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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westwood Lakes

Florida · 12,005 residents · 1.658 sq mi
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Westwood Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,602. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $131,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,005
+4%since 1990
from 11,522 in 1990
1990 – 2024
7,241 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 6,949 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+8%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Westwood Lakes
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,602
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,797 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,044
+41%since 1990
from $11,413 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$961
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $686 in 1990
US average: $602
86.6%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
13.4% rent
2.9
+25%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(10,813)
Black1.1%(126)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(7,901)
Asian0.9%(108)
Diversity Score65.5%(7,546)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22%(2,637)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino76.3%(9,164)
Asian1%(121)
Diversity Score45.4%(5,454)
45
−31%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

Westwood Lakes, Florida has about 12,005 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

The typical household in Westwood Lakes, Florida earns about $44,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood Lakes, Florida expensive?

In Westwood Lakes, Florida, the median home is worth about $131,400, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood Lakes, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

About 9.6% of people in Westwood Lakes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood Lakes, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood Lakes, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 483 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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