Westfield, MA Demographics

A map of Westfield's Population by Race

Westfield, Massachusetts had a population of 40,834 in 2020. It was 82.1% White, 1.7% Black, 2.3% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Westfield is the 37th most populous. 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's White Population

33,540 residents of Westfield identify as White, or 82.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Westfield larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Westfield is ranked #150 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more White than neighboring West Springfield Town (72% White), and Holyoke (42.1% White). Westfield is less White than neighboring Russell (92.2% White), Agawam Town (85.6% White), and North Granby (89.6% White).

Westfield's Black Population

710 residents of Westfield identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westfield roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Westfield is ranked #127 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Black than neighboring Russell (0.9% Black), and North Granby (1.4% Black). Westfield is less Black than neighboring West Springfield Town (3.5% Black), Agawam Town (1.8% Black), and Holyoke (2.9% Black).

Westfield's Asian Population

945 residents of Westfield identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Westfield is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Asian than neighboring Russell (0.1% Asian), Holyoke (1% Asian), and North Granby (0.8% Asian). Westfield is less Asian than neighboring West Springfield Town (6.4% Asian), and Agawam Town (2.5% Asian).

Westfield's Hispanic Population

3,942 residents of Westfield identify as Hispanic, or 9.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westfield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Westfield is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Russell (3.6% Hispanic), Agawam Town (6.4% Hispanic), and North Granby (3.9% Hispanic). Westfield is less Hispanic than neighboring West Springfield Town (13.9% Hispanic), and Holyoke (51.3% Hispanic).

Westfield's Native American/Other Population

230 residents of Westfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Westfield is ranked #176 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Springfield Town (0.5% Native American/Other), Russell (0.4% Native American/Other), and Agawam Town (0.4% Native American/Other). Westfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Granby (0.8% Native American/Other).

Westfield's Multiracial Population

1,467 residents of Westfield identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Westfield is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Russell (2.8% Multiracial), Agawam Town (3.2% Multiracial), Holyoke (2.2% Multiracial), and North Granby (3.5% Multiracial). Westfield is less Multiracial than neighboring West Springfield Town (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.