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Westfield

Massachusetts · 40,834 residents · 46.262 sq mi
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Westfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,456. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,834
+2%since 2000
from 40,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K39K40K41K42K1990201020202024Westfield
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,456
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,726
+69%since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(36,893)
Black0.8%(323)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,008)
Asian0.8%(325)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(6,366)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(33,540)
Black1.7%(710)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(3,942)
Asian2.3%(945)
Other1.6%(659)
Diversity Score34.8%(14,227)
Diversity Score
35
+119%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, Massachusetts?

Westfield, Massachusetts has about 40,834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Westfield, Massachusetts earns about $74,456 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 $247,300, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, Massachusetts?

About 32.2% 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 6.0% 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 2,462 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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