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Westwood, KY


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Westwood, Kentucky

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.

The People and Families of Westwood

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Westwood Housing

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.

Commuting

In Westwood, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Westwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWestwood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWestwood Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWestwood College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWestwood Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Westwood, KY

Comparing Westwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes32
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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