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Westfield

Illinois · 536 residents · 0.978 sq mi
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Westfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,421. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 142 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
−21%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
548 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3824805796777751990201020202024Westfield
2024415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,421
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,953 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,040
+85%since 2000
from $14,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−12%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(662)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(517)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(8)
Diversity Score7.6%(41)
Diversity Score
8
+192%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, Illinois?

Westfield, Illinois has about 536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Westfield, Illinois earns about $53,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westfield, Illinois expensive?

In Westfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, Illinois?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westfield, Illinois?

About 6.8% of people in Westfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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