Westwood Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Westwood?
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There are 49,440 residents in Westwood, with a median age of 22.7. Of this, 42.52% are males and 57.48% are females. US-born citizens make up 68.45% of the resident pool in Westwood, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.96%. Additionally, 14.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,902 people in Westwood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 25,902 people in Westwood currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 49,440 | -2.8% |
| Male Population | 21,020 | -4.2% |
| Female Population | 28,420 | -1.7% |
Male population 42.52%
Female population 57.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 22.7 | -0.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 33,844 | -2.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 8,383 | -0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 7,213 | -8.8% |
Citizen US Born 68.45%
Citizen not US Born 16.96%
Not Citizen 14.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,432 | -12.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 12,743 | -8.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,379 | 5.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,676 | 8.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,902 | -1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 4.95%
Moved from Same County 25.94%
Moved from Same State 10.95%
Moved from Different State 5.45%
Same House as Last Year 52.72%
What are the employment statistics in Westwood?
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White-collar workers make up 96.72% of the working population in Westwood, while blue-collar employees account for 3.28%. There are also 2,719 entrepreneurs in Westwood (13.49% of the workforce); 10,031 workers employed in private companies (49.75%); and 5,016 people working in governmental institutions (24.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 19,502 | -3.2% |
| Blue Collar | 661 | -11.6% |
White Collar 96.72%
Blue Collar 3.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,719 | -17.1% |
| Private Companies | 10,031 | -3.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,016 | -3.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,397 | 18.5% |
Self Employees 13.49%
Private Companies 49.75%
Governmental Workers 24.88%
Not for Profit Companies 11.89%
How many households are there in Westwood?
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There are a total of 15,981 households in Westwood, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 33.7% of these Westwood households, while non-family units account for the remaining 66.3%. Additionally, 10.32% of households have children and 89.68% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 15,981 | -4.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.8% |
| Family Households | 5,385 | -5.9% |
| Non-family Households | 10,595 | -3.5% |
Family Households 33.7%
Non-family Households 66.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,650 | -16.3% |
| Households without Children | 14,331 | -2.7% |
Households with Children 10.32%
Households without Children 89.68%
What are the median and average incomes in Westwood?
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The average annual household income in Westwood is $111,831, while the median household income sits at $67,422 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,280, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $89,787. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $19,498 and $92,159, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,831 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $67,422 | 6.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9,563 | -11.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,396 | -4.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Westwood?
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There are 19,738 housing units in Westwood, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 15,981 occupied housing units in Westwood, 33.18% are owner-occupied, while 66.82% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.25% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,234,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,587 per month in Westwood.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.25% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,234,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,587 per month in Westwood.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 19,738 | -2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,780 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,657 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,584 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,074 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,810 | -13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,798 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,449 | -7.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,869 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 717 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,981 | -4.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,302 | -2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 10,678 | -5.3% |
Owner Occupied 33.18%
Renter Occupied 66.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,142 | -2.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,161 | -2.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,234,400 | 10.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,225,900 | -9.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,587 | 5.9% |
With Mortgage 59.25%
Without Mortgage 40.75%
What is the level of education in Westwood?
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Approximately 19.28% of the population in Westwood holds a high school degree (that's 5,592 residents), while 10.37% have attained a college certificate (3,008 locals) and 34.31% have a bachelor's degree (9,954 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 571 | -12.8% |
| Some High School | 5,592 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 3,008 | -14.0% |
| Associate Degree | 1,637 | -12.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,954 | -2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,248 | -2.6% |
No High School 1.97%
Some High School 19.28%
Some College 10.37%
Associate Degree 5.64%
Bachelor's Degree 34.31%
Graduate Degree 28.43%
What is the marital status of Westwood residents?
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A total of 32,241 people in Westwood have never been married (which represents 68.75% of the total population), while 10,246 of them are wedded (21.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 204 (0.43%) and 2,502 (5.33%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 32,241 | -0.8% |
| Married | 10,246 | -2.5% |
| Separated | 204 | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1,705 | -3.2% |
| Divorced | 2,502 | -15.4% |
Never Married 68.75%
Married 21.85%
Separated 0.43%
Widowed 3.64%
Divorced 5.33%
What are the most common means of transportation in Westwood?
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The top three means of transportation people in Westwood use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,755 residents commute by car, 5,797 prefer going to work by walking and 466 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,755 | -11.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 466 | -31.0% |
| Railroad | 4 | 33.3% |
| Bicycle | 249 | -0.4% |
| Motorcycle | 65 | -9.7% |
| TaxiCab | 112 | 1.8% |
| Walk | 5,797 | -1.7% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
