Westwood, MI

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    8,867
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.3
    2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.1%
    7.36% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $58,205
    6.73% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $193,400
    3.26% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,690
    4.34% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Westwood, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93% of the residents in Westwood, MI are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Westwood, MI was $193,400, and the homeownership rate was 58.7%.

    Most people in Westwood, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Westwood, MI was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Westwood, MI is home to a population of 8.87k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.68% of Westwood, MI residents were born outside of the country (858 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.76k people) in Westwood, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 501 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93% of Westwood, MI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westwood, MI was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westwood, MI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.76k ± 673
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.75k ± 496
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      501 ± 270
    4.08%
    Hispanic Population
    362 people

    In 2024, there were 3.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.76k people) in Westwood, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 501 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.08% of the people in Westwood, MI are hispanic (362 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Westwood, MI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.68%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    858 people
    7.13%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    639 people

    As of 2024, 9.68% of Westwood, MI residents (858 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westwood, MI was 7.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      146 ± 126
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      131 ± 135
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      14 ± 28

    Westwood, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Westwood, MI.

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    Health

    97.2% of the population of Westwood, MI has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 20% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.417% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.7% under 18 years, 34% between 18 and 34 years, 28.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.77%
    Uninsured
    56.7%
    Employer Coverage
    10.1%
    Medicaid
    20%
    Medicare
    10%
    Non-Group
    0.417%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westwood, MI declined by 13.9% from 3.22% to 2.77%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westwood, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Westwood, MI employs 4.69k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Westwood, MI were Educational Services (1,081 people), Manufacturing (667 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (584 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($94,559), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($93,235), and Transportation & Warehousing ($76,176).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.69k
    2024 Value
    ± 709
    −4.34%
    1 Year decline
    ± 21.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westwood, MI declined at a rate of −4.34%, from 4.9k employees to 4.69k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westwood, MI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (698 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (504 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (378 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westwood, MI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.69k
    2024 Value
    ± 709
    −4.34%
    1 Year decline
    ± 21.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westwood, MI declined at a rate of −4.34%, from 4.9k employees to 4.69k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westwood, MI, are Educational Services (1,081 people), Manufacturing (667 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (584 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westwood, MI, though some of these residents may live in Westwood, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $62,912
    Median earning men ± $6,157
    $33,973
    Median earning women ± $2,991

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($94,706), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,156), and Wholesale Trade ($70,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,441), Manufacturing ($51,563), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,220).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.16%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Michigan

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    Gary Peters
    Senator from Michigan2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Elissa Slotkin
    Senator from Michigan1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Westwood, MI was $193,400 in 2024, which is 0.581 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $187,300 to $193,400, a 3.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Westwood, MI is 58.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Westwood, MI have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westwood, MI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $193,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,596
    $2,697
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$495

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westwood, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Westwood, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    58.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 58.7% of the housing units in Westwood, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westwood, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $58,205
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,569
    4.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 704

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.6k households in Westwood, MI declined from $58,205 from the previous year's value of $62,408.

    The following chart displays the households in Westwood, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Westwood, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.2%)
    3. Carpooled (5.96%)

    In 2024, 72.7% of workers in Westwood, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.96%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Westwood, MI have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Westwood, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Westwood, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Westwood, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westwood, MI have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westwood, MI (1.25k out of 8.85k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westwood, MI is Black, followed by White and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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