Westview, FL Demographics

A map of Westview's Population by Race

Westview, Florida has an estimated population of 12,107, a large increase from the 9,923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% Black, 37.2% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.1% White, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westview has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westview, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westview is ranked the 310th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Westview was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westview's White Population

134 residents of Westview, or 1.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westview is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Westview ranks 949th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westview's White population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. White residents' share of Westview's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.1%.

Westview is less White than neighboring Opa-locka (3% White), West Little River (1.2% White), Pinewood (1.7% White), Gladeview (1.2% White), and El Portal (19.7% White).

Westview's Black Population

6,851 residents of Westview, or 56.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westview is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Westview ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westview's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of Westview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.6%.

Westview is more Black than neighboring Opa-locka (40.6% Black), West Little River (38.1% Black), Gladeview (47.7% Black), and El Portal (33.4% Black). Westview is less Black than neighboring Pinewood (68.4% Black).

Westview's Asian Population

202 residents of Westview, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westview is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Westview ranks 868th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westview's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1022.2%. Asian residents' share of Westview's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.7%.

Westview is more Asian than neighboring Opa-locka (0.3% Asian), West Little River (0% Asian), Pinewood (0.2% Asian), Gladeview (0% Asian), and El Portal (0.3% Asian).

Westview's Hispanic Population

4,503 residents of Westview, or 37.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westview is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Westview ranks 134th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Westview's population has decreased from 39.3% to 37.2%.

Westview is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinewood (28.7% Hispanic). Westview is less Hispanic than neighboring Opa-locka (54.1% Hispanic), West Little River (59.7% Hispanic), Gladeview (47.9% Hispanic), and El Portal (39.3% Hispanic).

Westview's Native American/Other Population

127 residents of Westview, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westview is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westview ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westview's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 78.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Westview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Opa-locka (0.3% Native American/Other), West Little River (0.3% Native American/Other), Pinewood (0% Native American/Other), and Gladeview (0% Native American/Other). Westview is less Native American/Other than neighboring El Portal (3.2% Native American/Other).

Westview's Multiracial Population

290 residents of Westview, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westview is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westview ranks 881st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 118.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westview's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.4%.

Westview is more Multiracial than neighboring Opa-locka (1.6% Multiracial), West Little River (0.8% Multiracial), and Pinewood (1% Multiracial). Westview is less Multiracial than neighboring Gladeview (3.2% Multiracial), and El Portal (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.