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Westwood Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 14,117
- Land Area (2000): 28.416 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.380 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 781
- Alias(es) (2003): ISLINGTON, WESTWOOD
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 | 13,220 | 2002 | 14,292 | 2005 | 13,981 |
2000 | 13,591 | 2003 | 14,193 | 2006 | 13,984 |
2001 | 14,184 | 2004 | 14,076 | 2007 | 13,790 |
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Houses (2000): 5,251
Westwood Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 13,686 | 96.95% |
Rural, Farm | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Non-farm | 431 | 3.05% |
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Westwood Employment Information Back to top
Employment (2003): 29,242
Payroll (2003) / (1Q 2003): $1,662,274,000 / $443,236,000
Westwood Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 6,713 | 6,416 | 297 | 4.43% | 44 |
1991 | 6,722 | 6,347 | 375 | 5.58% | 56 |
1992 | 6,790 | 6,383 | 408 | 6.00% | 60 |
1993 | 6,816 | 6,501 | 314 | 4.61% | 46 |
1994 | 6,947 | 6,674 | 274 | 3.94% | 39 |
1995 | 6,751 | 6,491 | 260 | 3.85% | 39 |
1996 | 6,831 | 6,646 | 185 | 2.71% | 27 |
1997 | 7,037 | 6,847 | 190 | 2.69% | 27 |
1998 | 7,133 | 6,978 | 155 | 2.17% | 22 |
1999 | 7,224 | 7,085 | 139 | 1.92% | 19 |
2000 | 6,900 | 6,754 | 146 | 2.11% | 21 |
2001 | 6,950 | 6,739 | 211 | 3.04% | 30 |
2002 | 6,898 | 6,613 | 285 | 4.13% | 41 |
2003 | 6,798 | 6,490 | 308 | 4.53% | 45 |
2004 | 6,714 | 6,457 | 257 | 3.83% | 38 |
2005 | 6,683 | 6,451 | 232 | 3.47% | 35 |
2006 | 6,627 | 6,410 | 217 | 3.28% | 33 |
2007 | 6,687 | 6,480 | 207 | 3.09% | 31 |
2008 | 6,725 | 6,489 | 236 | 3.51% | 35 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 6,699 | 6,472 | 227 | 3.39% | 34 |
Feb 2008 | 6,677 | 6,458 | 219 | 3.28% | 33 |
Mar 2008 | 6,693 | 6,483 | 210 | 3.14% | 31 |
Apr 2008 | 6,673 | 6,496 | 177 | 2.65% | 27 |
May 2008 | 6,661 | 6,419 | 242 | 3.63% | 36 |
Jun 2008 | 6,808 | 6,517 | 291 | 4.27% | 43 |
Jul 2008 | 6,830 | 6,572 | 258 | 3.78% | 38 |
Aug 2008 | 6,798 | 6,554 | 244 | 3.59% | 36 |
Sep 2008 | 6,684 | 6,429 | 255 | 3.82% | 38 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Westwood Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 548 | 15.72% |
2. | Finance and Insurance | 353 | 10.12% |
3. | Health Care | 295 | 8.46% |
4. | Construction | 261 | 7.48% |
5. | Educational Services | 209 | 5.99% |
6. | Public Administration | 201 | 5.76% |
7. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 110 | 3.15% |
8. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 107 | 3.07% |
9. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 90 | 2.58% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 79 | 2.27% |
11. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 77 | 2.21% |
12. | Radio, Television, and Computer Stores | 73 | 2.09% |
13. | Utilities | 65 | 1.86% |
14. | Accommodation and Food Services | 59 | 1.69% |
15. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 58 | 1.66% |
16. | Repair and Maintenance | 57 | 1.63% |
17. | Electrical Equipment / Appliances / Components Manufacturing | 54 | 1.55% |
18. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 52 | 1.49% |
19. | Food and Beverage Stores | 52 | 1.49% |
20. | Machinery Manufacturing | 51 | 1.46% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Health Care | 696 | 22.80% |
2. | Educational Services | 440 | 14.41% |
3. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 289 | 9.47% |
4. | Finance and Insurance | 272 | 8.91% |
5. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 149 | 4.88% |
6. | Social Assistance | 144 | 4.72% |
7. | Accommodation and Food Services | 109 | 3.57% |
8. | Public Administration | 92 | 3.01% |
9. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 54 | 1.77% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 52 | 1.70% |
11. | Info Services and Data Processing | 52 | 1.70% |
12. | Other Transportation | 48 | 1.57% |
13. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 44 | 1.44% |
14. | Construction | 42 | 1.38% |
15. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 39 | 1.28% |
16. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 37 | 1.21% |
17. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 33 | 1.08% |
18. | Personal and Laundry Services | 30 | 0.98% |
19. | Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods, Wholesale | 27 | 0.88% |
20. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 27 | 0.88% |
Westwood Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 266 | 7.63% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 223 | 6.40% |
3. | Top Executives | 200 | 5.74% |
4. | Lawyers | 189 | 5.42% |
5. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 176 | 5.05% |
6. | Engineers | 162 | 4.65% |
7. | Physicians and Surgeons | 152 | 4.36% |
8. | Computer Specialists | 149 | 4.27% |
9. | Accountants and Auditors | 126 | 3.61% |
10. | Advertising / Marketing / PR / Sales | 111 | 3.18% |
11. | Business Operations Specialists | 104 | 2.98% |
12. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 87 | 2.49% |
13. | Operations Managers Non Finance | 83 | 2.38% |
14. | Other Health Occupations | 71 | 2.04% |
15. | Other Financial Specialists | 69 | 1.98% |
16. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 66 | 1.89% |
17. | Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers | 64 | 1.84% |
18. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 60 | 1.72% |
19. | Financial Managers | 58 | 1.66% |
20. | Other Production Occupations | 55 | 1.58% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Registered Nurses | 285 | 9.34% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 200 | 6.55% |
