Westmoreland, KS Demographics

A map of Westmoreland's Population by Race

Westmoreland, Kansas has an estimated population of 703, a decrease from the 740 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 2.6% Black, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westmoreland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westmoreland is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westmoreland, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westmoreland is ranked the 258th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). Westmoreland was ranked the 236th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westmoreland's White Population

646 residents of Westmoreland, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westmoreland is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Westmoreland ranks 191st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Westmoreland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.9%.

Westmoreland is more White than neighboring St. George (88.4% White), and Wamego (77.1% White). Westmoreland is less White than neighboring Wheaton (100% White), Louisville (98.3% White), and Olsburg (96.7% White).

Westmoreland's Black Population

18 residents of Westmoreland, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westmoreland is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Westmoreland ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland's Black population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Black residents' share of Westmoreland's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.6%.

Westmoreland is more Black than neighboring Wheaton (0% Black), Louisville (0% Black), St. George (0% Black), Olsburg (0% Black), and Wamego (1.3% Black).

Westmoreland's Asian Population

0 residents of Westmoreland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westmoreland is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Westmoreland ranks 334th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westmoreland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westmoreland's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Westmoreland, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westmoreland is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Westmoreland ranks 464th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Westmoreland's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.6%.

Westmoreland is more Hispanic than neighboring Wheaton (0% Hispanic), Louisville (1.7% Hispanic), and Olsburg (1.5% Hispanic). Westmoreland is less Hispanic than neighboring St. George (5.1% Hispanic), and Wamego (13.3% Hispanic).

Westmoreland's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Westmoreland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westmoreland is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Westmoreland ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westmoreland's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Westmoreland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wheaton (0% Native American/Other), Louisville (0% Native American/Other), and St. George (0.2% Native American/Other). Westmoreland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olsburg (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wamego (0.6% Native American/Other).

Westmoreland's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Westmoreland, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westmoreland is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westmoreland ranks 580th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmoreland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westmoreland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Westmoreland is more Multiracial than neighboring Wheaton (0% Multiracial), Louisville (0% Multiracial), and Olsburg (1.1% Multiracial). Westmoreland is less Multiracial than neighboring St. George (6.4% Multiracial), and Wamego (7.7% 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.