Westwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,365	7,861	56.4%	69.7%
Hispanic	2,958	1,651	26.2%	14.6%
Asian	842	928	7.5%	8.2%
Multiracial	569	349	5.0%	3.1%
Black	391	448	3.5%	4.0%
Native American/Other	158	45	1.4%	0.4%

Westwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 11,283, a less than 1% change from the 11,282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.4% White, 26.2% Hispanic, 7.5% Asian, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.5% Black, and 1.4% 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 considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 48.4% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westwood is ranked the 127th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westwood's White Population

6,365 residents of Westwood, or 56.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westwood is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Westwood ranks 428th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's White population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. White residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 69.7% to 56.4%.

Westwood is less White than neighboring Emerson (69.6% White), Hillsdale (78.9% White), Oradell (74.9% White), Haworth (62.1% White), and Woodcliff Lake (72.6% White).

Westwood's Black Population

391 residents of Westwood, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Westwood ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Black residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.5%.

Westwood is more Black than neighboring Emerson (1.1% Black), Hillsdale (0.6% Black), Oradell (0.9% Black), Haworth (2.7% Black), and Woodcliff Lake (1.1% Black).

Westwood's Asian Population

842 residents of Westwood, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westwood is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Westwood ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Westwood's population has decreased from 8.2% to 7.5%.

Westwood is less Asian than neighboring Emerson (15.6% Asian), Hillsdale (7.8% Asian), Oradell (12.9% Asian), Haworth (14.8% Asian), and Woodcliff Lake (9.3% Asian).

Westwood's Hispanic Population

2,958 residents of Westwood, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westwood is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Westwood ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 79.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 14.6% to 26.2%.

Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Emerson (10.7% Hispanic), Hillsdale (9.8% Hispanic), Oradell (6.6% Hispanic), Haworth (10.3% Hispanic), and Woodcliff Lake (8% Hispanic).

Westwood's Native American/Other Population

158 residents of Westwood, or 1.4% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Westwood ranks 505th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 251.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.

Westwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Emerson (0.2% Native American/Other), Hillsdale (0.4% Native American/Other), Oradell (0.3% Native American/Other), and Haworth (0.8% Native American/Other). Westwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodcliff Lake (6.5% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

569 residents of Westwood, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Westwood ranks 357th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 63.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Westwood's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.0%.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Emerson (2.8% Multiracial), Hillsdale (2.5% Multiracial), Oradell (4.3% Multiracial), and Woodcliff Lake (2.5% Multiracial). Westwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Haworth (9.3% 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.