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Westwood

Kentucky · 586 residents (2025 est.) · 0.121 sq mi
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Westwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,875. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% 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
432
−29%since 2000
from 612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,570 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 5,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:586 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3975026087138181990201020202024Westwood
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,875
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,295 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,043
+92%since 2000
from $26,079 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
+15%since 2010
from 0.298 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
1.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(593)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(360)
Black5.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(20)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other6.5%(28)
Diversity Score37.1%(160)
Diversity Score
37
+443%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 99.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Kentucky?

Westwood, Kentucky has about 432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Westwood, Kentucky earns about $101,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, Kentucky expensive?

In Westwood, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $337,800.

How educated are people in Westwood, Kentucky?

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood, Kentucky?

About 9.0% of people in Westwood, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 351 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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