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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

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Westwood, NJ

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

11,283population

41.4median age

This community is a community of 11,283 with a median age of 41.4. The population is predominantly White (56.4%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (26.2%). Median household income is $165,781. 93.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 57% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 62.9%, with a median home value of $606,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.4%6,365

Hispanic/Latino

26.2%2,958

Asian

7.5%842

Two or More

5%569

Black

3.5%391

Other

1.4%158

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%85

High School Diploma

14.3%1,146

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%251

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%968

Associate's Degree

6.2%499

Bachelor's Degree

34.9%2,789

Master's Degree

16.8%1,339

Professional Degree

3.2%255

Doctorate

2.2%175

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

57%

Graduate+

22.1%

Housingi

$606,400median home value

$2,458median rent

62.9%homeownership

4,192total units

3.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%59

$200K–$300K

1.9%48

$300K–$500K

20.1%513

$500K–$1M

75.7%1,927

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

295

$2,000+

982

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%33

2010–2019

4.5%189

2000–2009

2.3%98

1990–1999

3.1%131

1980–1989

8.6%359

1970–1979

11.9%497

1960–1969

16.7%700

1950–1959

11.7%490

1940–1949

12.8%536

1939 or earlier

27.6%1,159

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.2%3,450

Electricity

8%322

Fuel Oil

4.3%175

No Fuel

1.4%55

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%36

Solar

0.3%11

Household Economyi

$165,781median household income

$65,689per capita income

7.1%poverty rate

2.5%unemployment

6,986labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%32

$10K–$15K

0.5%21

$15K–$20K

4.3%175

$20K–$25K

0.4%18

$30K–$35K

1.4%55

$35K–$40K

0.9%38

$40K–$45K

1.8%74

$45K–$50K

1%40

$50K–$60K

4.2%171

$60K–$75K

3.3%133

$75K–$100K

6.8%276

$100K–$125K

10.8%436

$125K–$150K

9.9%402

$150K–$200K

18.6%752

$200K+

35.2%1,426

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

219

Residentsi

263

Avg. Tenant Renti

$471/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes93% occupied$536/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8178 homes96% occupied$456/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $165,781/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $50K/yr

79.4%

Very low income$50K–$83K/yr

18.9%

Low income$83K–$133K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

67.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45.7% of subsidized households are minority

12.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

86.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,40921.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

489

Philippines

299

Korea

269

India

133

Poland

Germany

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,741

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,809

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

386(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured