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Westwood Lakes

Florida · 11,838 residents · 1.658 sq mi
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Westwood Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,400. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,838
−1%since 2000
from 12,005 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,140 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 7,241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,364
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,602 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,059
+19%since 2000
from $16,044 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,400
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,370
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $961 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+134%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22%(2,637)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino76.3%(9,164)
Asian1%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(5,454)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(1,483)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino86%(10,177)
Asian1%(115)
Other0.1%(17)
Diversity Score30.4%(3,594)
Diversity Score
30
−33%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
67.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.5%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

Westwood Lakes, Florida has about 11,838 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westwood Lakes, Florida earns about $46,364 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 $319,400, and the typical rent is about $1,370 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood Lakes, Florida?

About 21.4% 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 12.2% 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 316 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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