Westwood borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Westwood borough has a 2024 population of 11,238. Westwood borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually but its population has decreased by -0.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,249 in 2020.
The average household income in Westwood borough is $175,208 with a poverty rate of 4.34%. The median age in Westwood borough is 41.7 years: 40 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westwood borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,699 | 68.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,484 | 13.23% |
| Asian | 932 | 8.31% |
| Other race | 738 | 6.58% |
| Black or African American | 358 | 3.19% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.09% |
| 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 | 4,195 | 2.66 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Married | 2,246 | 3.28 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 1,064 | 1.34 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Female | 654 | 2.36 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 231 | 3.49 | 8.2 | 91.8 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 1.33% |
| Associates Degree | 577 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,667 | 33.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,738 | 22.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,154 | 14.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 299 | 3.79% |
| Some College | 1,357 | 17.18% |
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 | 5,357 | 5,235 | 3,185 |
| Hispanic | 1,451 | 1,169 | 382 |
| Asian | 772 | 772 | 620 |
| Other Race | 550 | 429 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 527 | 486 | 212 |
| Black | 276 | 276 | 196 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $98,944 | $148,828 | $69,395 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,850 | $118,917 | $89,901 |
| High School Graduate | $59,000 | $70,957 | $20,994 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,235 | $27,983 | $13,630 |
| Overall | $73,389 | $85,893 | $68,153 |
| Some College | $71,429 | $74,136 | $53,884 |
$73,389
Average Earnings
$85,893
Average Male
$68,153
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.85% of Westwood borough residents speak only English, while 24.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,174 | 251 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,108 | 123 | 5.83% |
| Asian | 932 | 102 | 10.94% |
| Other | 699 | 20 | 2.86% |
| Black | 358 | 7 | 1.96% |
4.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.46%
Male Poverty Rate
5.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westwood borough is Asian, with 10.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westwood borough is Black, with 1.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.26% |
| Some College | 4.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.59% |
| High School | 2.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $177,021 | $189,851 |
| Households | $169,026 | $175,208 |
| Married Families | $208,800 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,250 | $116,887 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
496
Number of Veterans
496
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 166 |
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 75 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 153 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 384 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 4.72% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 7.95% |
| Asian | 29 | 3.53% |
| Black | 20 | 5.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
72.3%
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
52.17%
Born in Westwood borough
81.53%
Native Born
18.47%
Foreign Born
6.58%
Non Citizen
11.89%
Naturalized
81.53% of Westwood borough residents were born in the United States, with 52.17% having been born in New Jersey. 6.58% 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 | 11,378 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 11,350 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 11,322 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 11,294 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 11,266 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 11,238 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 11,210 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 11,182 | -38 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 11,220 | -29 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 11,249 | 166 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 11,083 | -33 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 11,116 | -23 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 11,139 | 30 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 11,109 | -18 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 11,127 | 28 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 11,099 | 20 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 11,079 | 25 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 11,054 | 31 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 11,023 | 67 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 10,956 | 0 | 0% |