Westwood, KS Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Westwood, Kansas has an estimated population of 2,093, a large increase from the 1,750 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas 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 28.6% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood is ranked the 121st most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood's White Population

1,691 residents of Westwood, or 80.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Westwood ranks 545th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 83.9% to 80.8%.

Westwood is more White than neighboring Roeland Park (75.9% White). Westwood is less White than neighboring Westwood Hills (88.3% White), Mission Woods (88% White), Fairway (83.2% White), and Mission Hills (94.7% White).

Westwood's Black Population

42 residents of Westwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Westwood ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Black residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.0%.

Westwood is more Black than neighboring Westwood Hills (0.4% Black), Mission Woods (0% Black), Fairway (0.9% Black), Roeland Park (1.6% Black), and Mission Hills (0% Black).

Westwood's Asian Population

29 residents of Westwood, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Westwood ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Asian residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.4%.

Westwood is more Asian than neighboring Roeland Park (1.1% Asian). Westwood is less Asian than neighboring Westwood Hills (1.9% Asian), Mission Woods (2.7% Asian), Fairway (3% Asian), and Mission Hills (2.3% Asian).

Westwood's Hispanic Population

269 residents of Westwood, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 8.5% to 12.9%.

Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood Hills (4.9% Hispanic), Mission Woods (0% Hispanic), Fairway (6.5% Hispanic), and Mission Hills (1.5% Hispanic). Westwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Roeland Park (16.4% Hispanic).

Westwood's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Westwood, 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 Westwood is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood ranks 513th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Westwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood Hills (0% Native American/Other), Mission Woods (0% Native American/Other), and Roeland Park (0% Native American/Other). Westwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mission Hills (0.3% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Westwood, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood ranks 491st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.8%.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Mission Hills (1.3% Multiracial). Westwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Westwood Hills (4.5% Multiracial), Mission Woods (9.2% Multiracial), Fairway (6.3% Multiracial), and Roeland Park (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.