Town · Indiana
Westville, Indiana
Westville, town, in LaPorte County, Indiana. Westville had 5,387 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,257 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,279 (±31). GEOID 1883420.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,387
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,257 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,279 ±31
Median household income
$60,794
±$3,050 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$139,300
±$57,735 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$1,019
±$319 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Westville and what county is it in?
Westville is a town in LaPorte County, Indiana. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 1,617 residents per square mile in 2020.
Westville is in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Westville lies entirely within New Durham Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Westville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,387 people lived in Westville on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,257 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,279 (±31).
| Measure | Westville | LaPorte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,279 ±31 | 111,917 | −569 |
| Households | 850 ±91 | 43,633 | +195 |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.23 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 924 ±105 | 50,038 | no clear change |
Westville's population since 2000
From 2,116 in 2000 to 5,387 in 2025: up 154.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Westville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Westville?
The median resident of Westville is 39.8 years old; 7.6% are under 18 and 8.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.3%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Westville | LaPorte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±1.6 | 41.1 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 7.6% ±2.0 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.1% ±2.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 79.9% ±1.5 pts | 51.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5% ±2.0 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.2% ±3.0 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.3% ±2.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±4.2 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7% ±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.8% ±3.4 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.9% ±1.9 pts | 22.7% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 70.4% ±4.1 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Westville earn?
Half of Westville's 850 households earn less than $60,794 a year (±$3,050), against $71,055 in LaPorte County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $61,573 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Westville | LaPorte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,794 ±$3,050 | $71,055 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,028 ±$8,880 | $89,682 | – |
| Per capita income | $13,908 ±$1,980 | $35,395 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4% ±5.9 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.8% ±16.7 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±3.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±5.7 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±5.8 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Westville?
Owners occupy 83.5% of Westville's occupied homes and renters 16.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $139,300 by its owner (±$57,735). The median renter pays $1,019 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Westville | LaPorte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,300 ±$57,735 | $195,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,019 ±$319 | $976 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.9% ±22.4 pts | 36.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,307 ±$110 | $1,303 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.5% ±7.8 pts | 74.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.5% ±7.8 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Housing units | 924 ±105 | 50,038 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±23.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.3% ±7.7 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 38.6% ±7.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.5% ±4.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9% ±5.0 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±3.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Westville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Westville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Westville work and get to work?
82.5% of Westville's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes.
| Measure | Westville | LaPorte County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 21.3% ±2.1 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5% ±6.1 pts | 83.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±4.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±4.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±2.0 | 25.0 min | −3.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Westville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Westville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 426.02LaPorte County | 3,429 | not published |
| Tract 426.01LaPorte County | 4,438 | $89,831 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Westville) · Census block assignment files
How does Westville compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Westville is the 4,696th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 120th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Westville ranks 784th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 120th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 387th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 162nd | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 784th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 1,086th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 856th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 270th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 371st | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,000th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 592nd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 452nd | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 388th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 867th | 1,088 |
Westville's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Westville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Westville?
15 of the 57 figures for Westville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Westville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Westville.