Westvale, NY Demographics

A map of Westvale's Population by Race

Westvale, New York has an estimated population of 5,212, a slight increase from the 5,090 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westvale has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westvale, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westvale is ranked the 346th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Westvale was ranked the 356th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westvale's White Population

4,694 residents of Westvale, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westvale is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Westvale ranks 407th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westvale's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Westvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.1%.

Westvale is more White than neighboring Solvay (80.3% White), Fairmount (87.7% White), Galeville (88.5% White), and Liverpool (85.1% White). Westvale is less White than neighboring Lakeland (91.2% White).

Westvale's Black Population

0 residents of Westvale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westvale is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Westvale ranks 558th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westvale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Westvale's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Westvale is less Black than neighboring Solvay (3.9% Black), Fairmount (1% Black), Galeville (1.3% Black), Lakeland (2.6% Black), and Liverpool (3.6% Black).

Westvale's Asian Population

38 residents of Westvale, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westvale is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Westvale ranks 802nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westvale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Asian residents' share of Westvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Westvale is less Asian than neighboring Solvay (1.2% Asian), Fairmount (2.3% Asian), Galeville (1.5% Asian), Lakeland (3.2% Asian), and Liverpool (5.9% Asian).

Westvale's Hispanic Population

216 residents of Westvale, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westvale is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westvale ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westvale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Westvale's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.1%.

Westvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland (1.4% Hispanic), and Liverpool (1.7% Hispanic). Westvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Solvay (11.4% Hispanic), Fairmount (4.5% Hispanic), and Galeville (5.9% Hispanic).

Westvale's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Westvale, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westvale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westvale ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westvale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westvale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Westvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Galeville (0% Native American/Other). Westvale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Solvay (0.4% Native American/Other), Fairmount (0.3% Native American/Other), Lakeland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Liverpool (1.5% Native American/Other).

Westvale's Multiracial Population

259 residents of Westvale, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westvale is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westvale ranks 720th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westvale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Westvale's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.0%.

Westvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Solvay (2.7% Multiracial), Fairmount (4.2% Multiracial), Galeville (2.8% Multiracial), Lakeland (1.2% Multiracial), and Liverpool (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.