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Westfield

New York · 3,224 residents · 3.784 sq mi
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Westfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,854. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $81,600. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,224
−7%since 2000
from 3,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
852 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+15%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Westfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,854
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,136 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,316
+41%since 2000
from $15,828 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(3,041)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(127)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other1.7%(54)
Diversity Score15.1%(485)
Diversity Score
15
+50%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, New York?

Westfield, New York has about 3,224 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westfield, New York earns about $34,854 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 $81,600, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, New York?

About 26.2% 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 14.7% 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 227 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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