Westwood, MO Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Westwood, Missouri has an estimated population of 338, an increase from the 316 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 3.3% Black, 3.3% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.1% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 37.3% in 2020 and 20.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood is ranked the 611th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 602nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood's White Population

300 residents of Westwood, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Westwood ranks 915th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's White population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. White residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 78.2% to 88.8%.

Westwood is more White than neighboring Frontenac (75.8% White), Creve Coeur (68.8% White), and Crystal Lake Park (80.7% White). Westwood is less White than neighboring Country Life Acres (93.2% White), and Huntleigh (97.3% White).

Westwood's Black Population

11 residents of Westwood, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Westwood ranks 217th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Black residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Westwood is more Black than neighboring Crystal Lake Park (2.5% Black), Country Life Acres (0% Black), and Huntleigh (0% Black). Westwood is less Black than neighboring Frontenac (3.4% Black), and Creve Coeur (8.5% Black).

Westwood's Asian Population

11 residents of Westwood, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Westwood ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.6%. Asian residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 10.8% to 3.3%.

Westwood is more Asian than neighboring Country Life Acres (0% Asian), and Huntleigh (0.5% Asian). Westwood is less Asian than neighboring Frontenac (13.1% Asian), Creve Coeur (13% Asian), and Crystal Lake Park (8.3% Asian).

Westwood's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Westwood, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.1%.

Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Frontenac (1.2% Hispanic), and Huntleigh (1.6% Hispanic). Westwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Creve Coeur (2.4% Hispanic), Crystal Lake Park (3.6% Hispanic), and Country Life Acres (6.8% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 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 Creve Coeur (1.4% Native American/Other), and Crystal Lake Park (1.3% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Westwood, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood ranks 876th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Country Life Acres (0% Multiracial), and Huntleigh (0.5% Multiracial). Westwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Frontenac (6.5% Multiracial), Creve Coeur (6% Multiracial), and Crystal Lake Park (3.6% 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.