Westwego, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,382
Population
2,687/sq mi density
$49,291
Median Income
$29,283 per capita
$168,600
Home Value
$184,597 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
424
Violent Crime/100K
2,107 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,291 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$168,600 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,382
Census 2023
Population Density
2,687
per square mile
Land Area
1.4
square miles (3.6 km²)
Median Age
47.4 yrs
22% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 24.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
64.9%
Black
24.8%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.1%
Spanish
8.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.2%
Veterans
6.8%
13% above US avg (6%)
Disability
25.5%
96% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.8%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.2%
7% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.438
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,382 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,687 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 24.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.2% |
| Veterans | 6.8% |
| Disability | 25.5% |
| Health Insurance | 90.8% |
| Uninsured | 9.2% |
| Broadband Access | 75.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.438 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |