Westville, NJ Demographics

A map of Westville's Population by Race

Westville, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,310, a slight increase from the 4,264 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% White, 11.4% Black, 10.7% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, and 0.1% 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 less diverse than New Jersey 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 47.3% in 2020 and 48.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westville is ranked the 326th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westville's White Population

2,999 residents of Westville, or 69.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westville is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Westville ranks 413th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 70.9% to 69.6%.

Westville is more White than neighboring Gloucester City (58.7% White), Bellmawr (68.9% White), and Woodbury (48.5% White). Westville is less White than neighboring Brooklawn (71.3% White), and Mount Ephraim (78.8% White).

Westville's Black Population

490 residents of Westville, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Westville ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Black residents' share of Westville's population has increased from 8.9% to 11.4%.

Westville is more Black than neighboring Gloucester City (9.4% Black), Bellmawr (6.7% Black), and Mount Ephraim (1.3% Black). Westville is less Black than neighboring Brooklawn (11.6% Black), and Woodbury (21.2% Black).

Westville's Asian Population

164 residents of Westville, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westville is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Westville ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Westville's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

Westville is more Asian than neighboring Gloucester City (3.4% Asian), Woodbury (1.3% Asian), and Mount Ephraim (0% Asian). Westville is less Asian than neighboring Brooklawn (7.5% Asian), and Bellmawr (7% Asian).

Westville's Hispanic Population

460 residents of Westville, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westville is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Westville ranks 284th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 11.3% to 10.7%.

Westville is more Hispanic than neighboring Brooklawn (7.4% Hispanic). Westville is less Hispanic than neighboring Gloucester City (25.1% Hispanic), Bellmawr (13.1% Hispanic), Woodbury (19.1% Hispanic), and Mount Ephraim (13.1% Hispanic).

Westville's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Westville, 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 Westville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Westville ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westville's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.

Westville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brooklawn (0.3% Native American/Other), Gloucester City (0.5% Native American/Other), Bellmawr (0.7% Native American/Other), Woodbury (1.4% Native American/Other), and Mount Ephraim (3.4% Native American/Other).

Westville's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Westville, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Westville ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Westville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Westville is more Multiracial than neighboring Brooklawn (2% Multiracial), Gloucester City (2.9% Multiracial), Bellmawr (3.6% Multiracial), and Mount Ephraim (3.4% Multiracial). Westville is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodbury (8.6% 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.