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Westfield

Wisconsin · 1,317 residents (2025 est.) · 1.572 sq mi
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Westfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,231
+1%since 2000
from 1,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−5%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,317 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Westfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,145
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,496
+70%since 2000
from $17,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−14%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,150)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(43)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,008)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(161)
Asian1.1%(13)
Other4%(49)
Diversity Score38.8%(478)
Diversity Score
39
+302%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, Wisconsin?

Westfield, Wisconsin has about 1,231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Westfield, Wisconsin earns about $59,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westfield, Wisconsin expensive?

In Westfield, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $153,400, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, Wisconsin?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westfield, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westfield, Wisconsin?

About 24.1% of people in Westfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westfield, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Westfield, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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