Westwego, LA Demographics

A map of Westwego's Population by Race

Westwego, Louisiana had a population of 8,568 in 2020. It was 57.8% White, 27.1% Black, 1.0% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westwego, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Westwego is the 68th 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).

Westwego's White Population

4,956 residents of Westwego identify as White, or 57.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Westwego roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Westwego is ranked #272 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westwego is more White than neighboring Bridge City (27.5% White), Marrero (31.9% White), Avondale (41.3% White), and Elmwood (49.2% White). Westwego is less White than neighboring Jefferson (59.1% White).

Westwego's Black Population

2,326 residents of Westwego identify as Black, or 27.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westwego roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Westwego is ranked #232 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westwego is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (21.8% Black). Westwego is less Black than neighboring Bridge City (43.3% Black), Marrero (50.1% Black), Avondale (31.5% Black), and Elmwood (28% Black).

Westwego's Asian Population

87 residents of Westwego identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westwego roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Westwego is ranked #112 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westwego is less Asian than neighboring Bridge City (2.5% Asian), Marrero (5.5% Asian), Avondale (10.8% Asian), Jefferson (1.4% Asian), and Elmwood (8.8% Asian).

Westwego's Hispanic Population

760 residents of Westwego identify as Hispanic, or 8.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westwego roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Westwego is ranked #62 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westwego is more Hispanic than neighboring Marrero (8.6% Hispanic). Westwego is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridge City (23.2% Hispanic), Avondale (12.1% Hispanic), Jefferson (13.6% Hispanic), and Elmwood (9.6% Hispanic).

Westwego's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Westwego identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westwego roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Westwego is ranked #82 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westwego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bridge City (0.7% Native American/Other), Marrero (0.8% Native American/Other), Avondale (0.8% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0.6% Native American/Other), and Elmwood (1% Native American/Other).

Westwego's Multiracial Population

310 residents of Westwego identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westwego roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Westwego is ranked #204 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westwego is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridge City (2.8% Multiracial), Marrero (3.1% Multiracial), Avondale (3.5% Multiracial), Jefferson (3.5% Multiracial), and Elmwood (3.5% Multiracial).

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