Westwood, MO population by race
The table below shows Westwood's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 89.76% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 2.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 13 | 4.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10 | 3.41% |
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Westwood population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Westwood has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Westwood's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Westwood population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.76% are white, 2.39% are Black or African American, 4.44% are Asian and 3.41% are multiracial.
Westwood 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Westwood is White with a population of 263 (89.76% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 10 (3.41% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Westwood, MO
By ethnicity, 10 (3.41% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 283 (96.59% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Westwood, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 253 (89.40% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Westwood, MO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Westwood's Non-Hispanic population.
Westwood Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 253 | 89.40% |
| Black or African American alone | 7 | 2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 13 | 4.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10 | 3.53% |
Among the Hispanic population in Westwood, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7 (70% of the total Hispanic population).
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Westwood, MO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Westwood's Hispanic population.
Westwood Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 30.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 70.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Westwood, MO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.41% of Westwood population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Westwood, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 7 (70% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Westwood, MO have?
Westwood, MO has 7 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Westwood is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Westwood, MO?
With 96.59% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Westwood.
That being said, with a 4.44% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Westwood.
What is the majority race in Westwood, MO?
With a population of 263 (89.76% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Westwood.
Asians are second largest race in Westwood, with 4.44% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
