Westfield, NJ Demographics

A map of Westfield's Population by Race

Westfield, New Jersey had a population of 31,032 in 2020. It was 76.8% White, 2.5% Black, 8.8% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Westfield is the 30th 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

23,819 residents of Westfield identify as White, or 76.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Westfield considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westfield is ranked #325 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more White than neighboring Cranford (74.5% White), Fanwood (72.1% White), and Kenilworth (65.6% White). Westfield is less White than neighboring Garwood (77.1% White), and Mountainside (78.3% White).

Westfield's Black Population

790 residents of Westfield identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westfield slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westfield is ranked #390 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Black than neighboring Garwood (1.5% Black), and Mountainside (1.9% Black). Westfield is less Black than neighboring Cranford (4.5% Black), Fanwood (5% Black), and Kenilworth (2.6% Black).

Westfield's Asian Population

2,735 residents of Westfield identify as Asian, or 8.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westfield is ranked #163 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Asian than neighboring Garwood (2.7% Asian), Mountainside (6.6% Asian), Cranford (4.7% Asian), and Kenilworth (5.2% Asian). Westfield is less Asian than neighboring Fanwood (9.2% Asian).

Westfield's Hispanic Population

2,247 residents of Westfield identify as Hispanic, or 7.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westfield less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westfield is ranked #447 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Garwood (15% Hispanic), Mountainside (9.5% Hispanic), Cranford (12.1% Hispanic), Fanwood (9.4% Hispanic), and Kenilworth (22.9% Hispanic).

Westfield's Native American/Other Population

170 residents of Westfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Westfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westfield is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fanwood (0.2% Native American/Other). Westfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garwood (0.7% Native American/Other), Mountainside (0.7% Native American/Other), Cranford (0.9% Native American/Other), and Kenilworth (0.6% Native American/Other).

Westfield's Multiracial Population

1,271 residents of Westfield identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Westfield is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Garwood (2.9% Multiracial), Mountainside (2.9% Multiracial), Cranford (3.3% Multiracial), and Kenilworth (3.2% Multiracial). Westfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Fanwood (4.2% Multiracial).

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