Westfield city is located in Hampden County Massachusetts. Westfield city has a 2024 population of 40,517. Westfield city is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually but its population has decreased by -0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,743 in 2020.
The average household income in Westfield city is $101,724 with a poverty rate of 8.85%. The median age in Westfield city is 39.2 years: 38.7 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westfield city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,927 | 85.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,862 | 4.56% |
| Asian | 1,772 | 4.34% |
| Other race | 1,576 | 3.86% |
| Black or African American | 630 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,435 | 2.47 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 7,587 | 3.21 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 5,367 | 1.17 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Female | 1,799 | 3.07 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 682 | 2.83 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,651 | 5.99% |
| Associates Degree | 3,263 | 11.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,800 | 21.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,194 | 11.58% |
| High School Graduate | 7,575 | 27.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,154 | 4.18% |
| Some College | 4,938 | 17.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,540 | 21,846 | 8,050 |
| Hispanic | 2,439 | 1,788 | 561 |
| 2+ Races | 1,059 | 915 | 332 |
| Other Race | 997 | 677 | 354 |
| Asian | 838 | 426 | 180 |
| Black | 260 | 230 | 31 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 35.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,856 | $88,125 | $43,288 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,780 | $82,689 | $75,037 |
| High School Graduate | $40,833 | $53,350 | $33,797 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,684 | $37,639 | $23,795 |
| Overall | $53,148 | $60,156 | $40,337 |
| Some College | $47,237 | $59,866 | $35,381 |
$53,148
Average Earnings
$60,156
Average Male
$40,337
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.53% of Westfield city residents speak only English, while 18.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,051 | 2,397 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 4,067 | 583 | 14.33% |
| Other | 1,576 | 333 | 21.13% |
| Asian | 1,747 | 321 | 18.37% |
| Multiple | 1,736 | 206 | 11.87% |
| Black | 420 | 9 | 2.14% |
8.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.93%
Male Poverty Rate
9.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westfield city is Other, with 21.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westfield city is Black, with 2.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.35% |
| Some College | 4.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.03% |
| Female Employed | 3.78% |
| Male Employed | 3.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,478 | $124,165 |
| Households | $78,307 | $101,724 |
| Married Families | $114,735 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,017 | $56,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,082
Number of Veterans
1,910
Male Veterans
172
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 710 |
| Second Gulf War | 365 |
| First Gulf War | 352 |
| Korea | 129 |
| World War II | 57 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 545 |
| 75+ | 526 |
| 65 to 74 | 469 |
| 35 to 54 | 368 |
| 18 to 34 | 174 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,966 | 6.87% |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 5.23% |
| Black | 36 | 6.99% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 3 | 18.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.41%
Born in Westfield city
88.9%
Native Born
11.1%
Foreign Born
5.9%
Non Citizen
5.21%
Naturalized
88.9% of Westfield city residents were born in the United States, with 67.41% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 40,557 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 40,549 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 40,541 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 40,533 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 40,525 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 40,517 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 40,509 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 40,501 | -120 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 40,621 | -122 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 40,743 | -417 | -1.01% |
| 2019 | 41,160 | -144 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 41,304 | -93 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 41,397 | -179 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 41,576 | -155 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 41,731 | 56 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 41,675 | 77 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 41,598 | 295 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 41,303 | -138 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 41,441 | 320 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 41,121 | 0 | 0% |