Westwood, KY Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Westwood, Kentucky has an estimated population of 432, a large decrease from the 571 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 5.1% Black, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% 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 less diverse than Kentucky 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 29.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood is ranked the 374th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 333rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood's White Population

360 residents of Westwood, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Westwood ranks 424th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's White population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. White residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 84.1% to 83.3%.

Westwood is more White than neighboring Rolling Hills (73.4% White), and Langdon Place (70.3% White). Westwood is less White than neighboring Moorland (94.4% White), Briarwood (84% White), and Meadowbrook Farm (90.8% White).

Westwood's Black Population

22 residents of Westwood, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Westwood ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Black residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.1%.

Westwood is more Black than neighboring Moorland (0.4% Black), and Meadowbrook Farm (0% Black). Westwood is less Black than neighboring Rolling Hills (10% Black), Langdon Place (7.7% Black), and Briarwood (10.1% Black).

Westwood's Asian Population

2 residents of Westwood, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Westwood ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Westwood is more Asian than neighboring Rolling Hills (0% Asian), and Moorland (0% Asian). Westwood is less Asian than neighboring Langdon Place (11.2% Asian), Briarwood (1% Asian), and Meadowbrook Farm (5.5% Asian).

Westwood's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Westwood, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.6%.

Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Moorland (1.5% Hispanic), Briarwood (0% Hispanic), and Meadowbrook Farm (0.9% Hispanic). Westwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Rolling Hills (9.3% Hispanic), and Langdon Place (6.5% Hispanic).

Westwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westwood, 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 Westwood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rolling Hills (1.6% Native American/Other), Langdon Place (0.9% Native American/Other), and Briarwood (2.1% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Westwood, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.5%.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Rolling Hills (5.7% Multiracial), Langdon Place (3.3% Multiracial), Moorland (3.8% Multiracial), Briarwood (2.8% Multiracial), and Meadowbrook Farm (2.8% 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.