Westfield, MA Demographics

A map of Westfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	33,620	33,540	83.3%	82.1%
Hispanic	3,815	3,942	9.4%	9.7%
Asian	1,251	945	3.1%	2.3%
Multiracial	1,224	1,467	3.0%	3.6%
Black	287	710	0.7%	1.7%
Native American/Other	181	230	0.4%	0.6%

Westfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 40,378, a slight decrease from the 40,834 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westfield has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westfield, that probability was 31.4% in 2020 and 29.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westfield is ranked the 37th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Westfield was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westfield's White Population

33,620 residents of Westfield, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westfield is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Westfield ranks 150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Westfield's population has increased from 82.1% to 83.3%.

Westfield is more White than neighboring West Springfield Town (71.4% White), and Holyoke (42.3% White). Westfield is less White than neighboring Russell (92% White), Agawam Town (86.3% White), and North Granby (92.5% White).

Westfield's Black Population

287 residents of Westfield, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Westfield ranks 128th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Black residents' share of Westfield's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

Westfield is more Black than neighboring Russell (0% Black). Westfield is less Black than neighboring West Springfield Town (3.8% Black), Agawam Town (2.8% Black), Holyoke (2.4% Black), and North Granby (0.8% Black).

Westfield's Asian Population

1,251 residents of Westfield, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Westfield ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Asian residents' share of Westfield's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.1%.

Westfield is more Asian than neighboring Russell (0% Asian), Agawam Town (1.9% Asian), Holyoke (0.9% Asian), and North Granby (0% Asian). Westfield is less Asian than neighboring West Springfield Town (7.3% Asian).

Westfield's Hispanic Population

3,815 residents of Westfield, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Westfield ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Westfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.4%.

Westfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Russell (1.6% Hispanic), Agawam Town (6.1% Hispanic), and North Granby (0.8% Hispanic). Westfield is less Hispanic than neighboring West Springfield Town (13.7% Hispanic), and Holyoke (52.4% Hispanic).

Westfield's Native American/Other Population

181 residents of Westfield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Westfield ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Westfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holyoke (0.2% Native American/Other), and North Granby (0% Native American/Other). Westfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Springfield Town (0.9% Native American/Other), and Russell (0.6% Native American/Other).

Westfield's Multiracial Population

1,224 residents of Westfield, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Westfield ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Westfield's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.0%.

Westfield is more Multiracial than neighboring West Springfield Town (2.9% Multiracial), Agawam Town (2.4% Multiracial), and Holyoke (1.8% Multiracial). Westfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Russell (5.7% Multiracial), and North Granby (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.