3. | Other Management Occupations | 189 | 6.19% |
4. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 176 | 5.76% |
5. | Other Office and Admin Support | 158 | 5.18% |
6. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 117 | 3.83% |
7. | Business Operations Specialists | 116 | 3.80% |
8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 115 | 3.77% |
9. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 105 | 3.44% |
10. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 82 | 2.69% |
11. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 81 | 2.65% |
12. | Physicians and Surgeons | 76 | 2.49% |
13. | Financial Managers | 73 | 2.39% |
14. | Accountants and Auditors | 69 | 2.26% |
15. | Lawyers | 66 | 2.16% |
16. | Art and Design Workers | 64 | 2.10% |
17. | Child Care Workers | 61 | 2.00% |
18. | Other Health Occupations | 56 | 1.83% |
19. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 53 | 1.74% |
20. | Cashiers | 50 | 1.64% |
Westwood Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 5,235 | 49.39% |
15-35 hours | 1,500 | 14.15% |
1-14 hours | 430 | 4.06% |
No regular hours | 3,435 | 32.41% |
Westwood Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 51 | 0.82% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 73 | 1.18% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 140 | 2.26% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 335 | 5.42% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 563 | 9.11% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 1,076 | 17.40% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,049 | 16.97% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 1,393 | 22.53% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 469 | 7.59% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 365 | 5.90% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 143 | 2.31% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 43 | 0.70% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 276 | 4.46% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 207 | 3.35% |
Westwood Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 122 | 1.97% |
5-9 | 448 | 7.25% |
10-14 | 741 | 11.98% |
15-19 | 709 | 11.47% |
20-24 | 730 | 11.81% |
25-29 | 428 | 6.92% |
30-34 | 1,030 | 16.66% |
35-39 | 239 | 3.87% |
40-44 | 351 | 5.68% |
45-59 | 939 | 15.19% |
60-89 | 352 | 5.69% |
At least 90 | 94 | 1.52% |
Westwood Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 47 | 0.76% | 3,131 | 50.64% |
30-44 | 164 | 2.65% | 1,456 | 23.55% |
45-59 | 261 | 4.22% | 678 | 10.97% |
At least 60 | 160 | 2.59% | 286 | 4.63% |
Westwood Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 5 | 0.08% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 300 | 4.62% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 5,125 | 78.92% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 36 | 0.55% |
Public transportation | 632 | 9.73% |
Walked | 85 | 1.31% |
Worked at home | 311 | 4.79% |
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Westwood Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 5,118 (13,975 people)
Families (2000): 3,880 (12,542 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,818
People at same address in 1995: 9,114
Westwood Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 194 | 3.79% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 213 | 4.16% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 145 | 2.83% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 84 | 1.64% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 108 | 2.11% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 127 | 2.48% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 145 | 2.83% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 166 | 3.24% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 181 | 3.54% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 304 | 5.94% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 474 | 9.26% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 753 | 14.71% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 662 | 12.93% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 419 | 8.19% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 395 | 7.72% |
$200,000 or more | 748 | 14.62% |
Westwood Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,150 | 22.45% |
Family, 2 people | 1,474 | 28.78% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 92 | 1.80% |
Family, 3 people | 830 | 16.20% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 12 | 0.23% |
Family, 4 people | 927 | 18.10% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 1 | 0.02% |
Family, 5 people | 441 | 8.61% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 1 | 0.02% |
Family, 6 people | 142 | 2.77% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 52 | 1.02% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Westwood Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 3,902 | 24.77% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 3,389 | 21.51% |
Public Assistance | 33 | 0.21% |
Retirement | 1,194 | 7.58% |
Self Employment | 768 | 4.88% |
Social Security | 1,803 | 11.45% |
Supplemental Security | 112 | 0.71% |
Wage / Salary | 3,716 | 23.59% |
Other | 835 | 5.30% |
Westwood Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 1,704 | 49.09% |
With children under 18 | 1,767 | 50.91% |
Westwood Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 158 | 3.18% |
Married | 3,682 | 74.01% |
Never Married | 978 | 19.66% |
Widowed | 157 | 3.16% |
Westwood Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 316 | 5.49% |
Married | 3,724 | 64.73% |
Never Married | 958 | 16.65% |
Widowed | 755 | 13.12% |
Westwood 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.
