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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westfield

New York · 3,481 residents · 3.784 sq mi
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The short version

Westfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,136. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $68,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% 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

Total population
3,481
+1%since 1990
from 3,451 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.7
+9%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Westfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56%(209)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97%(244)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148%(277)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.2%(251)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.5%(157)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.5%(366)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.5%(538)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.7%(478)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.5%(295)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.2%(285)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.4%(259)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.5%(122)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,136
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,112 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,828
+37%since 1990
from $11,540 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.4%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
33.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(120)
Asian1%(33)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,304)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(114)
Asian0.6%(20)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(79)
Puerto Rican0.8%(24)
Asian origin
Vietnamese3.7%(118)
Ancestry
German18.2%(581)
English16.2%(515)
Italian9.9%(315)
Irish5.3%(169)
Polish5.3%(168)
American3.6%(114)
Swedish1.8%(58)
Scottish1.4%(45)
Welsh1.2%(37)
French0.6%(18)
Ukrainian0.5%(17)
Dutch0.5%(16)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.4%(14)
Russian0.1%(3)
Guyanese0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−9%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(330)
Married61.7%(808)
Widowed3.1%(41)
Divorced10%(131)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(279)
Married54.2%(809)
Widowed14.3%(214)
Divorced12.8%(191)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, New York?

Westfield, New York has about 3,481 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Westfield, New York earns about $32,136 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 $68,600, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, New York?

About 22.8% 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 17.4% of people in Westfield, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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