NEIGHBORHOOD
Westwood
Texas · Houston · 22,176 residents · 1.97 sq mi
The short version
Westwood is a neighborhood of 22,176 people in Houston. Owners hold 4% of the housing stock. 47% of residents were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 27.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. The poverty rate is 39.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 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 27.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
22,176
Population density
11,245 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.97 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,814
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,990
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.3%
Information12.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
Other services2.8%
Public administration1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$218,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$993
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.7%
96.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.78 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
70.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(1,044)
Black19.1%(4,246)
Hispanic / Latino73.2%(16,243)
Asian2%(448)
Other0.9%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(1,044)
Black19.1%(4,246)
Hispanic / Latino73.2%(16,243)
Asian2%(448)
Other0.9%(195)
Diversity Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
47.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
47.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
68.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Westwood, Houston, Texas?
Westwood, Houston, Texas has about 22,176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Westwood, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Westwood, Houston, Texas earns about $36,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Westwood, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Westwood, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $218,800, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.
How educated are people in Westwood, Houston, Texas?
About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westwood, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Westwood, Houston, Texas?
About 39.0% of people in Westwood, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024