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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westwego

Louisiana · 10,763 residents · 3.116 sq mi
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Westwego has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,218. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,100. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,763
−4%since 1990
from 11,218 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,454 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 3,600 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+10%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Westwego
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,218
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,095 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,160
+59%since 1990
from $8,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
55.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
44.4% rent
2.4
−9%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(9,193)
Black15.5%(1,736)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(343)
Asian0.3%(39)
Diversity Score43%(4,821)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(7,846)
Black19.9%(2,137)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(386)
Asian1.5%(165)
Diversity Score50.3%(5,415)
50
+17%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.8%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwego, Louisiana?

Westwego, Louisiana has about 10,763 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westwego, Louisiana?

The typical household in Westwego, Louisiana earns about $27,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwego, Louisiana expensive?

In Westwego, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Westwego, Louisiana?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westwego, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwego, Louisiana?

About 22.4% of people in Westwego, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwego, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwego, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 455 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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