Westmere, NY Demographics

A map of Westmere's Population by Race

Westmere, New York had a population of 7,560 in 2020. It was 67.6% White, 6.0% Black, 16.2% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Westmere is the 256th 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).

Westmere's White Population

5,108 residents of Westmere identify as White, or 67.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Westmere larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Westmere is ranked #1059 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westmere is more White than neighboring Albany (44.7% White). Westmere is less White than neighboring Colonie (75% White), Voorheesville (89.3% White), Roessleville (70.3% White), and Loudonville (81.3% White).

Westmere's Black Population

456 residents of Westmere identify as Black, or 6.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westmere slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Westmere is ranked #216 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westmere is more Black than neighboring Voorheesville (1.2% Black), and Loudonville (3.1% Black). Westmere is less Black than neighboring Colonie (6.3% Black), Roessleville (8% Black), and Albany (29.5% Black).

Westmere's Asian Population

1,226 residents of Westmere identify as Asian, or 16.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westmere slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Westmere is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westmere is more Asian than neighboring Colonie (9.5% Asian), Voorheesville (1.8% Asian), Roessleville (9.7% Asian), Albany (8% Asian), and Loudonville (7.2% Asian).

Westmere's Hispanic Population

348 residents of Westmere identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westmere less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Westmere is ranked #663 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westmere is more Hispanic than neighboring Colonie (4.1% Hispanic), Voorheesville (3.7% Hispanic), and Loudonville (4% Hispanic). Westmere is less Hispanic than neighboring Roessleville (6.7% Hispanic), and Albany (11.6% Hispanic).

Westmere's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Westmere identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westmere roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Westmere is ranked #171 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westmere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colonie (0.4% Native American/Other), Voorheesville (0.6% Native American/Other), Roessleville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Loudonville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Westmere's Multiracial Population

332 residents of Westmere identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westmere roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Westmere is ranked #348 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westmere is more Multiracial than neighboring Voorheesville (3.5% Multiracial), and Loudonville (4% Multiracial). Westmere is less Multiracial than neighboring Colonie (4.7% Multiracial), Roessleville (4.7% Multiracial), and Albany (5% Multiracial).

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