Westville, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 253, Westville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Westville is a small community located in Florida, within Holmes County. The total population is 253. It ranks as the 903rd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Westville is 54.4 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Westville is $73,750. This is 1% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $102,200. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Westville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Westville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.4% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 14.6%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Westville, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.