Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield: 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.

About

Westfield is a city located in the county of Hampden in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 41,094 and a population density of 335 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 41,063 inhabitants.

The city was created 364 years ago in 1659.

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Location of Westfield on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Westfield

Population : 41,063 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Massachusetts (United States)
County : Hampden County
Phone Area Codes : 413
Area : 122.55 km2
Altitude : 148 feet / 45 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1660 (364 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 06:53:35 (19th March 2024)
Postal code : 01085
Density : 335 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.08% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Westfield is located at 42°7'30"N 72°44'58"W (42.1250900, -72.7495400).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Westfield decreased by 0.08% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 41,094 - census
2011 41,436 0.83% estimation process
2012 41,295 -0.34% estimation process
2013 41,589 0.71% estimation process
2014 41,664 0.18% estimation process
2015 41,716 0.12% estimation process
2016 41,561 -0.37% estimation process
2017 41,405 -0.38% estimation process
2018 41,324 -0.2% estimation process
2019 41,204 -0.29% estimation process
2020 41,063 -0.34% estimation process

Westfield zip code is 01085. County name: Hampden, County fips: 25013

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People born in Westfield (46)

People born in Westfield, including politician Joseph B. Ely, politician Frederick Huntington Gillett, actress Anne Pitoniak, .

List

  • Jim Matheos (American musician) he was born in 22/11/1962
  • Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden (U.S geologist and surgeon (1829-1887)) he was born in 07/09/1829
  • Frederic Rzewski (American musician) he was born in 13/04/1938
  • Gorham Parks (American politician (1794-1877)) he was born in 27/05/1794
  • Bob Hubbard (former American professional basketball player) he was born in 27/12/1922
  • William Shepard (Massachusetts American Revolutionary War officer, militia general during Shays' Rebellion) he was born in 01/12/1737
  • Don Pardo (American announcer (1918-2014)) he was born in 22/02/1918
  • Rob Bellamy (American ice hockey player) he was born in 30/05/1985
  • Matt Bachand (American bassist) he was born in 29/04/1977
  • Adonis Terry (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 07/08/1864
  • Al Hubbard (American baseball player) he was born in 09/12/1860
  • Asahel Bush (American businessman) he was born in 04/06/1824
  • Clara C. M. Cannon (Second Counselor in the general presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Mormon pioneer) she was born in 21/04/1839
  • Clara Jessup Moore (American writer and philanthropist) she was born in 01/01/1824
  • David Shepard (American surgeon) he was born in 23/10/1744
  • Don Drumm (American musician)
  • Edward Bancroft (Physician and spy) he was born in 20/01/1745
  • Haleigh Poutre (American medical controversy) she was born in 24/02/1994

Schools in Westfield

College & universities near Westfield, MA

Code Name City ZIP
168263 Westfield State University Westfield (MA) 01086-1630

Stations (27)

Amtrak & bus stations near Westfield, MA

Code Name Address Type
SPG Springfield Union Station 66 Lyman St. RAIL
NHT Union Station 170 Pleasant Street RAIL
WNL Windsor Locks South Main St at Stanton Road RAIL
WND Windsor station 41 Central St. RAIL
AMM Amherst, Massachusetts 13 Railroad St. RAIL

Post offices near Westfield

Post Office Name City ZIP
Westfield Post Office Westfield (MA) 01085

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 , New Jersey town in Union County, New Jersey with a population of 29,238 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 Hampden County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampden County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Springfield 152,646 The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
North Chicopee 55,179 A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Chicopee 54,825 The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
City of Westfield 41,094 A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Holyoke 39,921 The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Agawam 28,467 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
West Springfield 28,397 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Ludlow 21,101 Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
East Longmeadow 16,093 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Longmeadow 15,624 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Wilbraham 14,670 Town in Massachusetts, United States
Palmer 12,174 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Southwick 9,715 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Monson 8,750 Town in Massachusetts
Hampden 5,154 Town in Massachusetts
Brimfield 3,679 City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Westfield distances to largest Massachusetts cities