Westmorland, CA Demographics

A map of Westmorland's Population by Race

Westmorland, California has an estimated population of 1,844, a decrease from the 2,014 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% Hispanic, 7.9% White, 2.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westmorland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westmorland 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 Westmorland, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westmorland is ranked the 916th 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). Westmorland was ranked the 901st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westmorland's White Population

146 residents of Westmorland, or 7.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westmorland is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Westmorland ranks 1441st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmorland's White population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. White residents' share of Westmorland's population has decreased from 9.8% to 7.9%.

Westmorland is more White than neighboring Calipatria (6.8% White), and Niland (1.7% White). Westmorland is less White than neighboring Brawley (11.1% White), Imperial (10.5% White), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (20.1% White).

Westmorland's Black Population

42 residents of Westmorland, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westmorland is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Westmorland ranks 1055th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmorland's Black population has grown by an estimated 320.0%. Black residents' share of Westmorland's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.3%.

Westmorland is more Black than neighboring Brawley (0.3% Black), and Imperial (0.5% Black). Westmorland is less Black than neighboring Calipatria (8.7% Black), El Centro Naval Air Facility (13.5% Black), and Niland (11.1% Black).

Westmorland's Asian Population

0 residents of Westmorland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westmorland is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Westmorland ranks 1404th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

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

Westmorland is less Asian than neighboring Brawley (1.9% Asian), Calipatria (0.2% Asian), Imperial (2.9% Asian), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (3.4% Asian).

Westmorland's Hispanic Population

1,656 residents of Westmorland, or 89.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westmorland is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westmorland ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmorland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Westmorland's population has increased from 88.7% to 89.8%.

Westmorland is more Hispanic than neighboring Brawley (85.6% Hispanic), Calipatria (82.5% Hispanic), Imperial (85.4% Hispanic), El Centro Naval Air Facility (26.9% Hispanic), and Niland (87.2% Hispanic).

Westmorland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westmorland, 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 Westmorland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westmorland ranks 1522nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmorland's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Westmorland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westmorland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brawley (0.4% Native American/Other), Calipatria (1.1% Native American/Other), and Imperial (0.3% Native American/Other).

Westmorland's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Westmorland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westmorland is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Westmorland ranks 1507th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westmorland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westmorland's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Westmorland is less Multiracial than neighboring Brawley (0.8% Multiracial), Calipatria (0.8% Multiracial), Imperial (0.4% Multiracial), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (36.1% 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.