Population 6,936 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westwood Community-North
Household size in Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.22 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.53 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.43 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | +0.21 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Westwood Community-North has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.13 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 46.7 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 46.7 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.1 | 47.3 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.5 | 46.6 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | −0.1 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Westwood Community-North skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.7, in line with the national trend.
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 Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.4% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 12.7% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Westwood Community-North (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Tamarac as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Westwood Community-North
Renters in Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 19.4% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 27.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 28.3% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 25.0% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +5.6 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.4% of households in Westwood Community-North rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 14.4% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 15.1% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 8.1% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −6.3 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Westwood Community-North: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1981 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1982 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1982 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Westwood Community-North are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,166 | $1,210 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,384 | $1,216 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,470 | $1,427 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,822 | $1,977 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$656 | +$766 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Westwood Community-North runs $1,822 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in Tamarac as a whole ($1,977). Rent has climbed $656 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 44.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Westwood Community-North
Bachelor's degrees in Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 23.7% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 25.4% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 25.8% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 29.8% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Westwood Community-North than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 87.6% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 89.7% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 88.9% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 88.8% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Westwood Community-North is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Tamarac as a whole (88.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Westwood Community-North
| Period | Westwood Community-North | Tamarac | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.6% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −5.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westwood Community-North runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Westwood Community-North compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Community-North | 2.41 | 51.5 | 13.0% | 15.4% | 11.7% | 1982 | $1,822 | 27.6% | 90.5% | 3.9% |
| Northwood | 2.36 | 43.9 | 13.7% | 34.6% | 8.6% | 1989 | $1,901 | 37.8% | 90.4% | 4.7% |
| Woodville | 2.58 | 44.3 | 12.7% | 20.5% | 6.5% | 1980 | $2,166 | 21.7% | 81.1% | 10.7% |
| Welleby | 2.47 | 43.2 | 8.3% | 44.3% | 12.7% | 1984 | $2,046 | 31.9% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| Shadow Wood | 3.05 | 36.7 | 16.3% | 23.6% | 6.1% | 1984 | $2,060 | 44.8% | 96.9% | 5.0% |
| Cypress Run | 2.74 | 38.6 | 9.3% | 27.2% | 0.7% | 1988 | $3,016 | 45.1% | 98.7% | 3.9% |
| Lauderdale North Park | 3.25 | 33.9 | 14.4% | 50.7% | 5.3% | 1977 | $2,035 | 14.7% | 74.8% | 12.8% |
| North Lauderdale Estates | 3.47 | 31.4 | 33.7% | 88.2% | 6.6% | 1982 | $2,244 | 13.2% | 89.6% | 12.0% |
| University Drive | 3.46 | 36.8 | 15.7% | 27.6% | 10.7% | 1981 | $1,878 | 33.1% | 93.6% | 7.4% |
| Oriole Margate Golf Course | 1.71 | 60.5 | 2.7% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 1977 | $1,547 | 20.4% | 85.0% | 5.6% |
| Downtown North Lauderdale | 3.07 | 39.7 | 30.8% | 27.9% | 6.8% | 1982 | $2,464 | 26.6% | 88.3% | 1.6% |
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 Westwood Community-North. 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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