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Westwood

Iowa · 95 residents (2025 est.) · 0.109 sq mi
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Westwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $290,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
+2%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,193 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
−6%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:95 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
67881101321531990201020202024Westwood
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,833
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,522 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,651
+53%since 2000
from $33,677 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
−24%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.6
+67%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(122)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.9%(22)
Diversity Score38.3%(50)
Diversity Score
38
+1799%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Iowa?

Westwood, Iowa has about 130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Westwood, Iowa earns about $110,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, Iowa expensive?

In Westwood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $290,000.

How educated are people in Westwood, Iowa?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood, Iowa?

About 0.0% of people in Westwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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