Westphalia, MD Demographics

A map of Westphalia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	9,638	9,265	72.9%	78.7%
Hispanic	1,543	1,187	11.7%	10.1%
White	1,536	568	11.6%	4.8%
Multiracial	325	452	2.5%	3.8%
Native American/Other	146	100	1.1%	0.8%
Asian	40	198	0.3%	1.7%

Westphalia, Maryland has an estimated population of 13,228, a large increase from the 11,770 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% Black, 11.7% Hispanic, 11.6% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westphalia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westphalia has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westphalia, that probability was 36.6% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westphalia is ranked the 111th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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). Westphalia was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westphalia's White Population

1,536 residents of Westphalia, or 11.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westphalia is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Westphalia ranks 504th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's White population has grown by an estimated 170.4%. White residents' share of Westphalia's population has increased from 4.8% to 11.6%.

Westphalia is more White than neighboring Melwood (10.1% White), Brown Station (3.7% White), Forestville (2.2% White), and Largo (2.9% White). Westphalia is less White than neighboring Andrews AFB (42.2% White).

Westphalia's Black Population

9,638 residents of Westphalia, or 72.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westphalia is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Westphalia ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Westphalia's population has decreased from 78.7% to 72.9%.

Westphalia is more Black than neighboring Melwood (50.2% Black), and Andrews AFB (26.8% Black). Westphalia is less Black than neighboring Brown Station (90.4% Black), Forestville (83.8% Black), and Largo (86.5% Black).

Westphalia's Asian Population

40 residents of Westphalia, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westphalia is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Westphalia ranks 260th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 79.8%. Asian residents' share of Westphalia's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.3%.

Westphalia is less Asian than neighboring Melwood (0.8% Asian), Brown Station (4.2% Asian), Forestville (0.4% Asian), Largo (1.6% Asian), and Andrews AFB (1.4% Asian).

Westphalia's Hispanic Population

1,543 residents of Westphalia, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westphalia is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Westphalia ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Westphalia's population has increased from 10.1% to 11.7%.

Westphalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Brown Station (1.4% Hispanic), Forestville (7.7% Hispanic), and Largo (1.7% Hispanic). Westphalia is less Hispanic than neighboring Melwood (33.9% Hispanic), and Andrews AFB (24.2% Hispanic).

Westphalia's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of Westphalia, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westphalia is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westphalia ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westphalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Westphalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brown Station (0% Native American/Other), Forestville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Largo (0.8% Native American/Other). Westphalia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Melwood (1.5% Native American/Other), and Andrews AFB (1.2% Native American/Other).

Westphalia's Multiracial Population

325 residents of Westphalia, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westphalia is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westphalia ranks 314th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Westphalia's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.5%.

Westphalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Brown Station (0.3% Multiracial). Westphalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Melwood (3.6% Multiracial), Forestville (5.1% Multiracial), Largo (6.6% Multiracial), and Andrews AFB (4.1% 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.