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Westwego Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 10,763
- Land Area (2000): 8.252 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.995 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 11,012 | 2002 | 10,796 | 2005 | 10,555 |
2000 | 10,503 | 2003 | 10,615 | 2006 | 9,942 |
2001 | 10,754 | 2004 | 10,572 | 2007 | 9,957 |
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Houses (2000): 4,521
Westwego Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westwego Employment Information Back to top
Westwego Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 475 | 21.29% |
2. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 209 | 9.37% |
3. | Public Administration | 151 | 6.77% |
4. | Other Transportation | 99 | 4.44% |
5. | Repair and Maintenance | 93 | 4.17% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 90 | 4.03% |
7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 73 | 3.27% |
8. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 71 | 3.18% |
9. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 67 | 3.00% |
10. | Utilities | 55 | 2.47% |
11. | Metal Manufactuing | 53 | 2.38% |
12. | Chemical Manufacturing | 49 | 2.20% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 43 | 1.93% |
14. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 42 | 1.88% |
15. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 42 | 1.88% |
16. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 41 | 1.84% |
17. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 35 | 1.57% |
18. | Accommodation and Food Services | 34 | 1.52% |
19. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 32 | 1.43% |
20. | Mining | 30 | 1.34% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Accommodation and Food Services | 246 | 12.15% |
2. | Health Care | 212 | 10.47% |
3. | Educational Services | 192 | 9.48% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 131 | 6.47% |
5. | Food and Beverage Stores | 112 | 5.53% |
6. | Personal and Laundry Services | 104 | 5.14% |
7. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 97 | 4.79% |
8. | Public Administration | 84 | 4.15% |
9. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 69 | 3.41% |
10. | Construction | 65 | 3.21% |
11. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 64 | 3.16% |
12. | Social Assistance | 52 | 2.57% |
13. | Department and Other General Stores | 43 | 2.12% |
14. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 42 | 2.07% |
15. | Sporting Goods / Cameras / Hobby and Toy Stores | 40 | 1.98% |
16. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 37 | 1.83% |
17. | Machinery / Equipment / Supplies, Wholesale | 30 | 1.48% |
18. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 29 | 1.43% |
19. | Gasoline Stations | 28 | 1.38% |
20. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 24 | 1.19% |
Westwego Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 157 | 7.04% |
2. | Other Production Occupations | 149 | 6.68% |
3. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 117 | 5.24% |
4. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 116 | 5.20% |
5. | Other Construction Trades | 93 | 4.17% |
6. | Carpenters | 92 | 4.12% |
7. | Vehicle Mechanics | 91 | 4.08% |
8. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 84 | 3.77% |
9. | Pipelayers / Plumbers / Etc. | 77 | 3.45% |
10. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 73 | 3.27% |
11. | Law Enforcement Workers | 69 | 3.09% |
12. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 65 | 2.91% |
13. | Rail and Water Transportation | 61 | 2.73% |
14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 57 | 2.55% |
15. | Painters and Paperhangers | 57 | 2.55% |
16. | Other Management Occupations | 55 | 2.47% |
17. | Construction Laborers | 54 | 2.42% |
18. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 50 | 2.24% |
19. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 47 | 2.11% |
20. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 47 | 2.11% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Cashiers | 212 | 10.47% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 183 | 9.04% |
3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 125 | 6.17% |
4. | Waiters and Waitresses | 104 | 5.14% |
5. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 100 | 4.94% |
6. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 78 | 3.85% |
7. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 70 | 3.46% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 62 | 3.06% |
9. | Child Care Workers | 60 | 2.96% |
10. | Accountants and Auditors | 56 | 2.77% |
11. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 56 | 2.77% |
12. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 56 | 2.77% |
