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Westwood, Missouri
Village
Location of Westwood, Missouri
Location of Westwood, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County St. Louis
Area
 • Total 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
 • Land 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
587 ft (179 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 316
 • Density 502.38/sq mi (194.06/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 29-79054
GNIS feature ID 2400158

Westwood is a small village located in the western part of St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 316 people lived there.

About Westwood, Missouri

Westwood is a quiet village in the state of Missouri. It is known for being a small community. The village is part of the larger St. Louis County area.

Where is Westwood Located?

Westwood is in the western part of St. Louis County. It is entirely land, with no lakes or rivers inside its borders. The village covers an area of about 0.61 square miles (1.6 square kilometers).

Westwood's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Westwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 291
1970 311 6.9%
1980 335 7.7%
1990 309 −7.8%
2000 284 −8.1%
2010 278 −2.1%
2020 316 13.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Westwood? (2020 Census)

In 2020, 316 people lived in Westwood. There were 116 households in the village. Most residents, about 80.7%, were White. About 3.2% were African American, and 10.8% were Asian. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 5.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

A Look Back: 2010 Census

In 2010, Westwood had 278 residents. There were 120 households and 88 families. The village had about 456 people per square mile. Most people were White (92.1%). About 2.2% were African American, and 3.6% were Asian.

About 23.3% of households had children under 18. Many households (67.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.32 people. The average family had 2.66 people.

The average age in Westwood in 2010 was 53.9 years. About 16.5% of residents were under 18. About 26.6% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).

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