Westfield, Medina County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Westfield, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Westfield, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Westfield, Ohio. The estimated population of Westfield, Ohio is 2,619 people, with a median age of 48.

We can look at the total population in Westfield over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,619
+0.54%
+2.15%
2020
2,605
+0.46%
-
2019
2,593
+0.58%
-
2018
2,578
+0.55%
-
2017
2,564
- -

Population of Westfield, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
99.5%
96.8%
+2.79%
Black/African American
0%
1.6%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0.5%
-100.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0.7%
-28.57%
Other
0%
0.4%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Westfield, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48 +1.69% 43.8 +6.05% 50 +1.42%
2020 47.2 -1.05% 41.3 -7.61% 49.3 +0.61%
2019 47.7 +4.61% 44.7 +3.47% 49 +2.94%
2018 45.6 -3.39% 43.2 -1.59% 47.6 -3.05%
2017 47.2 - 43.9 - 49.1 -

The median age of Westfield, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 123 -52.04% 174 -17.14% 68 141
10 to 19 217 +58.25% 74 +55.97% 340 109
20 to 29 89 +45.83% 122 -9.17% 132 93
30 to 39 169 -25.01% 145 -89.74% 126 50
40 to 49 200 -27.34% 145 +27.78% 148 179
50 to 59 254 +16.6% 254 -4.53% 283 240
60 to 69 174 +22.69% 151 +14.2% 196 166
70+ 132 +39.07% 141 +17.15% 183 165

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Westfield, Ohio is $86,576.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Westfield.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,661.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,039.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,528.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Westfield, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Westfield, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Westfield, Ohio is currently $114,589.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.70% of households in Westfield are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Westfield against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.70%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Westfield is $47,438.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Westfield by the total population of Westfield.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Westfield, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Westfield to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.19%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.15%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Westfield that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Westfield over the age of 16 is 2,169.

Of those people, a total of 72.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Westfield is 72.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 208 92.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 97 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 128 89.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 38 94.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 310 91.90% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 358 91.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 320 76.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 256 54.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 235 34.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 219 24.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Westfield. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,156 72.30% 0.10%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 13 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,156 72.30% 0.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Westfield as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Westfield is 1,569, with median earnings of $48,281.00.

Women in Westfield, Ohio earning approximately 88.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,569 $48,281.00
Male 970 $52,550.00
Female 599 $46,528.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 182 $115,078.00
Business and Financial 111 $52,827.00
Computer and Mathematical 59 $82,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $56,369.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 57 $108,219.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $48,077.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $49,083.00
Healthcare Support 63 $4,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $10,568.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 231 $4,317.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $10,208.00
Sales 135 $62,411.00
Office and Administrative Support 131 $43,892.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $54,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $71,923.00
Production 68 $36,389.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $50,375.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 138 $115,938.00 44 $49,063.00
Business and Financial 23 $0.00 88 $53,512.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $77,500.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $56,369.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 40 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 71 $49,083.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 63 $4,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9 $0.00 42 $10,909.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 231 $4,317.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 27 $10,208.00
Sales 103 $43,750.00 32 $94,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $26,458.00 104 $44,104.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $54,667.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 96 $71,923.00 0 $0.00
Production 49 $35,972.00 19 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $62,604.00 18 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,047 households in Westfield, with an average household size of 2.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 749 families in Westfield with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 644 37 68 298
Average Household Size 3.19 1.86 2.49 1.04
Total Families 644 37 68 0
Average Household Size 3.19 1.86 2.44 0

Poverty

Of the 749 families in Westfield, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Westfield:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,047 housing units in Westfield, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,047 100.00%
Vacant 0 0.00%

1.72% of the total 1,047 housing units in Westfield are rental units. This is approximately 18 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,007 are occupied by the owner - or 96.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Westfield is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Westfield that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    22
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Westfield is $224,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Westfield that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    62
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    46
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    286
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    351
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    237
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Westfield. The chart below shows the number of properties in Westfield that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    249
  • 1940 to 1949
    8
  • 1950 to 1959
    27
  • 1960 to 1969
    81
  • 1970 to 1979
    163
  • 1980 to 1989
    241
  • 1990 to 1999
    180
  • 2000 to 2009
    98
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Westfield that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    25
  • 1 vehicle available
    200
  • 2 vehicles available
    454
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    368

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Westfield get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Westfield that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Westfield.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    23
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    74
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    225
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    216
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    321
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    39
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    136
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    94
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    245
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    48
  • 90 or more minutes
    39

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Westfield, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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