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Westwood, Kentucky, in Boyd county, is 13 miles W of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 103 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Huntington - Ashland metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Westwood is home to some 612 residents.
In Westwood, about 76% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Westwood are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses.
The people of Westwood are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Westwood had a median family income of $74,318. More so than most places, the people in Westwood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Westwood are poor than in most places in Kentucky. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 98% of the housing in Westwood was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Westwood, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Westwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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