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Westwood

Missouri · 316 residents · 0.629 sq mi
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Westwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $855,800. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 336% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
+11%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+7%since 2000
from 49.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2702953203453701990201020202024Westwood
2024338
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$149,399
+84%since 2000
from $80,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$855,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
3.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−34%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(247)
Black3.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(16)
Asian10.8%(34)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score42.6%(135)
Diversity Score
43
+318%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
47.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+121%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
82.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Missouri?

Westwood, Missouri has about 316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Westwood, Missouri earns about $250,001 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 $855,800.

How educated are people in Westwood, Missouri?

About 75.2% 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 1.0% 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 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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