Westwood, Michigan facts for kids
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Westwood, Michigan
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Location within Kalamazoo County
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 Westwood, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Westwood, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Township | Kalamazoo Charter Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,621 |
| • Density | 3,373.42/sq mi (1,302.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
49006, 49009
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-86380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616231 |
Westwood is a community in Kalamazoo Charter Township, Kalamazoo County, in the state of Michigan. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government uses for counting people and collecting statistics.
In 2020, about 9,621 people lived in Westwood. The population has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 8,653 people, and in 2000, there were 9,122.
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Where is Westwood Located?
Westwood is found in the western part of Kalamazoo Charter Township. It shares its borders with the city of Kalamazoo to the south, east, and west.
How Big is Westwood?
The community covers an area of about 7.4 square kilometers (which is about 2.85 square miles). All of this area is land.
Roads and Travel
A state highway called M-43 goes through the southern part of Westwood. This road can take you east into downtown Kalamazoo. If you head west on M-43, you can travel about 35 miles to South Haven, which is a city located on Lake Michigan.
Who Lives in Westwood?
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| 2020 | 9,621 | — | |
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According to information from the year 2000, there were 9,122 people living in Westwood. There were 4,340 households, which are like homes where people live.
The people living in Westwood were of different age groups:
- About 17.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 20.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Westwood was 33 years old.
Education in Westwood
Students living in Westwood attend schools that are part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools system.
See also
In Spanish: Westwood (Míchigan) para niños
