92.6% White), and Johnstown (68.4% White). Westmont is less White than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (95.7% White).

Westmont's Black Population

22 residents of Westmont, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westmont is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Westmont ranks 764th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Black population has declined by an estimated 70.7%. Black residents' share of Westmont's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Westmont is less Black than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (0.9% Black), Brownstown (1.5% Black), Southmont (1.3% Black), Elim (1.8% Black), and Johnstown (13.2% Black).

Westmont's Asian Population

20 residents of Westmont, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westmont is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Westmont ranks 361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.3%. Asian residents' share of Westmont's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

Westmont is more Asian than neighboring Brownstown (0% Asian), and Elim (0.2% Asian). Westmont is less Asian than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (0.5% Asian), Southmont (2.1% Asian), and Johnstown (1% Asian).

Westmont's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Westmont, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westmont is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Westmont ranks 940th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Westmont's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.2%.

Westmont is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (0.3% Hispanic). Westmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Brownstown (1.3% Hispanic), Southmont (2.1% Hispanic), Elim (3.1% Hispanic), and Johnstown (6.2% Hispanic).

Westmont's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Westmont, or 0.6% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Westmont ranks 1370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westmont's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Westmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brownstown (0% Native American/Other), Southmont (0% Native American/Other), Elim (0% Native American/Other), and Johnstown (0.5% Native American/Other). Westmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (1.5% Native American/Other).

Westmont's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Westmont, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westmont is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westmont ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmont's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Westmont's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.2%.

Westmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Westwood CDP (Cambria County) (1.1% Multiracial), Southmont (4.1% Multiracial), and Elim (2.2% Multiracial). Westmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Brownstown (4.5% Multiracial), and Johnstown (10.6% 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.