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Westwood

Iowa · 112 residents · 0.109 sq mi
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Westwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,333. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $171,300. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 60% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−12%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,028 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.0
+14%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
67881101321531990201020202024Westwood
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,333
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,522 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,860
+27%since 2000
from $33,677 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.2
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
70.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Iowa?

Westwood, Iowa has about 112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Westwood, Iowa earns about $78,333 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 $171,300.

How educated are people in Westwood, Iowa?

About 56.2% 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 2.2% 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 12 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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