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Westfield

Iowa · 123 residents · 0.132 sq mi
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Westfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,409. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123
−35%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
932 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+30%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1121371621862111990201020202024Westfield
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,409
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,650
+49%since 2000
from $15,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+78%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(4)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(16)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(28)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other3.3%(4)
Diversity Score53.4%(66)
Diversity Score
53
+540%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, Iowa?

Westfield, Iowa has about 123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westfield, Iowa?

The typical household in Westfield, Iowa earns about $43,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westfield, Iowa expensive?

In Westfield, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, Iowa?

About 1.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westfield, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westfield, Iowa?

About 13.3% of people in Westfield, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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