Westfield, New Jersey

Westfield: Town in Union County, New Jersey

About

Westfield is a town located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,316 and a population density of 1,736 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,238 inhabitants.

The town was created 230 years ago in 1794.

Westfield locator map
Location of Westfield on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Westfield

Population : 29,238 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Union County
Postal code : 07090–07091
Phone Area Codes : 908
Area : 17.47 km2
Altitude : 118 feet / 36 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1794 (230 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 13:23:07 (28th March 2024)
Density : 1,674 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.69% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Westfield is located at 40°39'32"N 74°20'51"W (40.6589900, -74.3473700). It has 6 neighbors: Clark, Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, Scotch Plains and Springfield.

Westfield map

Westfield has 6 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Westfield decreased by 3.69% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1810 2,152 - 1810 United States Census
2010 30,316 92.9% census
2011 30,384 0.22% estimation process
2012 30,408 0.08% estimation process
2013 30,464 0.18% estimation process
2014 30,351 -0.37% estimation process
2015 30,209 -0.47% estimation process
2016 30,035 -0.58% estimation process
2017 29,899 -0.45% estimation process
2018 29,780 -0.4% estimation process
2019 29,512 -0.91% estimation process
2020 29,238 -0.94% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 25,661
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 24,086
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 6.5%
April 1, 2020 Population : 27,747
April 1, 2010 Population : 24,149
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.6%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 27.7%
People over 65 (%) : 13.7%
Female persons, % : 52.3%
White only, percent : 82.5%
Black or African American alone, percent : 10.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.3%
Asians alone % : 5.0%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 1.0%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 1.7%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 81.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 1,333
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 6.1%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 93.2%

Westfield zip code is 07090. County name: Union, County fips: 34039

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 93.2%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $261,900
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,752
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $504
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,549
2015-2019 Households : 8,972
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.82
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 92.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 8.7%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 97.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 94.2%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 68.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 3.4%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 2.3%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 68.6%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 62.4%
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 93,153
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 409,310
2012 total retail sales per capita : $16,477
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 22.6
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $114,521
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $49,224
Percentage of people living in poverty : 3.3%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 3,838
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,197
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,131
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 372
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,293
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 276
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,280
2010 population per square mile : 957.4
2010 land area in square miles : 25.22

People born in Westfield (30)

People born in Westfield, including racecar driver Walt Hansgen, cartoonist Charles Addams, scientist Robert S. Dietz, .

List

  • Roger Welch (American artist, sculptor and photographer) he was born in 10/02/1946
  • Chris Campbell (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 01/01/1954
  • Geoffrey Edwards (American actor and screenwriter) he was born in 29/10/1959
  • Christian J. Lambertsen (Diving engineering pioneer, inventor of first scuba device) he was born in 15/05/1917
  • Alexander Wilson Drake (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1843
  • Benny Reid (American musician) he was born in 07/10/1980
  • Marilyn Lange (American Playboy model) she was born in 14/11/1946
  • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (American writer and activist) she was born in 08/03/1970
  • Dan Soucek (American politician) he was born in 22/04/1969
  • Geoff Edwards (game show host) he was born in 13/02/1931
  • Harry Lonsdale (Businessman, scientist, politician) he was born in 19/01/1932
  • Jessica St. Clair (American actress and comedian) she was born in 21/09/1976
  • Judith St. George (American children's writer) she was born in 26/02/1931
  • Mary Jo Keenen (American actress)
  • P. Roy Vagelos (American businessman) he was born in 08/10/1929
  • Sara Driver (American actress and film director) she was born in 15/12/1955
  • Steve Cheek (American coach of American football) he was born in 18/04/1977
  • William Chapman Foster (American government official) he was born in 27/04/1897

Schools in Westfield

College & universities near Westfield, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
187198 Union County College Cranford (NJ) 07016-1528

Stations (21)

Amtrak & bus stations near Westfield, NJ

Code Name Address Type
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL

Post offices near Westfield

Post Office Name City ZIP
Mountainsid Post Office Mountainside (NJ) 07092

Other places with the same name (12)

  • Westfield , Indiana The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. It is located on the White River in the central part of the state. Westfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Westfield Historical Society and the Westfield Arts Center. with a population of 46,145 people.
  • Westfield , Massachusetts A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Westfield River in the central part of the state. Westfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Westfield Historical Society and the Westfield State University campus. with a population of 41,063 people.
  • Westfield , New York town in Chautauqua County, New York with a population of 2,962 people.
  • Westfield , Ohio unincorporated community in Morrow County, Ohio with a population of 1,255 people.
  • Westfield , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 1,027 people.
  • Westfield , Wisconsin town in Marquette County, Wisconsin with a population of 607 people.
  • Westfield , Illinois village in Westfield Township, Clark County, Illinois with a population of 552 people.
  • Westfield , Maine town in Aroostook County, Maine with a population of 505 people.
  • Westfield , Vermont town in Vermont, USA with a population of 491 people.
  • Westfield , Iowa city in Iowa, USA with a population of 126 people.
  • Westfield , North Dakota township in Steele County, North Dakota with a population of 56 people.

Other cities in Union County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Elizabeth 128,382 The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
Elizabethport 124,969 A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Union 67,137 A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Plainfield 50,011 A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Linden 42,076 A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Rahway 29,832 City in Union County, New Jersey
Scotch Plains 24,138 Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Cranford 24,028 Township of New Jersey
Hillside 21,841 Township of New Jersey
Summit 21,812 City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Roselle 21,689 Borough in New Jersey, USA
Clark 15,837 Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
New Providence 13,994 Town in New Jersey, United States
Roselle Park 13,510 Borough in Union County, New Jersey
Berkeley Heights 13,313 Township in Union County, New Jersey
Kenilworth 8,153 Town in New Jersey

Distance to Other Cities

Westfield distances to largest New Jersey cities