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Westfield

New York · 2,910 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 $37,223. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 571 residents. Median home value is $76,200. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,910
−16%since 2000
from 3,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+21%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Westfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,223
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,243
+59%since 2000
from $15,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,689)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(124)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other2.8%(81)
Diversity Score18.8%(547)
Diversity Score
19
+88%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, New York?

Westfield, New York has about 2,910 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westfield, New York earns about $37,223 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, New York?

About 29.9% 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 541 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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