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Westwood, IA Population

The population of Westwood is 74, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
74
Total Population
60.3
Median age
54.05%
Female population %
85:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
60-64 years
Largest age group
64.4
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
Zero
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

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Age

Westwood's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Westwood is 60.3, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Westwood's population under 18 was 8.11%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Westwood's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 31.08% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Westwood, 8.11% were under the age of 15, 4.05% aged 15 to 29, 56.76% aged 30 to 64, 31.08% aged 65 to 84, and 0.00% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Westwood's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Westwood, IA population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 15 (20.27% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 6 more females than males in Westwood:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 54.05% females and 45.95% males in Westwood, IA.
  • The Westwood, IA gender ratio is 85:100 i.e. 85 men to 100 women (0.850).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 65-69 years with a population of 9.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 7.
The grouped bar chart shows Westwood, IA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 65-69 years (9) | Female # 60-64 years (7). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Westwood's population is non diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Westwood population: 100% are White.
  • Westwood's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, Zero is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 74 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Westwood is White with a population of 74 (100% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Westwood, IA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Westwood, IA population by race. The largest racial group in Westwood is White with a population of 74 (100% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Westwood's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 240 in the year 2008
  • From 2000 to 2010, Westwood's population decreased by 14 (11.11%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Westwood's population decreased by 10 (8.93%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Westwood's population was lowest in year 2022 at 100.
The graph shows Westwood's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Westwood's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 100. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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