Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Westfield, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

54,677

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.2%41,662

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%4,581

Black

6.1%3,362

Two or More

4.7%2,558

Asian

3.7%2,039

Other

0.8%443

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%21

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%587

High School Diploma

14.1%5,174

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%1,636

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%4,071

Associate's Degree

6.4%2,350

Bachelor's Degree

37.6%13,815

Master's Degree

15.5%5,709

Professional Degree

3.7%1,376

Doctorate

2.9%1,062

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

59.8%

Graduate+

22.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$425,700

Median Renti

$1,667

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.5%16,681

Renter-Occupied

20.5%4,303

Total Units

22,030

Homeownership

79.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%246

$50K–$100K

0.3%46

$100K–$150K

0.2%33

$150K–$200K

1.9%320

$200K–$300K

12.5%2,086

$300K–$500K

48.9%8,161

$500K–$1M

29%4,842

$1M+

5.7%947

Rent Distribution

Under $500

209

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

200

$1,000–$1,250

417

$1,250–$1,500

563

$1,500–$2,000

1,769

$2,000+

901

Year Built

2020 or later

12.9%2,848

2010–2019

36.8%8,115

2000–2009

23%5,069

1990–1999

15.3%3,368

1980–1989

4.4%974

1970–1979

3.4%759

1960–1969

1.2%254

1950–1959

1.7%383

1940–1949

0.3%74

1939 or earlier

0.8%186

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.7%13,372

Electricity

34%7,145

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%358

Other

0.2%44

No Fuel

0.2%35

Wood

0.1%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$122,789

Mean Household Incomei

$159,949

Per Capita Incomei

$61,257

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

30,433

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%263

$10K–$15K

2.1%441

$15K–$20K

1.3%266

$20K–$25K

1.3%280

$25K–$30K

0.8%171

$30K–$35K

1.7%358

$35K–$40K

1.3%276

$40K–$45K

2%414

$45K–$50K

2.3%487

$50K–$60K

5.3%1,112

$60K–$75K

7.9%1,655

$75K–$100K

11.7%2,455

$100K–$125K

12.1%2,536

$125K–$150K

9.8%2,047

$150K–$200K

16%3,347

$200K+

23.2%4,876

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,7358.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

488

India

365

Guatemala

166

Korea

141

China

128

Canada

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

29,215

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

29,541

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,760(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured