Westover, WV Demographics

A map of Westover's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,502	3,335	87.0%	84.3%
Hispanic	248	128	6.2%	3.2%
Multiracial	203	243	5.0%	6.1%
Black	73	190	1.8%	4.8%
Asian	0	32	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	27	0.0%	0.7%

Westover, West Virginia has an estimated population of 4,026, a slight increase from the 3,955 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more diverse than West Virginia 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 28.2% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westover is ranked the 36th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westover's White Population

3,502 residents of Westover, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westover is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Westover ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Westover's population has increased from 84.3% to 87.0%.

Westover is more White than neighboring Granville (85.8% White), Star City (83.3% White), Osage (0% White), and Morgantown (83% White). Westover is less White than neighboring Booth (100% White).

Westover's Black Population

73 residents of Westover, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westover is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Westover ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.6%. Black residents' share of Westover's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.8%.

Westover is more Black than neighboring Osage (0% Black), and Booth (0% Black). Westover is less Black than neighboring Granville (2.2% Black), Star City (5.6% Black), and Morgantown (4.5% Black).

Westover's Asian Population

0 residents of Westover, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westover is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Westover ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westover's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Westover is less Asian than neighboring Granville (0.6% Asian), Star City (5.6% Asian), and Morgantown (3.7% Asian).

Westover's Hispanic Population

248 residents of Westover, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westover is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Westover ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Westover's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.2%.

Westover is more Hispanic than neighboring Granville (2.1% Hispanic), Star City (2.8% Hispanic), Osage (0% Hispanic), Morgantown (4.3% Hispanic), and Booth (0% Hispanic).

Westover's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westover, 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 Westover is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Westover ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westover's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Westover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Granville (1.7% Native American/Other), and Morgantown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Westover's Multiracial Population

203 residents of Westover, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westover is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Westover ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westover's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Westover's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.0%.

Westover is more Multiracial than neighboring Star City (2.8% Multiracial), Osage (0% Multiracial), Morgantown (3.8% Multiracial), and Booth (0% Multiracial). Westover is less Multiracial than neighboring Granville (7.5% 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.