Westfield, PA Demographics

A map of Westfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,147	1,067	96.5%	96.0%
Multiracial	23	31	1.9%	2.8%
Black	17	5	1.4%	0.4%
Hispanic	2	9	0.2%	0.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Westfield, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,189, an increase from the 1,112 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.5% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 7.8% in 2020 and 6.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westfield is ranked the 906th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 935th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westfield's White Population

1,147 residents of Westfield, or 96.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westfield is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Westfield ranks 248th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Westfield's population has increased from 96.0% to 96.5%.

Westfield is more White than neighboring Knoxville (95.4% White), Galeton (93.9% White), and Elkland (91.8% White). Westfield is less White than neighboring Ulysses (97.4% White), and Wellsboro (96.6% White).

Westfield's Black Population

17 residents of Westfield, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westfield is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Westfield ranks 1290th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Black residents' share of Westfield's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.4%.

Westfield is more Black than neighboring Knoxville (0% Black), Ulysses (0% Black), Elkland (0% Black), and Wellsboro (0.3% Black). Westfield is less Black than neighboring Galeton (2.4% Black).

Westfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Westfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westfield is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Westfield ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Westfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westfield is less Asian than neighboring Elkland (0.1% Asian), and Wellsboro (0.9% Asian).

Westfield's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Westfield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westfield is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Westfield ranks 1559th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Westfield's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Westfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Knoxville (3.3% Hispanic), Galeton (1.8% Hispanic), Ulysses (1.7% Hispanic), Elkland (4.7% Hispanic), and Wellsboro (1.6% Hispanic).

Westfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westfield, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Westfield ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Westfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Galeton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Westfield's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Westfield, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westfield is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westfield ranks 1245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Westfield's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.9%.

Westfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Knoxville (1.3% Multiracial), Galeton (1.5% Multiracial), Ulysses (0.9% Multiracial), and Wellsboro (0.6% Multiracial). Westfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkland (3.4% 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.