13. | Personal Appearance Workers | 55 | 2.72% |
14. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 54 | 2.67% |
15. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 47 | 2.32% |
16. | Other Management Occupations | 47 | 2.32% |
17. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 45 | 2.22% |
18. | Food and Beverage Servers, Not waiters/waitresses | 43 | 2.12% |
19. | Other Healthcare Support | 41 | 2.02% |
20. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 38 | 1.88% |
Westwego Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 4,029 | 49.42% |
15-35 hours | 976 | 11.97% |
1-14 hours | 178 | 2.18% |
No regular hours | 2,969 | 36.42% |
Westwego Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 221 | 5.40% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 247 | 6.04% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 236 | 5.77% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 493 | 12.05% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 469 | 11.46% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 569 | 13.91% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 434 | 10.61% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 325 | 7.94% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 127 | 3.10% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 277 | 6.77% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 47 | 1.15% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 60 | 1.47% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 268 | 6.55% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 319 | 7.80% |
Westwego Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 159 | 3.89% |
5-9 | 347 | 8.48% |
10-14 | 498 | 12.17% |
15-19 | 900 | 21.99% |
20-24 | 662 | 16.18% |
25-29 | 254 | 6.21% |
30-34 | 556 | 13.59% |
35-39 | 80 | 1.96% |
40-44 | 90 | 2.20% |
45-59 | 229 | 5.60% |
60-89 | 228 | 5.57% |
At least 90 | 89 | 2.17% |
Westwego Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 26 | 0.64% | 2,794 | 68.28% |
30-44 | 34 | 0.83% | 692 | 16.91% |
45-59 | 13 | 0.32% | 216 | 5.28% |
At least 60 | 13 | 0.32% | 304 | 7.43% |
Westwego Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 21 | 0.51% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 720 | 17.42% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 3,022 | 73.14% |
Motorcycle | 24 | 0.58% |
Other | 93 | 2.25% |
Public transportation | 86 | 2.08% |
Walked | 126 | 3.05% |
Worked at home | 40 | 0.97% |
Westwego Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westwego Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 4,186 (10,840 people)
Families (2000): 2,853 (9,014 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 672
People at same address in 1995: 6,182
Westwego Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 699 | 16.70% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 499 | 11.92% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 344 | 8.22% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 394 | 9.41% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 351 | 8.39% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 311 | 7.43% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 300 | 7.17% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 294 | 7.02% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 187 | 4.47% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 255 | 6.09% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 269 | 6.43% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 173 | 4.13% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 54 | 1.29% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 34 | 0.81% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 6 | 0.14% |
$200,000 or more | 16 | 0.38% |
Westwego Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,125 | 26.72% |
Family, 2 people | 1,075 | 25.53% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 206 | 4.89% |
Family, 3 people | 796 | 18.90% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 21 | 0.50% |
Family, 4 people | 558 | 13.25% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 5 | 0.12% |
Family, 5 people | 267 | 6.34% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 1 | 0.02% |
Family, 6 people | 103 | 2.45% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.02% |
Family, 7 or more people | 53 | 1.26% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Westwego Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 3,112 | 30.39% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 805 | 7.86% |
Public Assistance | 221 | 2.16% |
Retirement | 546 | 5.33% |
Self Employment | 334 | 3.26% |
Social Security | 1,260 | 12.30% |
Supplemental Security | 351 | 3.43% |
Wage / Salary | 3,027 | 29.56% |
Other | 584 | 5.70% |
Westwego Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 973 | 54.36% |
