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Westwood

Colorado · Denver · 15,591 residents · 1.496 sq mi
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The short version

Westwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $399,182. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Denver median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Westwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,591
Population density
10,422 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,441
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,429
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$399,182
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,540
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.5%
57.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(1,824)
Black4.4%(687)
Hispanic / Latino79.9%(12,457)
Asian2.1%(332)
Other1.9%(291)
Diversity Score43.1%(6,727)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(1,824)
Black4.4%(687)
Hispanic / Latino79.9%(12,457)
Asian2.1%(332)
Other1.9%(291)
Diversity Score43.1%(6,727)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
30.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westwood, Denver, Colorado?

Westwood, Denver, Colorado has about 15,591 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westwood, Denver, Colorado?

The typical household in Westwood, Denver, Colorado earns about $54,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westwood, Denver, Colorado expensive?

In Westwood, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $399,182, and the typical rent is about $1,540 a month.

How educated are people in Westwood, Denver, Colorado?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westwood, Denver, Colorado?

About 25.5% of people in Westwood, Denver, Colorado 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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