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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westwood

New Jersey · 10,446 residents · 2.259 sq mi
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Westwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,866. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $217,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,446
−5%vs 2000
vs 10,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,624 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 4,869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$46,866
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,868 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,951
−35%vs 2000
vs $32,083 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$217,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $238,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$796
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $996 in 2000
US average: $450
63.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
36.6% rent
4.6
+17%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(9,111)
Black5.7%(624)
Hispanic / Latino6%(660)
Asian4.4%(482)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(3,979)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(9,389)
Black6.1%(637)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(401)
Asian3.6%(372)
Other0.5%(48)
Diversity Score30.6%(3,196)
31
−15%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westwood, New Jersey?

Westwood, New Jersey has about 10,446 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westwood, New Jersey?

The typical household in Westwood, New Jersey earns about $46,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Westwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $217,700, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, New Jersey?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood, New Jersey?

About 2.3% of people in Westwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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