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Westfield

Indiana · 46,410 residents · 32.608 sq mi
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Westfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,855. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 37,117 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,410
+399%since 2000
from 9,293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,423 / sq mi
+399%since 2000
from 285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+21%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
015K30K45K60K1990201020202024Westfield
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,855
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,963 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,991
+99%since 2000
from $22,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(8,538)
Black1%(92)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(356)
Asian1.8%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(1,488)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(38,411)
Black3.2%(1,476)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(2,995)
Asian3.3%(1,511)
Other2.8%(1,286)
Diversity Score35.7%(16,572)
Diversity Score
36
+123%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, Indiana?

Westfield, Indiana has about 46,410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westfield, Indiana?

The typical household in Westfield, Indiana earns about $99,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westfield, Indiana expensive?

In Westfield, Indiana, the median home is worth about $281,400, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, Indiana?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westfield, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westfield, Indiana?

About 5.8% of people in Westfield, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43,182 residents, a change of about 1338 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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