Population 9,020 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westwego
Household size in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.10 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Westwego run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.66, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 37.9 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 40.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.3 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Westwego are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.4, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 16.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 16.0% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 15.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Westwego (15.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the New Orleans area. The single-parent share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Westwego
Renters in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5% | 38.4% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 41.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.0% | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.0% | 39.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Westwego rent: 50.0% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 51.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 19.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 13.4% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 13.6% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −5.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Westwego: 15.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1968 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1969 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1969 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1972 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Westwego is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing. Only two of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $707 | $945 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $779 | $973 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $914 | $1,062 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $950 | $1,334 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$243 | +$389 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Westwego pays $950 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $243 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Westwego
Bachelor's degrees in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 25.0% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 29.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 33.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Westwego have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.1%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.3 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.5% | 82.5% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.6% | 83.8% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.9% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.6% | 87.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Westwego never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.1 points, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Westwego
| Period | Westwego | New Orleans area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Westwego is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New Orleans area overall (7.1%). Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Westwego compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwego | 2.44 | 41.5 | 15.8% | 50.0% | 15.2% | 1968 | $950 | 18.1% | 77.6% | 5.1% |
| Bridge City | 2.63 | 35.6 | 19.5% | 39.5% | 14.6% | 1973 | $1,385 | 8.6% | 75.9% | 11.4% |
| Marrero | 2.73 | 40.4 | 17.1% | 29.5% | 10.7% | 1977 | $1,230 | 16.9% | 78.9% | 8.3% |
| Avondale | 3.02 | 33.8 | 32.6% | 13.5% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,315 | 22.4% | 83.5% | 8.5% |
| Estelle | 2.87 | 40.1 | 16.0% | 12.0% | 7.9% | 1984 | $1,193 | 18.9% | 79.5% | 8.0% |
| Jefferson | 1.86 | 44.8 | 12.7% | 42.5% | 16.5% | 1959 | $1,140 | 35.9% | 89.0% | 2.8% |
| Harahan | 2.11 | 49.2 | 3.3% | 25.9% | 5.8% | 1972 | $1,188 | 44.4% | 94.3% | 3.9% |
| Woodmere | 3.13 | 36.1 | 27.8% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 1981 | $1,343 | 16.9% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Harvey | 2.56 | 41.6 | 18.6% | 41.0% | 8.6% | 1978 | $1,292 | 20.4% | 83.6% | 7.5% |
| Kennedy Heights | 2.64 | 49.6 | 40.9% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 1977 | $1,656 | 29.5% | 86.9% | 17.9% |
| Gretna | 2.29 | 40.1 | 16.6% | 51.2% | 9.2% | 1969 | $1,256 | 25.9% | 78.3% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Westwego. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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