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Westwood

California · 1,541 residents · 5.557 sq mi
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Westwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,063. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 457 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,700. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,541
−23%since 2000
from 1,998 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
51.2
+41%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6371K1K2K2K1990201020202024Westwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.5%(69)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(86)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.6%(71)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.6%(71)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(65)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.1%(140)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(166)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(170)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6420.1%(310)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.2%(265)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(103)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(25)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,063
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,169
+76%since 2000
from $13,178 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,032
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−40%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,679)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(170)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(1,195)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(172)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other8%(123)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(25)
Ancestry
German20.8%(288)
Irish13.2%(183)
English11.3%(157)
French5%(70)
Welsh5%(69)
Nigerian3.6%(50)
Polish3%(42)
Scottish3%(41)
Scotch-Irish2.9%(40)
Swedish2.7%(37)
Italian2.1%(29)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian1.4%(20)
American1.2%(16)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.6%(169)
Married53.6%(328)
Widowed3.8%(23)
Divorced15%(92)
Women 15+
Never married7.5%(24)
Married56.1%(179)
Widowed5.6%(18)
Divorced30.7%(98)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, California?

Westwood, California has about 1,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, California?

The typical household in Westwood, California earns about $38,063 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 $130,700, and the typical rent is about $1,032 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, California?

About 20.4% 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 20.9% 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 549 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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