Westwood, MI Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,759	6,866	64.9%	71.4%
Black	1,747	1,249	19.7%	13.0%
Asian	501	401	5.7%	4.2%
Multiracial	498	543	5.6%	5.6%
Hispanic	362	492	4.1%	5.1%
Native American/Other	0	70	0.0%	0.7%

Westwood, Michigan has an estimated population of 8,867, a decrease from the 9,621 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.9% White, 19.7% Black, 5.7% Asian, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan 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 46.6% in 2020 and 53.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood is ranked the 115th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood's White Population

5,759 residents of Westwood, or 64.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood is lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Westwood ranks 660th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's White population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. White residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 71.4% to 64.9%.

Westwood is more White than neighboring Kalamazoo (60% White), and Eastwood (62.6% White). Westwood is less White than neighboring Parchment (66% White), Portage (79.5% White), and Comstock Northwest (72.7% White).

Westwood's Black Population

1,747 residents of Westwood, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood is higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Westwood ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.9%. Black residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 13.0% to 19.7%.

Westwood is more Black than neighboring Parchment (12.5% Black), Eastwood (15.5% Black), Portage (6.2% Black), and Comstock Northwest (12.1% Black). Westwood is less Black than neighboring Kalamazoo (22.3% Black).

Westwood's Asian Population

501 residents of Westwood, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Westwood ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.9%. Asian residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.7%.

Westwood is more Asian than neighboring Kalamazoo (3% Asian), Parchment (1.2% Asian), Eastwood (0.5% Asian), and Portage (3.4% Asian).

Westwood's Hispanic Population

362 residents of Westwood, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.1%.

Westwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Kalamazoo (7.8% Hispanic), Parchment (7.2% Hispanic), Eastwood (12.9% Hispanic), Portage (5.6% Hispanic), and Comstock Northwest (4.4% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood ranks 388th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Westwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalamazoo (0.6% Native American/Other), Parchment (3.3% Native American/Other), Eastwood (0.2% Native American/Other), Portage (0.5% Native American/Other), and Comstock Northwest (0.7% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

498 residents of Westwood, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Portage (4.8% Multiracial), and Comstock Northwest (4.4% Multiracial). Westwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Kalamazoo (6.3% Multiracial), Parchment (9.8% Multiracial), and Eastwood (8.4% 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.