Westover, AL Demographics

A map of Westover's Population by Race

Westover, Alabama has an estimated population of 2,298, a dramatic increase from the 1,766 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.5% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westover, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westover has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westover, that probability was 31.0% in 2020 and 28.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westover is ranked the 206th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). Westover was ranked the 245th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westover's White Population

1,919 residents of Westover, or 83.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westover is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Westover ranks 219th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's White population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. White residents' share of Westover's population has increased from 82.5% to 83.5%.

Westover is more White than neighboring Chelsea (80.5% White), Sterrett (62.1% White), and Harpersville (82% White). Westover is less White than neighboring Vandiver (90.7% White), and Shoal Creek (90.8% White).

Westover's Black Population

56 residents of Westover, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westover is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Westover ranks 397th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Black residents' share of Westover's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.4%.

Westover is more Black than neighboring Vandiver (2.3% Black), and Shoal Creek (0% Black). Westover is less Black than neighboring Chelsea (8.5% Black), Sterrett (23.5% Black), and Harpersville (11.7% Black).

Westover's Asian Population

2 residents of Westover, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westover is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Westover ranks 276th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Westover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Westover is more Asian than neighboring Vandiver (0% Asian), and Sterrett (0% Asian). Westover is less Asian than neighboring Shoal Creek (1.6% Asian), Chelsea (0.7% Asian), and Harpersville (0.2% Asian).

Westover's Hispanic Population

273 residents of Westover, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westover is higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Westover ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westover's population has increased from 7.4% to 11.9%.

Westover is more Hispanic than neighboring Vandiver (2.6% Hispanic), Shoal Creek (2.2% Hispanic), Chelsea (6% Hispanic), Sterrett (3.1% Hispanic), and Harpersville (3.7% Hispanic).

Westover's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Westover, 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 Westover is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Westover ranks 175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Westover is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vandiver (0% Native American/Other), Chelsea (0% Native American/Other), Sterrett (0% Native American/Other), and Harpersville (0.2% Native American/Other). Westover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shoal Creek (3.5% Native American/Other).

Westover's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Westover, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westover is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Westover ranks 268th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westover's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.5%.

Westover is less Multiracial than neighboring Vandiver (4.3% Multiracial), Shoal Creek (2% Multiracial), Chelsea (4.4% Multiracial), Sterrett (11.3% Multiracial), and Harpersville (2.2% 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.