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 $104,129 with a poverty rate of 10.96%. The median age in Westfield city is 39 years: 38.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westfield city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,698 | 85.31% |
| Two or more races | 2,535 | 6.23% |
| Asian | 1,478 | 3.63% |
| Other race | 1,445 | 3.55% |
| Black or African American | 444 | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,673 | 2.42 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 7,461 | 3.15 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 5,573 | 1.18 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Female | 1,904 | 3.01 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 735 | 2.94 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,262 | 4.58% |
| Associates Degree | 3,482 | 12.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,795 | 21.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,190 | 11.59% |
| High School Graduate | 7,749 | 28.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 880 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 5,173 | 18.79% |
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 | 23,569 | 22,296 | 8,008 |
| Hispanic | 2,416 | 1,779 | 519 |
| 2+ Races | 1,416 | 1,226 | 420 |
| Other Race | 992 | 718 | 306 |
| Asian | 699 | 512 | 186 |
| Black | 194 | 189 | 47 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 6 |
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 white people with a rate of 33.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,800 | $81,522 | $48,234 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,723 | $84,861 | $74,423 |
| High School Graduate | $42,697 | $53,656 | $35,671 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,756 | $35,921 | $35,365 |
| Overall | $54,942 | $67,109 | $42,629 |
| Some College | $50,407 | $69,953 | $37,917 |
$54,942
Average Earnings
$67,109
Average Male
$42,629
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.94% of Westfield city residents speak only English, while 16.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,325 | 3,002 | 9.58% |
| Hispanic | 3,881 | 553 | 14.25% |
| Asian | 1,437 | 536 | 37.3% |
| Other | 1,445 | 288 | 19.93% |
| Multiple | 2,391 | 281 | 11.75% |
10.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.85%
Male Poverty Rate
12.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westfield city is Asian, with 37.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westfield city is White, with 9.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.74% |
| High School | 14.02% |
| Some College | 6.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.4% |
| Female Employed | 5.83% |
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,868 | $126,973 |
| Households | $82,847 | $104,129 |
| Married Families | $119,697 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,319 | $58,923 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
2,230
Number of Veterans
2,070
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 720 |
| Second Gulf War | 444 |
| First Gulf War | 420 |
| Korea | 90 |
| World War II | 36 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 654 |
| 75+ | 612 |
| 35 to 54 | 458 |
| 65 to 74 | 331 |
| 18 to 34 | 175 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,042 | 7.2% |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 7.62% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 2.7% |
| Black | 49 | 12.44% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 5 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
4%
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
68.65%
Born in Westfield city
89.98%
Native Born
10.02%
Foreign Born
5.42%
Non Citizen
4.6%
Naturalized
89.98% of Westfield city residents were born in the United States, with 68.65% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.42% 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% |