Westlake, OH Demographics

A map of Westlake's Population by Race

Westlake, Ohio had a population of 34,228 in 2020. It was 84.8% White, 2.3% Black, 5.7% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westlake, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Westlake is the 45th 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).

Westlake's White Population

29,020 residents of Westlake identify as White, or 84.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Westlake slightly larger than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Westlake is ranked #1010 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westlake is less White than neighboring Bay Village (92.9% White), North Olmsted (85% White), Fairview Park (87.5% White), Rocky River (89.8% White), and Avon (85.1% White).

Westlake's Black Population

773 residents of Westlake identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westlake slightly less than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Westlake is ranked #321 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westlake is more Black than neighboring Bay Village (0.6% Black), and Rocky River (1.3% Black). Westlake is less Black than neighboring North Olmsted (2.9% Black), Fairview Park (2.6% Black), and Avon (2.5% Black).

Westlake's Asian Population

1,963 residents of Westlake identify as Asian, or 5.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westlake roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Westlake is ranked #44 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westlake is more Asian than neighboring Bay Village (1% Asian), North Olmsted (2.8% Asian), Fairview Park (1.6% Asian), Rocky River (2.3% Asian), and Avon (4% Asian).

Westlake's Hispanic Population

1,157 residents of Westlake identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westlake roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Westlake is ranked #321 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westlake is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay Village (2.7% Hispanic), and Rocky River (3.2% Hispanic). Westlake is less Hispanic than neighboring North Olmsted (5% Hispanic), Fairview Park (4.2% Hispanic), and Avon (4.8% Hispanic).

Westlake's Native American/Other Population

171 residents of Westlake identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westlake roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Westlake is ranked #466 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westlake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Village (0.2% Native American/Other), and Avon (0.4% Native American/Other).

Westlake's Multiracial Population

1,144 residents of Westlake identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westlake roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Westlake is ranked #831 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westlake is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Village (2.6% Multiracial), and Rocky River (2.8% Multiracial). Westlake is less Multiracial than neighboring North Olmsted (3.8% Multiracial), and Fairview Park (3.5% Multiracial).

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