Westwood, MI Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Westwood, Michigan had a population of 9,621 in 2020. It was 71.4% White, 13.0% Black, 4.2% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.6% 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 745 places in Michigan, Westwood is the 106th 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

6,866 residents of Westwood identify as White, or 71.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westwood is ranked #660 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more White than neighboring Kalamazoo (58.4% White), and Eastwood (53.4% White). Westwood is less White than neighboring Parchment (72.9% White), Portage (80.1% White), and Comstock Northwest (73% White).

Westwood's Black Population

1,249 residents of Westwood identify as Black, or 13.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westwood is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Black than neighboring Portage (5% Black), and Comstock Northwest (11.6% Black). Westwood is less Black than neighboring Kalamazoo (22.8% Black), Parchment (14.7% Black), and Eastwood (28.9% Black).

Westwood's Asian Population

401 residents of Westwood identify as Asian, or 4.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westwood is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Asian than neighboring Kalamazoo (2.2% Asian), Parchment (1.1% Asian), Eastwood (0.4% Asian), and Comstock Northwest (3.8% Asian). Westwood is less Asian than neighboring Portage (4.6% Asian).

Westwood's Hispanic Population

492 residents of Westwood identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westwood is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Parchment (3.2% Hispanic), Portage (4.5% Hispanic), and Comstock Northwest (4.9% Hispanic). Westwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Kalamazoo (9.1% Hispanic), and Eastwood (8.7% Hispanic).

Westwood's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Westwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westwood is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kalamazoo (1.1% Native American/Other), Parchment (1.8% Native American/Other), Eastwood (0.9% Native American/Other), Portage (0.8% Native American/Other), and Comstock Northwest (0.8% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

543 residents of Westwood identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Westwood is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Portage (4.9% Multiracial). Westwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Kalamazoo (6.5% Multiracial), Parchment (6.3% Multiracial), Eastwood (7.7% Multiracial), and Comstock Northwest (5.8% Multiracial).

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