Westland, MI Demographics
A map of Westland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 54,273 | 63.5% |
Black | 18,504 | 21.7% |
Multiracial | 4,424 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 3,860 | 4.5% |
Asian | 3,682 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 677 | 0.8% |
Westland, Michigan had a population of 85,420 in 2020. It was 63.5% White, 21.7% Black, 4.3% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westland is the 10th 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).
Westland's White Population
54,273 residents of Westland identify as White, or 63.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Westland slightly less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westland is ranked #690 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Westland is more White than neighboring Wayne (61.9% White), Inkster (17.5% White), and Romulus (41% White). Westland is less White than neighboring Garden City (82.5% White), and Livonia (84% White).
Westland's Black Population
18,504 residents of Westland identify as Black, or 21.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westland slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westland is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Westland is more Black than neighboring Garden City (5.9% Black), and Livonia (4.7% Black). Westland is less Black than neighboring Wayne (23.4% Black), Inkster (72.8% Black), and Romulus (46.4% Black).
Westland's Asian Population
3,682 residents of Westland identify as Asian, or 4.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westland is ranked #38 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Westland is more Asian than neighboring Garden City (1.1% Asian), Wayne (2% Asian), Inkster (0.8% Asian), Livonia (3.2% Asian), and Romulus (1.3% Asian).
Westland's Hispanic Population
3,860 residents of Westland identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westland is ranked #231 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Westland is more Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (4.4% Hispanic), Inkster (3.1% Hispanic), Livonia (3.6% Hispanic), and Romulus (4.4% Hispanic). Westland is less Hispanic than neighboring Wayne (4.9% Hispanic).
Westland's Native American/Other Population
677 residents of Westland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westland is ranked #305 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Westland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City (0.7% Native American/Other), and Livonia (0.5% Native American/Other). Westland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne (1.1% Native American/Other), Inkster (0.9% Native American/Other), and Romulus (1% Native American/Other).
Westland's Multiracial Population
4,424 residents of Westland identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westland is ranked #183 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Westland is more Multiracial than neighboring Inkster (5% Multiracial), and Livonia (4% Multiracial). Westland is less Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (5.4% Multiracial), Wayne (6.6% Multiracial), and Romulus (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.