Westwood, IA Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	106	101	81.5%	100.0%
Multiracial	22	0	16.9%	0.0%
Hispanic	2	0	1.5%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Westwood, Iowa has an estimated population of 130, a large increase from the 101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% White, 16.9% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westwood has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westwood, that probability was 0.0% in 2020 and 30.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood is ranked the 805th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Westwood was ranked the 855th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood's White Population

106 residents of Westwood, or 81.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Westwood ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's White population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 100.0% to 81.5%.

Westwood is more White than neighboring Mount Pleasant (78.9% White), and Lockridge (61.5% White). Westwood is less White than neighboring Rome (89.9% White), Trenton (100% White), and Salem (84.2% White).

Westwood's Black Population

0 residents of Westwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Westwood ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westwood is less Black than neighboring Mount Pleasant (4.7% Black), and Salem (1.4% Black).

Westwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Westwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Westwood ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westwood is less Asian than neighboring Mount Pleasant (1.7% Asian), Salem (1.4% Asian), and Lockridge (32.3% Asian).

Westwood's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Westwood, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood ranks 933rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.5%.

Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Rome (0% Hispanic), and Trenton (0% Hispanic). Westwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Pleasant (9.5% Hispanic), Salem (6.6% Hispanic), and Lockridge (2.7% Hispanic).

Westwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood ranks 637th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Westwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Pleasant (0.8% Native American/Other), Salem (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lockridge (1.5% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Westwood, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood ranks 960th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 22. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 0.0% to 16.9%.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Rome (10.1% Multiracial), Mount Pleasant (4.4% Multiracial), Trenton (0% Multiracial), Salem (5.4% Multiracial), and Lockridge (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.