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Westfield

New York · 2,888 residents (2025 est.) · 3.784 sq mi
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Westfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,774. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $102,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,185
−9%since 2000
from 3,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
842 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+13%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,888 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Westfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,774
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,600
+87%since 2000
from $15,828 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−1%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,304)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(114)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(349)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,882)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(103)
Asian3.7%(118)
Other2.4%(78)
Diversity Score22.3%(709)
Diversity Score
22
+122%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, New York?

Westfield, New York has about 3,185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westfield, New York earns about $46,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westfield, New York expensive?

In Westfield, New York, the median home is worth about $102,600, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, New York?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westfield, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westfield, New York?

About 15.3% of people in Westfield, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 266 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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