Census-designated place · Florida
Westwood Lakes, Florida
Westwood Lakes, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Westwood Lakes had 10,553 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,313). GEOID 1277075.
Residents, 2020-2024
10,553
±1,313 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,373
Median household income
$86,040
±$7,040 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$518,500
±$45,897 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,472
±$474 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Westwood Lakes and what county is it in?
Westwood Lakes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 6,859 residents per square mile in 2020.
Westwood Lakes is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Westwood Lakes, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Westwood Lakes's population at 10,553 (±1,313). The 2020 Census counted 11,373 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Westwood Lakes is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Westwood Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,553 ±1,313 | 2,738,356 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,336 ±325 | 975,411 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.13 ±0.19 | 2.76 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 3,382 ±321 | 1,094,983 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Westwood Lakes?
The median resident of Westwood Lakes is 47.6 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 87.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 11.5%. 61.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Westwood Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6 ±2.1 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.8% ±3.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0% ±3.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±3.0 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 87.6% ±3.8 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.5% ±3.7 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 61.3% ±4.3 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 85.9% ±3.7 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±4.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.0% ±4.2 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.1% ±5.2 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.2% ±4.2 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.4% ±3.2 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Westwood Lakes earn?
Half of Westwood Lakes's 3,336 households earn less than $86,040 a year (±$7,040), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,381 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,659 after inflation. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Westwood Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,040 ±$7,040 | $71,753 | +$22,659 |
| Mean household income | $105,113 ±$11,260 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,857 ±$4,138 | $39,469 | +$7,192 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3% ±2.8 pts | 14.7% | −6.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0% ±7.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.8% ±8.6 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±2.5 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±3.9 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Westwood Lakes?
Owners occupy 76.8% of Westwood Lakes's occupied homes and renters 23.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $518,500 by its owner (±$45,897). The median renter pays $2,472 a month including utilities, and 88.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Westwood Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $518,500 ±$45,897 | $463,000 | +$125,293 |
| Median gross rent | $2,472 ±$474 | $1,829 | +$631 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 88.5% ±8.0 pts | 55.0% | +20.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,309 ±$152 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.8% ±6.2 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.2% ±6.2 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,382 ±321 | 1,094,983 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±4.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 97.8% ±1.7 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±3.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Westwood Lakes work and get to work?
76.3% of Westwood Lakes's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.3%.
| Measure | Westwood Lakes | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4% ±3.9 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% ±5.3 pts | 4.6% | +5.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3% ±5.1 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7% ±4.3 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min ±2.1 | 30.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Westwood Lakes?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Westwood Lakes (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,337 (Tract 87.03) to $88,468 (Tract 87.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 87.02Miami-Dade County | 5,486 | $88,468 |
| Tract 87.04Miami-Dade County | 2,788 | $87,383 |
| Tract 87.03Miami-Dade County | 2,279 | $70,337 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Westwood Lakes) · Census block assignment files
How does Westwood Lakes compare with other places in Florida?
Westwood Lakes ranks 238th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 334th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd | 770 |
| Median household income | 238th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 460th | 763 |
| Median home value | 136th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 37th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 479th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 436th | 733 |
| Median age | 267th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 321st | 760 |
| Work from home | 432nd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 207th | 764 |
Westwood Lakes's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Westwood Lakes?
16 of the 57 figures for Westwood Lakes on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Westwood Lakes are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.