Westville, IL Demographics

A map of Westville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,278	2,959	95.9%	93.4%
Multiracial	65	93	1.9%	2.9%
Hispanic	41	60	1.2%	1.9%
Asian	20	10	0.6%	0.3%
Black	15	30	0.4%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.5%

Westville, Illinois has an estimated population of 3,419, an increase from the 3,167 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westville, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 8.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westville is ranked the 410th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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). Westville was ranked the 423rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westville's White Population

3,278 residents of Westville, or 95.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westville is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Westville ranks 409th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Westville's population has increased from 93.4% to 95.9%.

Westville is more White than neighboring Belgium (86.2% White), Tilton (94.8% White), Georgetown (87.7% White), Catlin (94.9% White), and Olivet (67.1% White).

Westville's Black Population

15 residents of Westville, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westville is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Westville ranks 597th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Westville is less Black than neighboring Belgium (9.3% Black), Georgetown (4.2% Black), Catlin (1% Black), and Olivet (0.7% Black).

Westville's Asian Population

20 residents of Westville, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westville is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Westville ranks 804th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Westville is more Asian than neighboring Tilton (0% Asian), Georgetown (0% Asian), and Olivet (0% Asian). Westville is less Asian than neighboring Belgium (2.1% Asian), and Catlin (1.2% Asian).

Westville's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Westville, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westville is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westville ranks 996th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.2%.

Westville is more Hispanic than neighboring Belgium (0.7% Hispanic). Westville is less Hispanic than neighboring Tilton (4.6% Hispanic), Georgetown (5.4% Hispanic), Catlin (2.8% Hispanic), and Olivet (28.2% Hispanic).

Westville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westville, 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 Westville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Westville ranks 571st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Westville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tilton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Georgetown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Westville's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Westville, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westville is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Westville ranks 956th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.9%.

Westville is more Multiracial than neighboring Belgium (1.7% Multiracial), Tilton (0% Multiracial), and Catlin (0.1% Multiracial). Westville is less Multiracial than neighboring Georgetown (2.1% Multiracial), and Olivet (4% 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.