Loading Content...
Demographic and Economic Trends in Westwood, Napa: A Study of Hispanic Majority and Racial Composition
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Loading Content...
Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Westwood neighborhood in Napa, California, is characterized as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the Hispanic population constitutes 62% of the neighborhood, while the white population accounts for 33%. The median income has increased to $89,186 in 2022. Westwood's proximity to Napa Valley's wineries may influence its demographic and economic landscape.
Over the past decade, Westwood has maintained its status as a Majority-Minority community with a Hispanic Majority. The Hispanic population has remained dominant, fluctuating between 59% and 68% from 2013 to 2022. There has been a slight decrease in the Hispanic percentage from 68% in 2014 to 62% in 2022, indicating a subtle shift towards increased diversity. The white population, the second-largest group, has shown variability, increasing from 31% in 2013 to 37% in 2020, before declining to 33% in 2022.
A gradual increase in diversity is evident, with the percentage of residents identifying as two or more races growing from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. Asian and Black populations have increased from 0% to 1% each over the same period. The economic trajectory of Westwood has been positive over the past decade. The median income has risen from $59,768 in 2013 to $89,186 in 2022, representing a 49% increase. This growth outpaces inflation rates for the same period, suggesting real economic gains for residents.
The most significant increase in median income occurred between 2019 and 2020, rising from $76,002 to $91,577. This coincides with a slight dip in the Hispanic population percentage (from 65% to 59%) and an increase in the white population percentage (from 31% to 37%). The population of Westwood has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 5,900 and 7,000 residents.
The demographic trends in Westwood reflect broader patterns seen in many California communities, where Hispanic populations have become increasingly prominent. The neighborhood's stable Majority-Minority status contrasts with some areas that have seen more dramatic shifts towards diversity. The substantial income growth in Westwood is notable, especially given its proximity to Napa's wine industry. This growth may reflect broader economic trends in the region, potentially influenced by the wine tourism sector.
Westwood presents a picture of a stable Majority-Minority community with a strong Hispanic presence, coupled with gradual increases in diversity and significant economic growth. These trends suggest a neighborhood that is evolving economically while maintaining its core demographic character, potentially benefiting from its location in the economically vibrant Napa Valley region.
