Westwood, PA

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2023 Population
1,432
8.15% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
35.1
3.24% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$79,953
3.41% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$116,800
2023 Employed Population
960
7.78% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Westwood, PA had a population of 1.43k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $79,953. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Westwood, PA declined from 1,559 to 1,432, a −8.15% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,313 to $79,953, a 3.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westwood, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.61%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.0698%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Westwood, PA 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.

100% of the residents in Westwood, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Westwood, PA was $116,800, and the homeownership rate was 96.4%.

Most people in Westwood, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Westwood, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Westwood, PA is home to a population of 1.43k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Westwood, PA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 8.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.26k people) in Westwood, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 148 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
98.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Westwood, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Westwood, PA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westwood, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.26k ± 929
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    148 ± 219
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    23 ± 43.4
1.61%
Hispanic Population
23 people

In 2023, there were 8.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.26k people) in Westwood, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 148 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.61% of the people in Westwood, PA are hispanic (23 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westwood, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. China
    69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    15 ± 29
  2. Korea
    14 ± 24
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 19

Westwood, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Westwood, PA employs 960 people. The largest industries in Westwood, PA are Educational Services (417 people), Transportation & Warehousing (140 people), and Finance & Insurance (130 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,345), Educational Services ($38,619), and Total ($38,145).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

960
2023 Value
± 453
−7.78%
1 Year decline
± 71.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westwood, PA declined at a rate of −7.78%, from 1.04k employees to 960 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westwood, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (174 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (153 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (140 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westwood, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

960
2023 Value
± 453
−7.78%
1 Year decline
± 71.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westwood, PA declined at a rate of −7.78%, from 1.04k employees to 960 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westwood, PA, are Educational Services (417 people), Transportation & Warehousing (140 people), and Finance & Insurance (130 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westwood, PA, though some of these residents may live in Westwood, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,962
Median earning men ± $8,440
$31,838
Median earning women ± $17,420

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,729) and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($19,162).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% 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 18.1%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Westwood, PA was $116,800 in 2022, which is 0.385 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between N/A and 2022 the median property value increased from N/A to $116,800, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Westwood, PA is 96.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Westwood, PA have an average commute time of 30 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westwood, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$116,800
Median Property Value 2022
±$86,452
$403
Median Property Taxes
±$279

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, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

96.4%
Homeownership
2023
50%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 96.4% of the housing units in Westwood, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 95.7%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 3053
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Westwood, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$79,953
Median Household Income
± $13,366
418
Number of Households
± 267

In 2023, the median household income of the 418 households in Westwood, PA grew to $79,953 from the previous year's value of $77,313.

The following chart displays the households in Westwood, PA 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, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (84.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (14%)
  3. Walked (1.56%)

In 2023, 84.5% of workers in Westwood, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14%) and those who walked to work (1.56%).

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Commute Time

30 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westwood, PA have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Westwood, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westwood, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westwood, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

0% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westwood, PA (0 out of 1.43k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 5.

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

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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Health

98.4% of the population of Westwood, PA has health coverage, with 83.5% on employee plans, 9.78% on Medicaid, 0.0698% on Medicare, 5.03% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chester County, PA see 1205 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.64% increase from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1468 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,205 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chester County, PA

Primary care physicians in Chester County, PA see an average of 1,205 patients per year. This represents a 2.64% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chester County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 48.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 2.09% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 37.2% were men and 62.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.61%
Uninsured
83.5%
Employer Coverage
9.78%
Medicaid
0.0698%
Medicare
5.03%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westwood, PA grew by 0.159% from 1.6% to 1.61%.

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