Westphalia, MI Demographics

A map of Westphalia's Population by Race

Westphalia, Michigan has an estimated population of 980, an increase from the 924 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% 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 Michigan 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 5.7% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westphalia is ranked the 446th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 445th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westphalia's White Population

882 residents of Westphalia, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westphalia is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Westphalia ranks 13th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Westphalia's population has decreased from 97.1% to 90.0%.

Westphalia is more White than neighboring Portland (87.9% White), and Muir (86.3% White). Westphalia is less White than neighboring Pewamo (94.5% White), Fowler (97.4% White), and Eagle (97.8% White).

Westphalia's Black Population

0 residents of Westphalia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westphalia is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Westphalia ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Westphalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westphalia is less Black than neighboring Portland (0.5% Black).

Westphalia's Asian Population

0 residents of Westphalia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westphalia is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Westphalia ranks 566th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Westphalia is less Asian than neighboring Fowler (0.7% Asian), and Portland (2.5% Asian).

Westphalia's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Westphalia, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westphalia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Westphalia ranks 627th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 221.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Westphalia's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.6%.

Westphalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Pewamo (4.1% Hispanic), Fowler (0.5% Hispanic), Portland (3.9% Hispanic), and Eagle (1.1% Hispanic). Westphalia is less Hispanic than neighboring Muir (9.6% Hispanic).

Westphalia's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Westphalia, or 0.8% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westphalia ranks 689th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westphalia's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Westphalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pewamo (0% Native American/Other), Fowler (0% Native American/Other), Portland (0% Native American/Other), Eagle (0% Native American/Other), and Muir (0% Native American/Other).

Westphalia's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Westphalia, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westphalia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Westphalia ranks 730th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 309.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Westphalia's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.6%.

Westphalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Pewamo (1.4% Multiracial), Fowler (1.4% Multiracial), Eagle (1.1% Multiracial), and Muir (4.1% Multiracial). Westphalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Portland (5.2% 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.