Westwego, LA Demographics

A map of Westwego's Population by Race

Westwego, Louisiana has an estimated population of 8,335, a slight decrease from the 8,568 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.1% White, 23.7% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westwego, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westwego has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westwego, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwego is ranked the 68th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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). Westwego was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwego's White Population

5,256 residents of Westwego, or 63.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwego is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Westwego ranks 272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwego's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Westwego's population has increased from 57.8% to 63.1%.

Westwego is more White than neighboring Bridge City (24.4% White), Marrero (30.2% White), Avondale (30.2% White), and Elmwood (43% White). Westwego is less White than neighboring Jefferson (63.7% White).

Westwego's Black Population

1,974 residents of Westwego, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwego is lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Westwego ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwego's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Black residents' share of Westwego's population has decreased from 27.1% to 23.7%.

Westwego is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (19.7% Black). Westwego is less Black than neighboring Bridge City (34.9% Black), Marrero (47.9% Black), Avondale (40.1% Black), and Elmwood (26.1% Black).

Westwego's Asian Population

205 residents of Westwego, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwego is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Westwego ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwego's Asian population has grown by an estimated 135.6%. Asian residents' share of Westwego's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.5%.

Westwego is more Asian than neighboring Bridge City (0.6% Asian), and Jefferson (2.3% Asian). Westwego is less Asian than neighboring Marrero (5% Asian), Avondale (12.4% Asian), and Elmwood (11.5% Asian).

Westwego's Hispanic Population

405 residents of Westwego, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwego is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westwego ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwego's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwego's population has decreased from 8.9% to 4.9%.

Westwego is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridge City (35.9% Hispanic), Marrero (9.8% Hispanic), Avondale (9.7% Hispanic), Jefferson (11.5% Hispanic), and Elmwood (14.7% Hispanic).

Westwego's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Westwego, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westwego is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwego ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwego's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westwego's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Westwego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Avondale (0.6% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0.1% Native American/Other), and Elmwood (0.4% Native American/Other). Westwego is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridge City (2.4% Native American/Other), and Marrero (1% Native American/Other).

Westwego's Multiracial Population

432 residents of Westwego, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwego is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westwego ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwego's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Westwego's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.2%.

Westwego is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridge City (1.8% Multiracial), Jefferson (2.7% Multiracial), and Elmwood (4.3% Multiracial). Westwego is less Multiracial than neighboring Marrero (6.1% Multiracial), and Avondale (6.9% 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.