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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westfield

New Jersey · 29,644 residents · 6.724 sq mi
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Westfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,390. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $338,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,644
+3%since 1990
from 28,870 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,409 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 4,294 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+3%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K29K30K31K31K1990201020202024Westfield
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,390
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,760 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$47,187
+53%since 1990
from $30,748 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$338,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,048
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $814 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
18.3% rent
3.4
−11%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

62.5%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, New Jersey?

Westfield, New Jersey has about 29,644 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Westfield, New Jersey earns about $98,390 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 $338,300, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, New Jersey?

About 62.5% 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 2.7% of people in Westfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 774 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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