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The total population of Westwego is estimated to be 8,466 with 4,352 males (51.41%) and 4,114 females (48.59%). There are 238 less females than males in Westwego.
The median household income in Westwego was $35,004 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 2,458(6.56%) from $37,462 in 2020. This income is 46.92% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Westwego sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $58,550. Overall, the median household income for the city of Westwego stands at $35,004.
In Westwego, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $27,445 for males and $18,440 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $42,820 for males and $34,950 for females.
In Westwego, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $43,261, while Black or African American households have a median household income of $22,969.
In 2022, the population of Westwego was 8,224, a 2.22% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Westwego's population was 8,411, a decline of 1.50% compared to a population of 8,539 in 2020.
The median age in Westwego, LA is 43.3, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 14.39% were under the age of 15, 20.34% aged 15 to 29, 46.87% aged 30 to 64, 16.22% aged 65 to 84, and 2.17% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Westwego population: 70.17% are White, 20.71% are Black or African American, 0.22% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.62% are Asian, 2.37% are some other race and 2.92% are multiracial.