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Westwood

Iowa · 101 residents · 0.109 sq mi
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Westwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $218,300. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% 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
101
−20%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
927 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
+23%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
67881101321531990201020202024Westwood
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,522 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,628
+41%since 2000
from $33,677 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
2.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(101)
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
53.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+136%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−97.2 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Iowa?

Westwood, Iowa has about 101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Westwood, Iowa earns about $98,750 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 $218,300.

How educated are people in Westwood, Iowa?

About 53.2% 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 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 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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