Westwego is a city located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Westwego has a 2024 population of 8,017. Westwego is currently declining at a rate of -1.61% annually and its population has decreased by -6.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,540 in 2020.
The average household income in Westwego is $58,534 with a poverty rate of 24.13%. The median age in Westwego is 47.2 years: 40.4 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westwego was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,680 | 67.09% |
| Black or African American | 2,003 | 23.66% |
| Asian | 360 | 4.25% |
| Two or more races | 247 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 115 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,042 | 2.09 | 47 | 53 |
| Non Family | 1,702 | 1.24 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Married | 1,255 | 2.53 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Female | 750 | 3.1 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 335 | 2.55 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
47.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 904 | 14.23% |
| Associates Degree | 395 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 555 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 316 | 4.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,591 | 40.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 607 | 9.55% |
| Some College | 985 | 15.5% |
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 | 4,309 | 3,365 | 538 |
| Black | 1,343 | 912 | 154 |
| Asian | 258 | 196 | 62 |
| Hispanic | 252 | 198 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 207 | 61 |
| Native American | 61 | 35 | 26 |
| Other Race | 39 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 42.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,620 | $29,708 | $38,994 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $56,452 |
| High School Graduate | $42,264 | $46,403 | $29,400 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,829 | $0 | $16,364 |
| Overall | $33,714 | $37,276 | $31,602 |
| Some College | $33,324 | $0 | $33,864 |
$33,714
Average Earnings
$37,276
Average Male
$31,602
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.92% of Westwego residents speak only English, while 8.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,527 | 954 | 17.26% |
| Black | 2,003 | 754 | 37.64% |
| Asian | 360 | 164 | 45.56% |
| Multiple | 247 | 90 | 36.44% |
| Hispanic | 362 | 87 | 24.03% |
| Other | 115 | 81 | 70.43% |
24.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.74%
Male Poverty Rate
22.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westwego is Other, with 70.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westwego is White, with 17.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.09% |
| Some College | 22.25% |
| High School | 18.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 98.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 14.5% |
| Female Employed | 11.07% |
| Male Employed | 9.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,270 | $73,751 |
| Households | $43,981 | $58,534 |
| Married Families | $77,946 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,380 | $32,488 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
472
Number of Veterans
419
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 134 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 204 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 7.27% |
| Black | 87 | 5.23% |
| Native American | 28 | 45.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
82.34%
Born in Westwego
96.75%
Native Born
3.25%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
3.08%
Naturalized
96.75% of Westwego residents were born in the United States, with 82.34% having been born in Louisiana. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,363 | -131 | -1.75% |
| 2028 | 7,494 | -131 | -1.72% |
| 2027 | 7,625 | -130 | -1.68% |
| 2026 | 7,755 | -131 | -1.66% |
| 2025 | 7,886 | -131 | -1.63% |
| 2024 | 8,017 | -131 | -1.61% |
| 2023 | 8,148 | -87 | -1.06% |
| 2022 | 8,235 | -180 | -2.14% |
| 2021 | 8,415 | -125 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 8,540 | 185 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 8,355 | -40 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 8,395 | -70 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 8,465 | -38 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 8,503 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 8,496 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 8,494 | -22 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 8,516 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 8,523 | -21 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 8,544 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 8,532 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,763 | -455 | -4.06% |
| 1990 | 11,218 | -1,445 | -11.41% |
| 1980 | 12,663 | 1,261 | 11.06% |
| 1970 | 11,402 | 1,587 | 16.17% |
| 1960 | 9,815 | 1,487 | 17.86% |
| 1950 | 8,328 | 3,336 | 66.83% |
| 1940 | 4,992 | 1,005 | 25.21% |
| 1930 | 3,987 | -3,376 | -45.85% |