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Westwego

Louisiana · 8,568 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 $33,060. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,195 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,500. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,568
−20%since 2000
from 10,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,750 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 3,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+20%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Westwego
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,060
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,218 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,631
+72%since 2000
from $13,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+56%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(7,846)
Black19.9%(2,137)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(386)
Asian1.5%(165)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(5,415)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(4,956)
Black27.1%(2,326)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(760)
Asian1%(87)
Other2.4%(207)
Diversity Score70%(5,994)
Diversity Score
70
+39%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwego, Louisiana?

Westwego, Louisiana has about 8,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwego, Louisiana?

The typical household in Westwego, Louisiana earns about $33,060 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 $125,500, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Westwego, Louisiana?

About 10.3% 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 22.9% 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 2,650 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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