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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westfield

Massachusetts · 40,072 residents · 46.262 sq mi
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Westfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,240. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $128,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,072
+4%since 1990
from 38,372 in 1990
1990 – 2025
866 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 829 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+10%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38K39K40K41K42K1990201020202024Westfield
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,240
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,498 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,600
+45%since 1990
from $14,225 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $135,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$590
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $529 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
32.2% rent
2.8
−30%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(37,215)
Black1%(381)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,545)
Asian0.7%(259)
Diversity Score16.1%(6,187)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(36,893)
Black0.8%(323)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,008)
Asian0.8%(325)
Diversity Score15.9%(6,366)
16
−1%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.9%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, Massachusetts?

Westfield, Massachusetts has about 40,072 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Westfield, Massachusetts earns about $45,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Westfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $128,900, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, Massachusetts?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Westfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westfield, Massachusetts?

About 11.3% of people in Westfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,700 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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