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Population Review

Westwood, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Westwood, New Jersey is 11,221 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 127th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $169,026, the median home value is $587,700, and the median age is 41.7.

The population has grown 4.4% since 2010 (10,952 → 11,434).

11,221

Population

4967

People / sq mi

$169,026

Median Income

$587,700

Median Home Value

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Westwood covers 2.3 sq mi of land at 4967 people per square mile.

About Westwood, NJ

Among US cities, Westwood stands out first on household income: a median of $169,026, above the US median of $78,538. With 11,221 residents, Westwood is a city in New Jersey.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $169,026, putting Westwood near the top of US cities. The poverty rate, 3.4%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $587,700, with typical rent around $2,351.

College attainment is above the local norm at 55.8%, above the national 35.0%. About 17.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Westwood firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Westwood borough Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Westwood borough had a population of 10,952 in 2010 and 11,434 in 2024, a 4.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,434 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.31%.

2024 · 11K20102024
Westwood borough population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,434

Population (2024)

10,952

Population (2010)

11,434

Peak (2024)

0.31%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,952
201111,019
201211,050
201311,074
201411,094
201511,122
201611,102
201711,135
201811,111
201911,078
202011,252
202111,224
202211,228
202311,316
202411,434

Race & Ethnicity

White68.6%
Black or African American3.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$169,026

Median Household Income

$64,396

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$587,700

Median Home Value

$2,351

Median Rent

66.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.9%

High School+

55.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.8%

Drive Alone

61.2%

Public Transit

17.6%

Work From Home

28.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

27.9%

Foreign Born

75.8%

Non-English at Home

5.5%

Veterans

6.7%

With Disability

95.9%

Health Insurance

97.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.2%
Information9.6%
Construction7.1%
Manufacturing6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Public Administration2.2%
Retail Trade2.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Westwood, New Jersey has a population of 11,221 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 127th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Westwood, New Jersey is $169,026, with 3.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Westwood, New Jersey is $587,700, with median monthly rent at $2,351 and a homeownership rate of 66.1%.

The median age in Westwood, New Jersey is 41.7 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The population has grown 4.4% since 2010 (10,952 → 11,434).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.