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Westwood

Kentucky · 4,746 residents · 3.736 sq mi
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Westwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,746
−3%since 2000
from 4,888 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+7%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Westwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,682
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,394 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,691
+7%since 2000
from $18,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+41%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,781)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(162)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,599)
Black0.9%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other2.5%(117)
Diversity Score10.2%(486)
Diversity Score
10
+208%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
11.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Kentucky?

Westwood, Kentucky has about 4,746 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 $36,682 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, Kentucky?

About 9.4% 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 18.2% 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 554 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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