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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westwood

Michigan · 9,122 residents · 2.852 sq mi
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Westwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,407. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $94,300. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% 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

9,122
+2%since 1990
from 8,957 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,198 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 3,141 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Westwood
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,407
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,487 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,686
+39%since 1990
from $16,266 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$584
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $490 in 1990
US average: $602
59.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
40.9% rent
2.5
+30%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(8,254)
Black6.2%(559)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(58)
Asian1.1%(98)
Diversity Score19.7%(1,765)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(7,707)
Black10.5%(959)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(125)
Asian1.5%(141)
Diversity Score30.4%(2,777)
30
+54%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 39.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westwood, Michigan?

Westwood, Michigan has about 9,122 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Michigan?

The typical household in Westwood, Michigan earns about $37,407 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 $94,300, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, Michigan?

About 41.9% 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 12.7% of people in Westwood, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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