Westfield, IN

Census Place

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2024 Population

54,677

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

36.9

0.82% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

3.64%

7.4% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$122,789

2.67% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$425,700

8.62% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

29,541

7% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Westfield, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.7% of the residents in Westfield, IN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westfield, IN are Union Bible College (16 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Westfield, IN was $425,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.5%.

Most people in Westfield, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Westfield, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Westfield, IN is home to a population of 54.7k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.66% of Westfield, IN residents were born outside of the country (4.74k people).

In 2024, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.7k people) in Westfield, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.51k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2024 Citizenship

95.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.7% of Westfield, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westfield, IN was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Westfield, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westfield, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.7k ± 1.52k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.36k ± 693
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.51k ± 848

8.38%

Hispanic Population

4.58k people

8.38% of the people in Westfield, IN are hispanic (4.58k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Westfield, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
111,417 ± 8,128 people
India
37,388 ± 4,734 people
Nigeria
18,164 ± 3,304 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 111,417 Indiana residents, followed by India with 37,388 and Nigeria with 18,164.

Foreign-Born Population

8.66%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.74k people

8.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.45k people

As of 2024, 8.66% of Westfield, IN residents (4.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westfield, IN was 8.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Westfield, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
480 ± 187
Gulf War (2001-)
458 ± 231
Gulf War (1990s)
421 ± 310

Westfield, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Westfield, IN.

Health

95.2% of the population of Westfield, IN has health coverage, with 71.1% on employee plans, 5.81% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 6.96% on non-group plans, and 0.892% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.83%

Uninsured

71.1%

Employer Coverage

5.81%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

6.96%

Non-Group

0.892%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westfield, IN grew by 2.52% from 4.71% to 4.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westfield, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Westfield, IN employs 29.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Westfield, IN were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,862 people), Manufacturing (3,621 people), and Retail Trade (3,500 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($154,737), Utilities ($134,167), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($122,150).

Employment

Occupations

29.5k

2024 Value

± 1,764

1 Year growth

± 8.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westfield, IN grew at a rate of 7%, from 27.6k employees to 29.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westfield, IN, are Management Occupations (4,854 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,685 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,904 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westfield, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

29.5k

2024 Value

± 1,764

1 Year growth

± 8.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westfield, IN grew at a rate of 7%, from 27.6k employees to 29.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westfield, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,862 people), Manufacturing (3,621 people), and Retail Trade (3,500 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westfield, IN, though some of these residents may live in Westfield, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$84,801

Median earning men ± $8,190

$54,390

Median earning women ± $4,688

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($124,434), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($115,629), and Manufacturing ($106,889).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($158,038), Wholesale Trade ($146,181), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,923).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Westfield, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Westfield, IN awarded 16 degrees. The student population of Westfield, IN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 99 male students and 119 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westfield, IN are White (13 and 81.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 12.5%), and Asian (1 and 6.25%).

The largest universities in Westfield, IN by number of degrees awarded are Union Bible College (16 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Westfield, IN are General Business Administration & Management (7 and 43.8%), Youth Ministry (2 and 12.5%), and Religious & Sacred Music (2 and 12.5%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $5,880.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Westfield, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 91.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 218 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 218 students enrolled in Westfield, IN, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 80 records, of which 52.5% were women and 47.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
7 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
1 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Westfield, IN was General Business Administration & Management with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Westfield, IN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Union Bible College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Union Bible College with 16 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westfield, IN, which is 0.778 times less than the 9 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 6.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($820) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Westfield, IN was $425,700 in 2024, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $391,900 to $425,700, a 8.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Westfield, IN is 79.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Westfield, IN have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westfield, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$425,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$17,028

$16,681

Median Property Taxes

±$1,131

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westfield, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Westfield, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.5%

Homeownership

2024

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 79.5% of the housing units in Westfield, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westfield, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$122,789

Median Household Income

± $8,548

21k

Number of Households

± 1,341

In 2024, the median household income of the 21k households in Westfield, IN grew to $122,789 from the previous year's value of $119,598.

The following chart displays the households in Westfield, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westfield, IN is from Indiana.

0.442

2024 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.445

2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.807% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.1%)
Worked At Home (21.4%)
Carpooled (7.02%)

In 2024, 69.1% of workers in Westfield, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westfield, IN have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Westfield, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westfield, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westfield, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westfield, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.64% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westfield, IN (1.98k out of 54.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westfield, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.