Westwood is a CDP located in Boyd County Kentucky. Westwood has a 2024 population of 4,554. Westwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,654 in 2020.
The average household income in Westwood is $66,558 with a poverty rate of 14.39%. The median age in Westwood is 45.9 years: 32.7 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,174 | 93.17% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.32% |
| Other race | 59 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,779 | 2.44 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 782 | 3.02 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Non Family | 590 | 1.26 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 356 | 3.11 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 51 | 2.61 | 100 | 0 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 326 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 410 | 12.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 167 | 5.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 168 | 5.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,328 | 42.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 3.99% |
| Some College | 634 | 20.07% |
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 | 2,944 | 2,556 | 319 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 41 | 0 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| Other Race | 59 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 34 | 22 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 47.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,529 | $0 | $53,137 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,139 | $46,906 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,379 | $39,367 | $29,102 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,585 | $33,083 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $39,755 | $45,877 | $37,978 |
| Some College | $43,167 | $68,601 | $38,554 |
$39,755
Average Earnings
$45,877
Average Male
$37,978
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.58% of Westwood residents speak only English, while 2.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,940 | 527 | 13.38% |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 100% |
| Black | 28 | 12 | 42.86% |
| Multiple | 154 | 12 | 7.79% |
14.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.3%
Male Poverty Rate
16.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westwood is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westwood is Multiple, with 7.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.44% |
| Some College | 15.67% |
| High School | 10.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.01% |
| Male Employed | 1.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,583 | $73,735 |
| Households | $70,012 | $66,558 |
| Married Families | $76,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,330 | $43,554 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
329
Number of Veterans
226
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 144 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 10.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
72.79%
Born in Westwood
98.33%
Native Born
1.67%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
98.33% of Westwood residents were born in the United States, with 72.79% having been born in Kentucky. 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 | 4,554 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 4,567 | -14 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 4,581 | -81 | -1.74% |
| 2021 | 4,662 | 8 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 4,654 | -52 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 4,706 | 197 | 4.37% |
| 2018 | 4,509 | -579 | -11.38% |
| 2017 | 5,088 | -127 | -2.44% |
| 2016 | 5,215 | 432 | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 4,783 | 128 | 2.75% |
| 2014 | 4,655 | -60 | -1.27% |
| 2013 | 4,715 | 433 | 10.11% |
| 2012 | 4,282 | -49 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 4,331 | -415 | -8.74% |
| 2010 | 4,746 | 0 | 0% |