West Hollywood, CA Demographics

A map of West Hollywood's Population by Race

West Hollywood, California had a population of 35,757 in 2020. It was 71.0% White, 3.6% Black, 6.4% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Hollywood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, West Hollywood is the 236th most populous. 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).

West Hollywood's White Population

25,397 residents of West Hollywood identify as White, or 71.0%. This makes the White share of the population of West Hollywood considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Hollywood is ranked #542 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

West Hollywood is more White than neighboring Los Angeles (28.9% White), Culver City (45.5% White), Ladera Heights (15.2% White), and View Park-Windsor Hills (8.8% White). West Hollywood is less White than neighboring Beverly Hills (76.1% White).

West Hollywood's Black Population

1,302 residents of West Hollywood identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Hollywood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Hollywood is ranked #271 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

West Hollywood is more Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (2% Black). West Hollywood is less Black than neighboring Los Angeles (8.3% Black), Culver City (7.7% Black), Ladera Heights (63.6% Black), and View Park-Windsor Hills (70.5% Black).

West Hollywood's Asian Population

2,273 residents of West Hollywood identify as Asian, or 6.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Hollywood slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Hollywood is ranked #399 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

West Hollywood is more Asian than neighboring Ladera Heights (5.3% Asian), and View Park-Windsor Hills (2.8% Asian). West Hollywood is less Asian than neighboring Beverly Hills (8.8% Asian), Los Angeles (11.7% Asian), and Culver City (16.8% Asian).

West Hollywood's Hispanic Population

4,497 residents of West Hollywood identify as Hispanic, or 12.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Hollywood considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Hollywood is ranked #1126 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

West Hollywood is more Hispanic than neighboring Beverly Hills (6.8% Hispanic), Ladera Heights (7.6% Hispanic), and View Park-Windsor Hills (9.6% Hispanic). West Hollywood is less Hispanic than neighboring Los Angeles (46.9% Hispanic), and Culver City (21.4% Hispanic).

West Hollywood's Native American/Other Population

399 residents of West Hollywood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Hollywood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Hollywood is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

West Hollywood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beverly Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), Los Angeles (1% Native American/Other), and View Park-Windsor Hills (0.9% Native American/Other). West Hollywood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Culver City (1.3% Native American/Other), and Ladera Heights (1.5% Native American/Other).

West Hollywood's Multiracial Population

1,889 residents of West Hollywood identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Hollywood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, West Hollywood is ranked #638 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

West Hollywood is more Multiracial than neighboring Los Angeles (3.3% Multiracial). West Hollywood is less Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Hills (5.4% Multiracial), Culver City (7.4% Multiracial), Ladera Heights (6.8% Multiracial), and View Park-Windsor Hills (7.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.