Westfield, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Westfield increased by 889. In this period, the peak population was 30,895 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29,670 | - | - |
| 2001 | 29,771 | 101 | 0.34% |
| 2002 | 29,827 | 56 | 0.19% |
| 2003 | 29,810 | -17 | -0.06% |
| 2004 | 29,704 | -106 | -0.36% |
| 2005 | 29,523 | -181 | -0.61% |
| 2006 | 29,482 | -41 | -0.14% |
| 2007 | 29,420 | -62 | -0.21% |
| 2008 | 29,510 | 90 | 0.31% |
| 2009 | 29,769 | 259 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 30,336 | 567 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 30,382 | 46 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 30,407 | 25 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 30,464 | 57 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 30,351 | -113 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 30,210 | -141 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 30,035 | -175 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 29,896 | -139 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 29,783 | -113 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 29,527 | -256 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 30,895 | 1,368 | 4.63% |
| 2021 | 30,836 | -59 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 30,583 | -253 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 30,559 | -24 | -0.08% |
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Westfield, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Westfield's population increased by 666 (2.24%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Westfield's population increased by 559 (1.84%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Westfield's population decreased by 336 (1.09%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Westfield's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 30,559.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westfield's population peaked in year 2020 at 30,895.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Westfield's population was lowest in year 2007 at 29,420.
Westfield, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Westfield grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Westfield had an average annual population growth rate of 0.13% per year. Overall the population grew 3% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Westfield annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.13% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Westfield population grew the most, with an increase of 1,368 people (a 4.63% year-on-year increase)..
From 2018 to 2019 Westfield population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 256 people (a 0.86% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Westfield, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Westfield's population decreased by 277 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 253 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 24 (0.08%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Westfield, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Westfield increased by 95 (0.31%). The population was highest at 30,895 in the year 2020 and lowest at 29,527 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.04%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)