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Westfield

New Jersey · 31,032 residents · 6.724 sq mi
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Westfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% 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 $773,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,032
+5%since 2000
from 29,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,615 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K29K30K31K31K1990201020202024Westfield
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,323
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,390 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,894
+69%since 2000
from $47,187 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services22%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$773,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,713
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,048 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(23,819)
Black2.5%(790)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(2,247)
Asian8.8%(2,735)
Other3.2%(1,007)
Diversity Score47.4%(14,696)
Diversity Score
47
+88%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, New Jersey?

Westfield, New Jersey has about 31,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westfield, New Jersey earns about $158,323 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 $773,200, and the typical rent is about $1,713 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, New Jersey?

About 74.7% 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 2.4% 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 2,162 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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