Westfield (village), New York
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Westfield is a village located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,481.
The Village of Westfield was incorporated in 1833. It lies within the Town of Westfield.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 9.9 km² (3.8 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,481 people, 1,367 households, and 918 families residing in the village. The population density is 352.8/km² (914.1/mi²). There are 1,476 housing units at an average density of 149.6/km² (387.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 96.09% White, 0.40% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.81% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 3.27% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,367 households out of which 32.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% are non-families. 28.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 3.00.
In the village the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $32,136, and the median income for a family is $43,028. Males have a median income of $30,878 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village is $15,828. 17.4% of the population and 11.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.1% of those under the age of 18 and 19.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.