Population 3,154 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westfield
Household size in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Westfield are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.40 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.8 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 41.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Westfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Westfield: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Westfield
Renters in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 29.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 31.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 33.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 30.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Westfield is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Westfield than nationally: 13.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1985 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Westfield are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $548 | $700 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $748 | $751 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $646 | $830 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $790 | $1,102 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$242 | +$403 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Westfield pays $790 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Westfield
Bachelor's degrees in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 25.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 25.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 27.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 31.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Westfield: 18.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 83.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.5% | 84.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 87.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 89.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Westfield is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westfield runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Winston-Salem area. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Westfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 2.28 | 50.4 | 6.1% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 1981 | $790 | 18.4% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
| Francisco | 1.99 | 56.9 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 16.1% | 1972 | $763 | 19.9% | 89.2% | 8.6% |
| Pilot Mountain | 2.41 | 48.9 | 10.4% | 23.1% | 10.2% | 1983 | $967 | 22.1% | 88.9% | 4.7% |
| Claudville | 2.16 | 57.0 | 4.4% | 16.1% | 12.0% | 1986 | $541 | 18.8% | 82.0% | 1.4% |
| Danbury | 2.07 | 52.0 | 2.4% | 18.1% | 15.0% | 1982 | $734 | 13.9% | 90.8% | 1.9% |
| Pinnacle | 2.47 | 47.5 | 5.5% | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1984 | $880 | 21.8% | 91.0% | 2.3% |
| Carters Mills | 2.29 | 61.8 | 6.6% | 15.0% | 10.6% | 1979 | $930 | 10.3% | 86.6% | 18.8% |
| Ash Hill | 2.51 | 47.0 | 14.1% | 20.2% | 11.6% | 1985 | $978 | 18.5% | 79.5% | 2.2% |
| Hartman | 3.00 | 43.9 | 12.9% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 1986 | $645 | 11.7% | 88.7% | 5.7% |
| Ararat | 2.41 | 35.6 | 10.1% | 23.1% | 10.7% | 1984 | $771 | 21.9% | 85.7% | 2.0% |
| Mount Airy | 2.33 | 43.5 | 12.0% | 29.9% | 10.8% | 1976 | $732 | 18.3% | 83.6% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Westfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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