Demographics in Westwego, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Westwego?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

8,382

Male

4,279

51.0%

Female

4,103

49.0%

Median Age

47.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

64.9%

Black

24.8%

Hispanic

4.4%

Asian

2.4%

Two or More

6.7%

Other

0.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

12.7%

High School or Higher

40.4%

Foreign Born

3.2%

Veterans

5.7%

Married

36.0%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Westwego, LA has a population of 8,382 with a median age of 47.4. The racial makeup is 64.9% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 24.8% Black, 2.4% Asian. About 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.2%.