Westwood Education Information Back to top
Westwood Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 141 | 1.38% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 527 | 5.16% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,696 | 16.61% |
Some college, no degree | 1,484 | 14.54% |
Associate degree | 644 | 6.31% |
Bachelors degree | 3,396 | 33.27% |
Graduate or professional degree | 2,320 | 22.73% |
Westwood Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 99 | 0.70% | 298 | 2.11% | 397 | 2.81% |
Kindergarten | 184 | 1.30% | 6 | 0.04% | 190 | 1.35% |
Grades 1-4 | 902 | 6.39% | 43 | 0.30% | 945 | 6.69% |
Grades 5-8 | 865 | 6.13% | 74 | 0.52% | 939 | 6.65% |
Grades 9-12 | 666 | 4.72% | 160 | 1.13% | 826 | 5.85% |
Undergrad college | 126 | 0.89% | 159 | 1.13% | 285 | 2.02% |
Graduate or professional school | 68 | 0.48% | 132 | 0.94% | 200 | 1.42% |
Total | 2,910 | 20.61% | 872 | 6.18% | 3,782 | 26.79% |
Westwood 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.
Westwood Business Information Back to top
Number of Businesses (2003): 960
Westwood Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
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Westwood Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 13,623 | 97.48% |
Below Poverty Level | 352 | 2.52% |
Westwood 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.
Westwood Criminal Information Back to top
Westwood 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 | 0.530 | 0.000 | 0.076 | 0.151 | 0.756 | 0.000 | 2.042 | 6.884 | 0.530 | 9.455 |
2000 | 0.368 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.368 | 0.000 | 0.957 | 7.211 | 0.441 | 8.609 |
2001 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.141 | 0.141 | 0.000 | 1.622 | 8.037 | 0.635 | 10.293 |
2002 | 0.420 | 0.070 | 0.000 | 0.280 | 0.770 | 0.070 | 1.469 | 8.046 | 0.560 | 10.146 |
2003 | 0.705 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.352 | 1.057 | 0.070 | 1.057 | 9.582 | 0.282 | 10.921 |
2004 | 0.284 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.071 | 0.355 | 0.071 | 1.847 | 7.175 | 1.066 | 10.088 |
2005 | 0.501 | 0.143 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.787 | 0.000 | 1.359 | 7.582 | 0.429 | 9.370 |
2006 | 0.715 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.858 | 0.143 | 1.573 | 8.653 | 0.715 | 10.941 |
2007 | 0.363 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.073 | 0.435 | 0.000 | 1.595 | 7.977 | 1.233 | 10.805 |
Westwood Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 7 | 26 |
2005 | 8 | 25 |
2006 | 6 | 25 |
2007 | 8 | 28 |
Westwood Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
1999 | 135 |
2000 | 122 |
2001 | 148 |
2002 | 156 |
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Westwood Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Westwood Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 2,284 | 16.18% |
10-19 Years | 1,809 | 12.81% |
20-29 Years | 708 | 5.02% |
30-39 Years | 1,979 | 14.02% |
40-49 Years | 2,340 | 16.58% |
50-59 Years | 1,693 | 11.99% |
60-69 Years | 1,211 | 8.58% |
70-79 Years | 1,115 | 7.90% |
80-89 Years | 781 | 5.53% |
90+ Years | 197 | 1.40% |
Westwood Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 6,714 | 47.56% |
Female | 7,403 | 52.44% |
Westwood Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 13,460 | 95.35% |
Asian | 350 | 2.48% |
Hispanic/Latino | 132 | 0.94% |
Multiracial | 93 | 0.66% |
African-American | 63 | 0.45% |
Other Race | 13 | 0.09% |
Amerindian | 6 | 0.04% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Westwood Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Irish | 4,744 | 30.09% |
2. | Italian | 2,290 | 14.52% |
3. | English | 1,941 | 12.31% |
4. | German | 1,191 | 7.55% |
5. | Polish | 563 | 3.57% |
6. | United States Or American | 527 | 3.34% |
7. | Scottish | 470 | 2.98% |
8. | Lebanese | 365 | 2.32% |
9. | French Non-Basque | 362 | 2.30% |
10. | French Canadian | 359 | 2.28% |
Westwood Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 11,737 | 90.27% |
2. | Italian | 209 | 1.61% |
3. | French | 136 | 1.05% |
4. | Greek | 129 | 0.99% |
5. | Arabic | 129 | 0.99% |
6. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 125 | 0.96% |
7. | Chinese | 112 | 0.86% |
8. | Persian | 82 | 0.63% |
9. | Vietnamese | 76 | 0.58% |
10. | German | 71 | 0.55% |
Westwood Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 12,861 | 91.10% |
Naturalized immigrant | 1,024 | 7.25% |
Not a citizen | 232 | 1.64% |
Westwood 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.
Westwood 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.
Westwood Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
02090 |