Westville, IN is a small town with a population of 6,062 people. Located in LaPorte County, it has a population density of 1,896 people per square mile which is much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Westville offers plenty to do all year round for residents and visitors alike.
Local businesses include Floral Expressions, an upscale flower shop that also offers event planning services, Walter's Produce Market which sells organic fruits and vegetables from local farmers as well as deli meats and cheeses imported from Europe, and Westville Cafe & Bakery which serves classic diner fare as well as freshly baked goods.
Outdoor activities in Westville include hiking through the nearby LaPorte County Nature Preserve which features picturesque trails winding through wetlands, lakeshore forests and sand dunes; fishing on Lake Michigan for salmon, steelhead trout and walleye; kayaking or canoeing along the Kankakee River; apple picking at U-Pick Apple Orchard during the fall months; cross country skiing at Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area during winter; golfing at Wolf Run Golf Course or attending events at Longwood Gardens.
In addition to these outdoor recreational options there are many community organizations like Westville Public Library which hosts various events such as book clubs for all ages and family movie nights; Rotary Club whose members organize fundraisers to support local charities; Knights of Columbus whose members volunteer their time to help those in need throughout the area; Kiwanis Club who hold monthly meetings to discuss local service projects; Junior Women’s Club whose members help beautify downtown Westville by planting flowers each spring; Boy Scouts who offer weekend camping trips during summer months, and Girl Scouts who participate in community service projects throughout the year. Finally, there are several local sporting events including high school football games held on Friday nights throughout autumn at Biron Field (home of the Westville Tigers), college basketball games hosted by Valparaiso University during winter months at The ARC Center (home of the Crusaders), Little League baseball tournaments held at Donaldson Park each spring season (home of the Bulldogs) and 4-H livestock shows hosted by Purdue Extension - LaPorte County every summer.
The population in Westville is 6,062. There are 1,964 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Westville is 37.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Westville is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Westville
- 27.3% are married
- 23.2% are divorced
- 39.5% are married with children
- 24.2% have children, but are single
Race in Westville
- 67.4% are White
- 23.2% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander