West Wood is a CDP located in Carbon County Utah. West Wood has a 2024 population of 988. West Wood is currently growing at a rate of 1.13% annually and its population has increased by 14.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 864 in 2020.
The average household income in West Wood is $74,226 with a poverty rate of 26.06%. The median age in West Wood is 30.1 years: 16.5 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Wood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 907 | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 286 | 3.38 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 177 | 3.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 38 | 3.74 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 37 | 2.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 34 | 0 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.38
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 22.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 24.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 11.41% |
| High School Graduate | 32 | 6.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 163 | 31.53% |
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 | 484 | 465 | 186 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,625 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,547 | $66,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $85,625 | $0 |
$55,547
Average Earnings
$66,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of West Wood residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 859 | 231 | 26.89% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 21 | 43.75% |
26.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.13%
Male Poverty Rate
18.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Wood is Hispanic, with 43.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Wood is White, with 26.89% 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 26.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.63% |
| Some College | 23.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.91% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,697 | $78,858 |
| Households | $64,063 | $74,226 |
| Married Families | $82,891 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,000 | $39,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 8.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
82.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
71.56%
Born in West Wood
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.35% of West Wood residents were born in the United States, with 71.56% having been born in Utah. 1.65% 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 | 988 | 11 | 1.13% |
| 2023 | 977 | 10 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 967 | -101 | -9.46% |
| 2021 | 1,068 | 204 | 23.61% |
| 2020 | 864 | 170 | 24.5% |
| 2019 | 694 | -108 | -13.47% |
| 2018 | 802 | 147 | 22.44% |
| 2017 | 655 | 56 | 9.35% |
| 2016 | 599 | -139 | -18.83% |
| 2015 | 738 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 739 | 34 | 4.82% |
| 2013 | 705 | -5 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 710 | -230 | -24.47% |
| 2011 | 940 | 96 | 11.37% |
| 2010 | 844 | 0 | 0% |