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Westwood

Kentucky · 634 residents · 0.121 sq mi
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Westwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $206,600. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 86% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% 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
634
+4%since 2000
from 612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,240 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
−3%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3975026087138181990201020202024Westwood
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,295 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,078
+23%since 2000
from $26,079 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
3.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(548)
Black5.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian2.2%(14)
Other2.4%(15)
Diversity Score29.5%(187)
Diversity Score
30
+332%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 99.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Kentucky?

Westwood, Kentucky has about 634 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Westwood, Kentucky earns about $77,500 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 $206,600.

How educated are people in Westwood, Kentucky?

About 66.0% 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 4.4% 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 149 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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