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Westwood

Missouri · 308 residents (2025 est.) · 0.629 sq mi
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Westwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $237,500. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,017,900. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338
+19%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
537 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.2
+16%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:308 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2702953203453701990201020202024Westwood
2024338
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$237,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,618 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$179,543
+122%since 2000
from $80,990 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
+21%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,017,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,250
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
3.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−17%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(272)
Black3.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(300)
Black3.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian3.3%(11)
Other2.7%(9)
Diversity Score26.1%(88)
Diversity Score
26
+156%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2017
from 93.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 8.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Missouri?

Westwood, Missouri has about 338 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Westwood, Missouri earns about $237,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, Missouri expensive?

In Westwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $1,017,900, and the typical rent is about $2,250 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, Missouri?

About 73.8% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood, Missouri?

About 0.6% of people in Westwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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