Westville, IN Demographics

A map of Westville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,494	3,703	66.2%	70.4%
Black	1,337	1,043	25.3%	19.8%
Hispanic	342	342	6.5%	6.5%
Multiracial	93	125	1.8%	2.4%
Asian	13	13	0.2%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	31	0.0%	0.6%

Westville, Indiana has an estimated population of 5,279, a less than 1% change from the 5,257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 25.3% Black, 6.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana 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 46.0% in 2020 and 49.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westville is ranked the 128th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westville's White Population

3,494 residents of Westville, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westville is lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Westville ranks 657th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 70.4% to 66.2%.

Westville is less White than neighboring Wanatah (93.5% White), Valparaiso (80.1% White), Town of Pines (84.2% White), Chesterton (86.2% White), and Trail Creek (75.6% White).

Westville's Black Population

1,337 residents of Westville, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westville is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Westville ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Black population has grown by an estimated 28.2%. Black residents' share of Westville's population has increased from 19.8% to 25.3%.

Westville is more Black than neighboring Wanatah (0% Black), Valparaiso (3.3% Black), Town of Pines (1.5% Black), Chesterton (1.7% Black), and Trail Creek (6.6% Black).

Westville's Asian Population

13 residents of Westville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westville is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Westville ranks 407th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Westville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Westville is more Asian than neighboring Wanatah (0% Asian), Town of Pines (0% Asian), and Trail Creek (0% Asian). Westville is less Asian than neighboring Valparaiso (2.4% Asian), and Chesterton (1.9% Asian).

Westville's Hispanic Population

342 residents of Westville, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westville is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Westville ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Westville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.

Westville is more Hispanic than neighboring Wanatah (4.5% Hispanic), and Chesterton (6.2% Hispanic). Westville is less Hispanic than neighboring Valparaiso (9.9% Hispanic), Town of Pines (11.1% Hispanic), and Trail Creek (10% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Westville ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 0.6% to 0.0%.

Westville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wanatah (0.3% Native American/Other), Valparaiso (0.2% Native American/Other), and Trail Creek (0.2% Native American/Other).

Westville's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Westville, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westville is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westville ranks 541st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.

Westville is more Multiracial than neighboring Wanatah (1.7% Multiracial). Westville is less Multiracial than neighboring Valparaiso (4.2% Multiracial), Town of Pines (3.2% Multiracial), Chesterton (4% Multiracial), and Trail Creek (7.6% 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.