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Westfield

Wisconsin · 1,302 residents · 1.572 sq mi
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Westfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,302
+7%since 2000
from 1,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
828 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+5%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Westfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,156
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,758
+37%since 2000
from $17,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,148)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(85)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.1%(28)
Diversity Score22.7%(296)
Diversity Score
23
+135%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westfield, Wisconsin?

Westfield, Wisconsin has about 1,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Westfield, Wisconsin earns about $45,156 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 $99,400, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Westfield, Wisconsin?

About 12.2% 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 8.6% 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 179 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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