Westwood, CA Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	629	1,195	59.2%	77.5%
Native American/Other	182	47	17.1%	3.0%
Hispanic	143	172	13.5%	11.2%
Multiracial	109	111	10.3%	7.2%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Westwood, California has an estimated population of 1,063, a dramatic decrease from the 1,541 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.2% White, 17.1% Native American/Other, 13.5% Hispanic, 10.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westwood has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westwood, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 59.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood is ranked the 1048th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Westwood was ranked the 970th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood's White Population

629 residents of Westwood, or 59.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Westwood ranks 317th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's White population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. White residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 77.5% to 59.2%.

Westwood is less White than neighboring Clear Creek (75% White), East Shore (92.3% White), Hamilton Branch (73.3% White), Lake Almanor Peninsula (95.6% White), and Lake Almanor Country Club (88.1% White).

Westwood's Black Population

0 residents of Westwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Westwood ranks 901st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Westwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Westwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Westwood ranks 1381st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westwood's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Westwood, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood ranks 1205th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 11.2% to 13.5%.

Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring East Shore (4.9% Hispanic), Hamilton Branch (10.2% Hispanic), Lake Almanor Peninsula (4.4% Hispanic), and Lake Almanor Country Club (8.3% Hispanic). Westwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Clear Creek (14.5% Hispanic).

Westwood's Native American/Other Population

182 residents of Westwood, or 17.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westwood is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 287.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 3.0% to 17.1%.

Westwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clear Creek (0% Native American/Other), East Shore (0% Native American/Other), Hamilton Branch (0% Native American/Other), Lake Almanor Peninsula (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Almanor Country Club (3% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

109 residents of Westwood, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 7.2% to 10.3%.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring East Shore (2.8% Multiracial), Lake Almanor Peninsula (0% Multiracial), and Lake Almanor Country Club (0.6% Multiracial). Westwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Clear Creek (10.5% Multiracial), and Hamilton Branch (16.5% 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.