Westwood is a CDP located in Kalamazoo County Michigan. Westwood has a 2024 population of 9,084. Westwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually but its population has decreased by -1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,247 in 2020.
The average household income in Westwood is $89,356 with a poverty rate of 15.19%. The median age in Westwood is 35 years: 35.9 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,659 | 74.25% |
| Black or African American | 1,333 | 14.86% |
| Two or more races | 530 | 5.91% |
| Asian | 321 | 3.58% |
| Other race | 125 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,540 | 1.97 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Non Family | 2,488 | 1.33 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Married | 1,505 | 2.8 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Female | 425 | 2.54 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 122 | 2.88 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
2.72
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
54.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 2.67% |
| Associates Degree | 338 | 5.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,609 | 27.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,330 | 22.36% |
| High School Graduate | 958 | 16.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 1.45% |
| Some College | 1,467 | 24.67% |
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 | 4,717 | 4,544 | 2,321 |
| Black | 733 | 733 | 400 |
| Hispanic | 242 | 170 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 186 | 93 |
| Other Race | 125 | 95 | 33 |
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 54.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,066 | $51,080 | $47,473 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,945 | $69,886 | $63,182 |
| High School Graduate | $45,500 | $53,675 | $23,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,750 | $53,403 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,970 | $57,067 | $37,941 |
| Some College | $40,316 | $44,333 | $33,198 |
$50,970
Average Earnings
$57,067
Average Male
$37,941
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.13% of Westwood residents speak only English, while 10.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,466 | 871 | 13.47% |
| Black | 1,333 | 390 | 29.26% |
| Asian | 321 | 74 | 23.05% |
| Hispanic | 370 | 24 | 6.49% |
| Multiple | 530 | 9 | 1.7% |
15.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.66%
Male Poverty Rate
15.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westwood is Black, with 29.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westwood is Multiple, with 1.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.16% |
| High School | 8.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.03% |
| Male Employed | 10.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,354 | $101,374 |
| Households | $62,408 | $89,356 |
| Married Families | $104,549 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,775 | $78,880 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
358
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 188 |
| Vietnam | 129 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 4.43% |
| Black | 62 | 5.18% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 17.28% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
71.4%
Born in Westwood
92.5%
Native Born
7.5%
Foreign Born
4.63%
Non Citizen
2.88%
Naturalized
92.5% of Westwood residents were born in the United States, with 71.4% having been born in Michigan. 4.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,084 | 31 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 9,053 | 31 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 9,022 | 102 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 8,920 | -327 | -3.54% |
| 2020 | 9,247 | -24 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 9,271 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,280 | -125 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 9,405 | -199 | -2.07% |
| 2016 | 9,604 | 232 | 2.48% |
| 2015 | 9,372 | 281 | 3.09% |
| 2014 | 9,091 | 228 | 2.57% |
| 2013 | 8,863 | -89 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 8,952 | -76 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 9,028 | 375 | 4.33% |
| 2010 | 8,653 | 0 | 0% |