With children under 18 | 817 | 45.64% |
Westwego Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 460 | 12.08% |
Married | 2,102 | 55.21% |
Never Married | 1,100 | 28.89% |
Widowed | 145 | 3.81% |
Westwego Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 706 | 15.82% |
Married | 2,072 | 46.42% |
Never Married | 1,138 | 25.49% |
Widowed | 548 | 12.28% |
Westwego Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westwego Education Information Back to top
Westwego Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 1,153 | 14.87% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 1,905 | 24.56% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 2,926 | 37.73% |
Some college, no degree | 1,176 | 15.16% |
Associate degree | 216 | 2.79% |
Bachelors degree | 274 | 3.53% |
Graduate or professional degree | 105 | 1.35% |
Westwego Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 123 | 1.14% | 109 | 1.01% | 232 | 2.16% |
Kindergarten | 205 | 1.90% | 24 | 0.22% | 229 | 2.13% |
Grades 1-4 | 517 | 4.80% | 130 | 1.21% | 647 | 6.01% |
Grades 5-8 | 566 | 5.26% | 179 | 1.66% | 745 | 6.92% |
Grades 9-12 | 460 | 4.27% | 166 | 1.54% | 626 | 5.82% |
Undergrad college | 215 | 2.00% | 74 | 0.69% | 289 | 2.69% |
Graduate or professional school | 26 | 0.24% | 6 | 0.06% | 32 | 0.30% |
Total | 2,112 | 19.62% | 688 | 6.39% | 2,800 | 26.02% |
Westwego Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westwego Public Benefits Information Back to top
Westwego Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 8,405 | 77.62% |
Below Poverty Level | 2,423 | 22.38% |
Westwego Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westwego Criminal Information Back to top
Westwego Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 4.541 | 0.363 | 0.000 | 1.816 | 6.720 | 0.726 | 11.442 | 34.326 | 4.541 | 51.035 |
2000 | 4.570 | 0.381 | 0.000 | 1.904 | 6.855 | 0.762 | 7.998 | 33.038 | 3.713 | 45.511 |
2001 | 3.534 | 0.279 | 0.186 | 1.209 | 5.207 | 0.465 | 5.858 | 25.758 | 3.162 | 35.243 |
2002 | 2.964 | 0.185 | 0.000 | 1.389 | 4.539 | 0.371 | 4.168 | 18.155 | 2.316 | 25.009 |
2003 | 3.109 | 0.377 | 0.000 | 1.696 | 5.181 | 0.188 | 5.181 | 21.196 | 3.297 | 29.675 |
2004 | 2.649 | 0.284 | 0.000 | 1.040 | 3.973 | 0.000 | 5.770 | 20.526 | 1.703 | 27.998 |
2005 | 1.611 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.947 | 2.558 | 0.000 | 6.158 | 15.632 | 2.748 | 24.538 |
2006 | 2.716 | 0.101 | 0.101 | 1.207 | 4.124 | 0.201 | 5.432 | 17.703 | 3.319 | 26.453 |
2007 | 3.314 | 0.301 | 0.000 | 0.703 | 4.319 | 0.201 | 7.432 | 21.593 | 2.310 | 31.335 |
Westwego Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 1 | 39 |
2005 | 1 | 37 |
2006 | 1 | 40 |
2007 | 3 | 41 |
Westwego Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 636 |
2000 | 550 |
2001 | 435 |
2002 | 319 |
Westwego Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westwego Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Westwego Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 1,617 | 15.02% |
10-19 Years | 1,622 | 15.07% |
20-29 Years | 1,431 | 13.30% |
30-39 Years | 1,641 | 15.25% |
40-49 Years | 1,510 | 14.03% |
50-59 Years | 1,203 | 11.18% |
60-69 Years | 788 | 7.32% |
70-79 Years | 697 | 6.48% |
80-89 Years | 219 | 2.03% |
90+ Years | 35 | 0.33% |
Westwego Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 5,113 | 47.51% |
Female | 5,650 | 52.49% |
Westwego Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 7,846 | 72.90% |
African-American | 2,137 | 19.86% |
Hispanic/Latino | 386 | 3.59% |
Asian | 165 | 1.53% |
Multiracial | 120 | 1.11% |
Amerindian | 98 | 0.91% |
Other Race | 11 | 0.10% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Westwego Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | French Non-Basque | 2,685 | 38.95% |
2. | United States Or American | 1,002 | 14.54% |
3. | Italian | 789 | 11.45% |
4. | German | 653 | 9.47% |
5. | French Canadian | 515 | 7.47% |
6. | Irish | 511 | 7.41% |
7. | English | 199 | 2.89% |
8. | Acadian / Cajun | 192 | 2.79% |
9. | Dutch | 82 | 1.19% |
10. | Scotch Irish | 80 | 1.16% |
Westwego Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 9,007 | 89.53% |
2. | French | 560 | 5.57% |
3. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 348 | 3.46% |
4. | Vietnamese | 68 | 0.68% |
5. | Chinese | 31 | 0.31% |
6. | Italian | 29 | 0.29% |
7. | Japanese | 12 | 0.12% |
8. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 5 | 0.05% |
Westwego Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 10,507 | 96.92% |
Naturalized immigrant | 133 | 1.23% |
Not a citizen | 201 | 1.85% |
Westwego Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westwego Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Westwego Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
70094 | 70096 |