Westbrook, ME Demographics

A map of Westbrook's Population by Race

Westbrook, Maine had a population of 20,400 in 2020. It was 81.3% White, 7.5% Black, 3.6% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westbrook, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Westbrook is the 8th 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).

Westbrook's White Population

16,594 residents of Westbrook identify as White, or 81.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Westbrook slightly less than the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Westbrook is ranked #151 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westbrook is more White than neighboring South Windham (75.9% White). Westbrook is less White than neighboring Little Falls (85.4% White), Gorham (89.8% White), South Portland (82.9% White), and Oak Hill (85.8% White).

Westbrook's Black Population

1,533 residents of Westbrook identify as Black, or 7.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westbrook slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Westbrook is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westbrook is more Black than neighboring Little Falls (4.2% Black), Gorham (1.9% Black), South Portland (5.8% Black), and Oak Hill (1.8% Black). Westbrook is less Black than neighboring South Windham (9.7% Black).

Westbrook's Asian Population

735 residents of Westbrook identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westbrook roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Westbrook is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westbrook is more Asian than neighboring South Windham (1.8% Asian), Little Falls (2.5% Asian), Gorham (1.6% Asian), and South Portland (3.4% Asian). Westbrook is less Asian than neighboring Oak Hill (7.8% Asian).

Westbrook's Hispanic Population

549 residents of Westbrook identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westbrook roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Westbrook is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westbrook is more Hispanic than neighboring Little Falls (2% Hispanic), Gorham (2% Hispanic), and Oak Hill (1.4% Hispanic). Westbrook is less Hispanic than neighboring South Windham (7.9% Hispanic), and South Portland (3.4% Hispanic).

Westbrook's Native American/Other Population

143 residents of Westbrook identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westbrook roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Westbrook is ranked #70 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westbrook is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Windham (0.6% Native American/Other), and Oak Hill (0.4% Native American/Other). Westbrook is less Native American/Other than neighboring Little Falls (0.8% Native American/Other), Gorham (0.8% Native American/Other), and South Portland (0.8% Native American/Other).

Westbrook's Multiracial Population

846 residents of Westbrook identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westbrook roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Westbrook is ranked #60 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westbrook is more Multiracial than neighboring Gorham (3.8% Multiracial), South Portland (3.7% Multiracial), and Oak Hill (2.8% Multiracial). Westbrook is less Multiracial than neighboring Little Falls (5.1% Multiracial).

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