Westphalia, MO Demographics

A map of Westphalia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	373	364	89.9%	96.3%
Multiracial	22	7	5.3%	1.9%
Hispanic	20	7	4.8%	1.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Westphalia, Missouri has an estimated population of 415, an increase from the 378 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 Missouri 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 7.2% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westphalia is ranked the 564th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 563rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westphalia's White Population

373 residents of Westphalia, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westphalia is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Westphalia ranks 51st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Westphalia's population has decreased from 96.3% to 89.9%.

Westphalia is less White than neighboring Taos (90.3% White), Freeburg (97.5% White), Argyle (95.7% White), Linn (91.7% White), and Tebbetts (100% 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 Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Westphalia ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 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 Taos (1.4% Black), and Linn (2.2% 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 Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Westphalia ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Westphalia's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Westphalia, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westphalia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westphalia ranks 665th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 185.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Westphalia's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.8%.

Westphalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Taos (2.5% Hispanic), Freeburg (0.7% Hispanic), Argyle (0% Hispanic), Linn (0.8% Hispanic), and Tebbetts (0% Hispanic).

Westphalia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westphalia, 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 Westphalia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Westphalia ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Westphalia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Linn (1.4% Native American/Other).

Westphalia's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Westphalia, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westphalia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westphalia ranks 977th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westphalia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 214.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Westphalia's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.3%.

Westphalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Freeburg (1.7% Multiracial), Argyle (4.3% Multiracial), Linn (3.9% Multiracial), and Tebbetts (0% Multiracial). Westphalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Taos (5.8% 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.