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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westwood

New Jersey · 10,999 residents · 2.259 sq mi
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Westwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,868. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $238,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,999
+5%since 1990
from 10,446 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,869 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 4,624 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+2%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Westwood
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,868
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,866 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,083
+53%since 1990
from $20,951 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$238,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$996
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $796 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
38.0% rent
4.0
−14%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(9,389)
Black6.1%(637)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(401)
Asian3.6%(372)
Diversity Score30.6%(3,196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(9,111)
Black5.7%(624)
Hispanic / Latino6%(660)
Asian4.4%(482)
Diversity Score36.2%(3,979)
36
+18%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.4%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
−16%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, New Jersey?

Westwood, New Jersey has about 10,999 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Westwood, New Jersey earns about $59,868 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 $238,700, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, New Jersey?

About 37.4% 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 4.4% of people in Westwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Westwood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 553 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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