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Westfield

Pennsylvania · 1,112 residents · 1.115 sq mi
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Westfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,464. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,112
−7%since 2000
from 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
997 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+17%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Westfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,464
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,772 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,672
+35%since 2000
from $13,135 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,158)
Black1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(55)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,067)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(11)
Diversity Score5.6%(63)
Diversity Score
6
+22%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, Pennsylvania?

Westfield, Pennsylvania has about 1,112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Westfield, Pennsylvania earns about $39,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Westfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, Pennsylvania?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Westfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westfield, Pennsylvania?

About 32.0% of people in Westfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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