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.
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 : | 20:56:54 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,674 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.69% (2010-2020) |
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.
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- Official Website
Official website of Westfield
Westfield has 6 neighbours.
- Clark township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Cranford township of New Jersey
- Garwood town
- Mountainside town
- Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Springfield township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
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 |
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Where to Stay in Westfield
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Other Places in Westfield
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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 |
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- 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.
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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
