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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westwood

Michigan · 8,957 residents · 2.852 sq mi
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Westwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,487. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,957
−2%vs 2000
vs 9,122 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
33.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Westwood
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 56.2%(553)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94%(360)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 144.8%(432)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.1%(456)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2417.4%(1,562)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3415.9%(1,426)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.8%(1,146)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 549.5%(852)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 648.4%(754)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.1%(811)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 845.1%(460)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.6%(145)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,487
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,407 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,266
−28%vs 2000
vs $22,686 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $584 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
61.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.1% in 2000
38.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(7,707)
Black10.5%(959)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(125)
Asian1.5%(141)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(8,254)
Black6.2%(559)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(58)
Asian1.1%(98)
Other0.5%(46)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.5%(307)
Spaniard0.6%(55)
Asian origin
Bangladeshi2.1%(185)
Asian Indian1.3%(118)
Korean1.3%(111)
Kazakh0.8%(68)
Filipino0.2%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.6%(54)
Ancestry
English14.3%(1,272)
German13.6%(1,208)
Dutch11.7%(1,040)
Irish9.9%(880)
Polish5.5%(488)
American2.8%(245)
French2.2%(198)
Lithuanian1.9%(165)
Italian1.5%(133)
Scottish1.2%(105)
Iranian1%(90)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.9%(80)
Norwegian0.9%(78)
Danish0.7%(64)
Welsh0.7%(58)
Macedonian0.6%(50)
Nigerian0.4%(34)
Swedish0.4%(32)
Arab0.3%(29)
Lebanese0.3%(29)
British0.3%(29)
Ukrainian0.2%(17)
Latvian0.2%(15)
Finnish0.1%(13)
Hungarian0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.2%(1,207)
Married45.9%(1,531)
Widowed2.9%(97)
Divorced15%(501)
Women 15+
Never married43.5%(1,872)
Married36.6%(1,576)
Widowed11.1%(480)
Divorced8.8%(380)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Michigan?

Westwood, Michigan has about 8,957 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Michigan?

The typical household in Westwood, Michigan earns about $31,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, Michigan expensive?

In Westwood, Michigan, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, Michigan?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood, Michigan?

About 13.9% of people in Westwood, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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