Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_22916979_2 (population__2000_census_ VARCHAR, census_designated_place VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is the total number of population where census designated place is westmont?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(population__2000_census_) FROM table_22916979_2 WHERE census_designated_place = "Westmont"