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.
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 : | 01:52:37 (18th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 01085 |
| Density : | 335 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Westfield is located at 42°7'30"N 72°44'58"W (42.1250900, -72.7495400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Westfield
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 |
Best Things to Do in Westfield
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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 |
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- Westfield , Vermont town in Vermont, USA with a population of 491 people.
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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
