Westwood, Iowa

Westwood, Iowa
City
Location of Westwood, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°57′54″N91°37′35″W / 40.96500°N 91.62639°W / 40.96500; -91.62639
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Henry
Area [1]
• Total	0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
• Land	0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation [2]	689 ft (210 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	101
• Density	926.61/sq mi (359.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52641 [3]
Area code	319
FIPS code	19-84835
GNIS feature ID	2397288 [2]

Westwood is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 101 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1990	104	—
2000	127	+22.1%
2010	112	−11.8%
2020	101	−9.8%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [6] [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 112 people, 47 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 746.7 inhabitants per square mile (288.3/km²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 313.3 per square mile (121.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 47 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.7% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.1% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.66.

The median age in the city was 56 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.7% were from 25 to 44; 41.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 127 people, 46 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 835.1 inhabitants per square mile (322.4/km²). There were 47 housing units at an average density of 309.1 per square mile (119.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.06% White, 0.79% African American, and 3.15% from two or more races.

There were 46 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 93.5% were married couples living together, and 6.5% were non-families. 6.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 13.4% from 25 to 44, 46.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $89,522, and the median income for a family was $90,571. Males had a median income of $63,438 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,677. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

The Mount Pleasant Community School District operates local area public schools. ^[9] Mount Pleasant Community High School is the designated comprehensive high school.

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westwood, Iowa
3. "Westwood IA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
4. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 11, 2012.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 11, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. "Mount Pleasant" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved July 19, 2020.