Westwood Lakes, FL Demographics

A map of Westwood Lakes's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	9,247	10,025	87.6%	88.1%
White	1,209	1,132	11.5%	10.0%
Asian	53	103	0.5%	0.9%
Black	30	34	0.3%	0.3%
Multiracial	14	60	0.1%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	19	0.0%	0.2%

Westwood Lakes, Florida has an estimated population of 10,553, a decrease from the 11,373 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% Hispanic, 11.5% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% Black, 0.1% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westwood Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westwood Lakes has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westwood Lakes, that probability was 21.3% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood Lakes is ranked the 335th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 Lakes was ranked the 312th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood Lakes's White Population

1,209 residents of Westwood Lakes, or 11.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood Lakes is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Westwood Lakes ranks 897th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood Lakes's White population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Westwood Lakes's population has increased from 10.0% to 11.5%.

Westwood Lakes is more White than neighboring Westchester (6.9% White), Kendale Lakes (9.7% White), and Tamiami (6.1% White). Westwood Lakes is less White than neighboring Sunset (13% White), and Olympia Heights (14.4% White).

Westwood Lakes's Black Population

30 residents of Westwood Lakes, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood Lakes is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Westwood Lakes ranks 896th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of Westwood Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Westwood Lakes is more Black than neighboring Tamiami (0.2% Black). Westwood Lakes is less Black than neighboring Sunset (0.4% Black), Westchester (2.8% Black), Olympia Heights (0.5% Black), and Kendale Lakes (0.6% Black).

Westwood Lakes's Asian Population

53 residents of Westwood Lakes, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood Lakes is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Westwood Lakes ranks 607th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood Lakes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.5%. Asian residents' share of Westwood Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Westwood Lakes is less Asian than neighboring Sunset (1.6% Asian), Westchester (1% Asian), Olympia Heights (0.6% Asian), Kendale Lakes (1.5% Asian), and Tamiami (0.6% Asian).

Westwood Lakes's Hispanic Population

9,247 residents of Westwood Lakes, or 87.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood Lakes is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood Lakes ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood Lakes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood Lakes's population has decreased from 88.1% to 87.6%.

Westwood Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunset (83.2% Hispanic), and Olympia Heights (84.4% Hispanic). Westwood Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Westchester (87.8% Hispanic), Kendale Lakes (87.9% Hispanic), and Tamiami (92.4% Hispanic).

Westwood Lakes's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westwood Lakes, 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 Lakes is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood Lakes ranks 908th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Westwood Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunset (0.2% Native American/Other), Westchester (0.6% Native American/Other), Olympia Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), Kendale Lakes (0.1% Native American/Other), and Tamiami (0.2% Native American/Other).

Westwood Lakes's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Westwood Lakes, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood Lakes is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood Lakes ranks 941st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood Lakes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Westwood Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Sunset (1.6% Multiracial), Westchester (0.9% Multiracial), and Tamiami (0.5% 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.