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Westwood

California · 1,647 residents · 5.557 sq mi
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Westwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,955. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 351 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,647
−18%since 2000
from 1,998 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
296 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6371K1K2K2K1990201020202024Westwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,955
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,148 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,483
+93%since 2000
from $13,178 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,200
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+32%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,679)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(170)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(428)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,333)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(179)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other6%(99)
Diversity Score38.8%(639)
Diversity Score
39
+81%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
45.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, California?

Westwood, California has about 1,647 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, California?

The typical household in Westwood, California earns about $42,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, California expensive?

In Westwood, California, the median home is worth about $168,200, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, California?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood, California?

About 16.4% of people in Westwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 443 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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