Westfield, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Westfield?
There are 30,839 residents in Westfield, with a median age of 40.4. Of this, 48.54% are males and 51.46% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.22% of the resident pool in Westfield, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.14%. Additionally, 3.64% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 28,241 people in Westfield currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 30,839 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 14,970 | 0.0% |
| Female Population | 15,869 | -0.7% |
Male Population 48.54%
Female Population 51.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.4 | -1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 26,898 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,820 | 1.7% |
| Not Citizen | 1,121 | 5.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.22%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.14%
Not Citizen 3.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 130 | 0.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 549 | -19.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,259 | 69.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 358 | 31.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 28,241 | -1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 1.8%
Moved from Same State 4.12%
Moved from Different State 1.17%
Same House as Last Year 92.48%
What are the employment statistics in Westfield?
White-collar workers make up 94.92% of the working population in Westfield, while blue-collar employees account for 5.08%. There are also 1,264 entrepreneurs in Westfield (8.43% of the workforce); 11,160 workers employed in private companies (74.44%); and 1,598 people working in governmental institutions (10.66%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,229 | 2.5% |
| Blue Collar | 762 | 0.9% |
White Collar 94.92%
Blue Collar 5.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,264 | -8.1% |
| Private Companies | 11,160 | 0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,598 | 7.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 969 | 37.8% |
Self Employees 8.43%
Private Companies 74.44%
Governmental Workers 10.66%
Not for Profit Companies 6.46%
How many households are there in Westfield?
There are a total of 10,426 households in Westfield, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.87% of these Westfield households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.13%. Additionally, 42.52% of households have children and 57.48% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 10,426 | -0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 8,223 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,203 | -5.4% |
Family Households 78.87%
Non-Family Households 21.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,433 | 0.7% |
| Households without Children | 5,993 | -1.9% |
Households with Children 42.52%
Households without Children 57.48%
What are the median and average incomes in Westfield?
The average annual household income in Westfield is $281,738, while the median household income sits at $203,235 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $250,001, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $226,641.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $281,738 | 8.6% |
| Median Household Income | $203,235 | 9.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 29,694 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Westfield?
There are 10,848 housing units in Westfield, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 10,426 occupied housing units in Westfield, 79.78% are owner-occupied, while 20.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $935,100. In general, housing costs reach $3,188 per month in Westfield.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,848 | -1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,187 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 724 | -27.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,067 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,208 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 442 | -23.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 357 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 654 | 20.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 543 | -8.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 575 | -4.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 91 | 237.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,426 | -0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,318 | -1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,108 | 0.7% |
Owner Occupied 79.78%
Renter Occupied 20.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,803 | -1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,515 | -0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $935,100 | 8.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $796,700 | 13.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $3,188 | 4.6% |
With Mortgage 69.76%
Without Mortgage 30.24%
What is the level of education in Westfield?
Approximately 13.3% of the population in Westfield holds a high school degree (that's 2,925 residents), while 10.38% have attained a college certificate (2,316 locals) and 39.12% have a bachelor's degree (8,604 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 138 | 14.1% |
| Some High School | 2,925 | -4.9% |
| Some College | 2,316 | -4.1% |
| Associate Degree | 663 | -25.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,604 | -1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,381 | 6.0% |
No High School 0.63%
Some High School 13.3%
Some College 10.38%
Associate Degree 3.01%
Bachelor's Degree 39.12%
Graduate Degree 33.56%
What is the marital status of Westfield residents?
A total of 5,529 people in Westfield have never been married (which represents 23.6% of the total population), while 15,327 of them are wedded (65.43%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 144 (0.61%) and 1,622 (6.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,529 | 2.0% |
| Married | 15,327 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 144 | -17.2% |
| Widowed | 947 | -16.0% |
| Divorced | 1,622 | 1,622.0% |
Never Married 23.6%
Married 65.43%
Separated 0.61%
Widowed 4.04%
Divorced 6.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in Westfield?
The top three means of transportation people in Westfield use to get to work are: car, railroad and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,124 residents commute by car, 1,371 prefer going to work by railroad and 454 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,124 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 454 | -13.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 50 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,371 | 2,348.2% |
| Ferryboat | 54 | -11.5% |
| Walk | 192 | -38.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Westfield by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.