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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westfield

New Jersey · 28,870 residents · 6.724 sq mi
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Westfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $256,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

28,870
−3%vs 2000
vs 29,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,294 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 4,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$66,760
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,390 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$30,748
−35%vs 2000
vs $47,187 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$256,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $338,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$814
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,048 in 2000
US average: $450
81.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
18.7% rent
3.8
+12%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(26,047)
Black3.8%(1,137)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(836)
Asian4.1%(1,206)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(7,473)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(26,409)
Black4.6%(1,317)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(562)
Asian3.5%(997)
Other0.5%(147)
Diversity Score23.9%(6,905)
24
−5%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.6%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
23.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westfield, New Jersey?

Westfield, New Jersey has about 28,870 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westfield, New Jersey?

The typical household in Westfield, New Jersey earns about $66,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westfield, New Jersey expensive?

In Westfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $256,600, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, New Jersey?

About 53.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westfield, New Jersey?

About 1.8% of people in Westfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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