Westwood, KS Demographics
A map of Westwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,469 | 83.9% |
Hispanic | 149 | 8.5% |
Multiracial | 63 | 3.6% |
Asian | 53 | 3.0% |
Black | 12 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 0.2% |
Westwood, Kansas had a population of 1,750 in 2020. It was 83.9% White, 0.7% Black, 3.0% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 740 places in Kansas, Westwood is the 135th 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).
Westwood's White Population
1,469 residents of Westwood identify as White, or 83.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Westwood slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Westwood is ranked #545 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Westwood is more White than neighboring Mission Woods (81.3% White), and Roeland Park (76.8% White). Westwood is less White than neighboring Westwood Hills (85% White), Fairway (88.3% White), and Mission Hills (90% White).
Westwood's Black Population
12 residents of Westwood identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Westwood is ranked #235 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Westwood is more Black than neighboring Mission Hills (0.1% Black). Westwood is less Black than neighboring Westwood Hills (1% Black), Mission Woods (3% Black), Fairway (0.9% Black), and Roeland Park (3.5% Black).
Westwood's Asian Population
53 residents of Westwood identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Westwood is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Westwood is more Asian than neighboring Westwood Hills (2.3% Asian), Mission Woods (2% Asian), Fairway (2% Asian), and Roeland Park (2% Asian). Westwood is less Asian than neighboring Mission Hills (3.1% Asian).
Westwood's Hispanic Population
149 residents of Westwood identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Westwood is ranked #143 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Westwood Hills (6.8% Hispanic), Mission Woods (3.4% Hispanic), Fairway (4.5% Hispanic), and Mission Hills (2.7% Hispanic). Westwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Roeland Park (12% Hispanic).
Westwood's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Westwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Westwood is ranked #506 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Westwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mission Woods (0% Native American/Other). Westwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood Hills (1.3% Native American/Other), Fairway (0.5% Native American/Other), and Roeland Park (1.2% Native American/Other).
Westwood's Multiracial Population
63 residents of Westwood identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Westwood is ranked #483 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Westwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Westwood Hills (3.8% Multiracial), Mission Woods (10.3% Multiracial), Fairway (3.8% Multiracial), Roeland Park (4.5% Multiracial), and Mission Hills (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.