Westwood is a CDP located in Lassen County California. Westwood has a 2024 population of 1,028. Westwood is currently declining at a rate of -4.1% annually and its population has decreased by -25.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,387 in 2020.
The average household income in Westwood is $45,392 with a poverty rate of 22.63%. The median age in Westwood is 47 years: 42.9 years for males, and 47.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 622 | 80.88% |
| Native American | 113 | 14.69% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 4.42% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 334 | 2.3 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Non Family | 159 | 1.17 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Married | 98 | 3.41 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Male | 40 | 3.75 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 37 | 2.68 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 10.74% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 17.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 6.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 149 | 27.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 11.48% |
| Some College | 142 | 26.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 379 | 20 |
| Native American | 69 | 27 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $8,194 |
| Some College | $10,291 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$8,194
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.85% of Westwood residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 622 | 135 | 21.7% |
| Multiple | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Native | 113 | 5 | 4.42% |
22.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.69%
Male Poverty Rate
12.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westwood is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westwood is Native, with 4.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 41.18% |
| Some College | 31.22% |
| High School | 26.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 51.61% |
| Male Employed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $42,069 |
| Households | - | $45,392 |
| Married Families | $58,611 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $47,972 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 10.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.8%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
15.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.52%
Born in Westwood
95.58%
Native Born
4.42%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.42%
Naturalized
95.58% of Westwood residents were born in the United States, with 58.52% having been born in California. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,028 | -44 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 1,072 | -44 | -3.94% |
| 2022 | 1,116 | -277 | -19.89% |
| 2021 | 1,393 | 6 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 1,387 | -258 | -15.68% |
| 2019 | 1,645 | 100 | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 1,545 | -117 | -7.04% |
| 2017 | 1,662 | -23 | -1.36% |
| 2016 | 1,685 | 90 | 5.64% |
| 2015 | 1,595 | 86 | 5.7% |
| 2014 | 1,509 | -73 | -4.61% |
| 2013 | 1,582 | 137 | 9.48% |
| 2012 | 1,445 | -28 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 1,473 | -174 | -10.56% |
| 2010 | 1,647 | 0 | 0% |