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The City of Westwego had a population of 8,335 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Westwego ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Westwego is located at latitude 29.906 and longitude -90.1423 in Jefferson Parish. The formal boundaries for the City of Westwego encompass a land area of 3.11 sq. miles and a water area of 0.48 sq. miles. Jefferson Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Westwego has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Westwego is located within Parish Governing Authority District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jefferson Parish.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,335 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,675 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 54 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,261 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,598 |
| Median Home Value | $177,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,156 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,883 (45.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,780 (42.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 493 (11.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,663 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Family Households | 2,159 (58.9%) |
The table below compares Westwego to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 68 | 86th |
| Population Density | # 19 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 300 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 238 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 140 | 72nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Louisiana Census Data Comparison Tool.
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