Westmont, CA Demographics

A map of Westmont's Population by Race

Westmont, California had a population of 33,913 in 2020. It was 1.3% White, 40.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 54.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Westmont is the 244th 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).

Westmont's White Population

427 residents of Westmont identify as White, or 1.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Westmont considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westmont is ranked #1591 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westmont is less White than neighboring West Athens (1.5% White), Inglewood (4.1% White), Gardena (7.9% White), West Rancho Dominguez (1.8% White), and Hawthorne (10.4% White).

Westmont's Black Population

13,717 residents of Westmont identify as Black, or 40.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westmont considerably larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westmont is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westmont is more Black than neighboring Inglewood (37.9% Black), Gardena (21.3% Black), West Rancho Dominguez (40% Black), and Hawthorne (23.6% Black). Westmont is less Black than neighboring West Athens (47.6% Black).

Westmont's Asian Population

194 residents of Westmont identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westmont less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westmont is ranked #1270 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westmont is less Asian than neighboring West Athens (2% Asian), Inglewood (2% Asian), Gardena (25.9% Asian), West Rancho Dominguez (1% Asian), and Hawthorne (7.4% Asian).

Westmont's Hispanic Population

18,395 residents of Westmont identify as Hispanic, or 54.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westmont larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westmont is ranked #363 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westmont is more Hispanic than neighboring West Athens (44.9% Hispanic), Inglewood (51.7% Hispanic), Gardena (40.2% Hispanic), and Hawthorne (53.7% Hispanic).

Westmont's Native American/Other Population

349 residents of Westmont identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westmont 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, Westmont is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (0.9% Native American/Other). Westmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Athens (1.4% Native American/Other), Inglewood (1.3% Native American/Other), Gardena (1.4% Native American/Other), and Hawthorne (1.8% Native American/Other).

Westmont's Multiracial Population

831 residents of Westmont identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westmont roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Westmont is ranked #1245 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westmont is more Multiracial than neighboring West Rancho Dominguez (2.1% Multiracial). Westmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Inglewood (3.1% Multiracial), Gardena (3.4% Multiracial), and Hawthorne (3.1% Multiracial).

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