Westwood, Jefferson County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Westwood, Jefferson County,
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Location of Westwood in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Westwood, Jefferson County,
Kentucky Location in Kentucky
Westwood, Jefferson County,
Kentucky Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 571 |
| • Density | 4,719.01/sq mi (1,822.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
40242
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-82164 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405722 |
Westwood is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local government. In 2010, about 634 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 571.
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Where is Westwood Located?
Westwood is in the northeastern part of Jefferson County, Kentucky. It shares borders with a few other small towns. To its east is Rolling Hills, Kentucky, and to the north is Langdon Place, Kentucky. On its northwest side, you'll find Plantation, Kentucky.
The rest of its borders are with the larger combined area of Louisville, Kentucky and Jefferson County. Downtown Louisville is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Westwood.
Westwood's Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Westwood covers a total area of about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Westwood?
The number of people living in Westwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 777 | — | |
| 1980 | 826 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 734 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 612 | −16.6% | |
| 2010 | 634 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 571 | −9.9% | |
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People and Households
In 2000, there were 612 people living in Westwood, spread across 217 households. Most of these households, 189 of them, were families. The city had about 4,729 people per square mile (1,822 people per square kilometer). There were also 218 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most of the people living in Westwood in 2000 were White (about 97.55%). A small number were African American (0.49%) or Asian (0.98%). About 0.98% of the population identified as being of two or more races. Around 1.31% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in Westwood
Many households in Westwood are families. In 2000, about 36.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. A large number, 80.2%, were married couples living together. Only a small percentage (3.7%) were single mothers with no husband present. About 12.9% of households were not families.
Some people lived alone; 11.1% of households had just one person. Of these, 5.1% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were about 2.82 people in each household and 3.04 people in each family.
Age Groups
The ages of people in Westwood in 2000 varied. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 5.4% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 21.7% of the population, while those aged 45 to 64 were 29.9%. Older adults, aged 65 or more, made up 18% of the population. The average age in Westwood was 44 years old.
For every 100 females, there were about 106.1 males. If you looked only at adults aged 18 and over, there were about 100.4 males for every 100 females.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Westwood was about $73,295 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher at $74,318. Men generally earned more than women, with a median income of $50,083 for males compared to $34,625 for females. The average income per person in the city was $26,079.
A very small number of families (1.5%) and individuals (0.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included no children under 18 or seniors aged 65 or over.
