Westfield, NY Demographics

A map of Westfield's Population by Race

Westfield, New York has an estimated population of 3,185, an increase from the 2,910 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.5% White, 3.7% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 14.4% in 2020 and 17.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westfield is ranked the 474th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 507th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westfield's White Population

2,882 residents of Westfield, or 90.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westfield is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Westfield ranks 264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Westfield's population has decreased from 92.4% to 90.5%.

Westfield is more White than neighboring Mayville (83.8% White), Brocton (72.4% White), Ripley (87.5% White), Chautauqua (76.5% White), and Sherman (89.3% White).

Westfield's Black Population

4 residents of Westfield, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westfield is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Westfield ranks 1105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Westfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Westfield is more Black than neighboring Ripley (0% Black). Westfield is less Black than neighboring Mayville (4.3% Black), Brocton (0.7% Black), Chautauqua (8.8% Black), and Sherman (0.5% Black).

Westfield's Asian Population

118 residents of Westfield, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westfield is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Westfield ranks 876th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 490.0%. Asian residents' share of Westfield's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.7%.

Westfield is more Asian than neighboring Mayville (0% Asian), Brocton (0% Asian), Ripley (0% Asian), Chautauqua (0% Asian), and Sherman (1% Asian).

Westfield's Hispanic Population

103 residents of Westfield, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westfield is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Westfield ranks 708th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Westfield's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.

Westfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Chautauqua (1.7% Hispanic), and Sherman (0.3% Hispanic). Westfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayville (4.5% Hispanic), Brocton (21% Hispanic), and Ripley (11.3% Hispanic).

Westfield's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Westfield, or 0.7% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Westfield ranks 932nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Westfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mayville (0.2% Native American/Other), Brocton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Ripley (0% Native American/Other). Westfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chautauqua (12.9% Native American/Other), and Sherman (2.5% Native American/Other).

Westfield's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Westfield, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westfield is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Westfield ranks 1161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Westfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Westfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Ripley (1.2% Multiracial), and Chautauqua (0% Multiracial). Westfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Mayville (7.2% Multiracial), Brocton (5.6% Multiracial), and Sherman (6.3% 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.