Westwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Westwood's Population by Race

Westwood, New Jersey had a population of 11,282 in 2020. It was 69.7% White, 4.0% Black, 8.2% Asian, 14.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westwood is the 129th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Westwood's White Population

7,861 residents of Westwood identify as White, or 69.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Westwood larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westwood is ranked #428 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is less White than neighboring Emerson (73.1% White), Hillsdale (77.5% White), Oradell (71.4% White), Haworth (72.3% White), and Woodcliff Lake (80.9% White).

Westwood's Black Population

448 residents of Westwood identify as Black, or 4.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westwood slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westwood is ranked #282 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Black than neighboring Emerson (1.5% Black), Hillsdale (1.1% Black), Oradell (0.9% Black), Haworth (1.5% Black), and Woodcliff Lake (0.8% Black).

Westwood's Asian Population

928 residents of Westwood identify as Asian, or 8.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westwood is ranked #178 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Asian than neighboring Hillsdale (7.3% Asian). Westwood is less Asian than neighboring Emerson (9.7% Asian), Oradell (15.5% Asian), Haworth (16.3% Asian), and Woodcliff Lake (8.7% Asian).

Westwood's Hispanic Population

1,651 residents of Westwood identify as Hispanic, or 14.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westwood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westwood is ranked #197 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Emerson (13% Hispanic), Hillsdale (11.2% Hispanic), Oradell (8.9% Hispanic), Haworth (5.7% Hispanic), and Woodcliff Lake (6.6% Hispanic).

Westwood's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Westwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westwood is ranked #458 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Emerson (0.3% Native American/Other). Westwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillsdale (0.5% Native American/Other), Oradell (0.6% Native American/Other), and Woodcliff Lake (0.5% Native American/Other).

Westwood's Multiracial Population

349 residents of Westwood identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westwood is ranked #346 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Emerson (2.4% Multiracial), Hillsdale (2.3% Multiracial), Oradell (2.7% Multiracial), and Woodcliff Lake (2.5% Multiracial). Westwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Haworth (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.