Westwego, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Westwego, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
8,411
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
22.9%
Median Home
$125,500
Median Income
$33,060
Median Rent
$863
Westwego SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
9
Westwego, LA Crime Report
223
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,685.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
14.48%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westwego / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 223 | 2,685.8 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 58 | 698.5 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 54 | 650.4 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 165 | 1,987.2 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 33 | 397.4 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 112 | 1,348.9 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 240.9 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Westwego, LA Cost Of Living
90
Westwego's Overall Cost Of Living
Westwego's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Westwego | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 76 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 78 | 86 | 100 | |
Westwego, LA Photos
Rankings for Westwego in Louisiana
Map Of Westwego, LA
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Population over time in Westwego
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,411 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 8,499 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 8,557 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,545 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 8,564 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,531 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 8,561 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,615 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 8,717 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 8,821 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Westwego
| Race | Westwego | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 18.1% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Westwego
| Gender | Westwego | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Westwego for adults over 25
| Education | Westwego | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 22.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Westwego, Louisiana
| Income | Westwego | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 22.1% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.2% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.2% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.5% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
