Westfield, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Interstate-39 runs through town.
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Location of Westfield in Marquette County, Wisconsin
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 Westfield
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| settled | 1848 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,254 |
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1,266 |
| • Density | 801.77/sq mi (309.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-85575 |
Westfield is a small village located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,254 people lived here. The village is mostly within the Town of Westfield. A small part of it also reaches into the nearby Town of Harris. You can find the Marquette County fairgrounds on the south side of the village.
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History of Westfield
How Westfield Got Its Name
Westfield was first settled and planned by a Hungarian-American immigrant named Agoston Haraszthy. He first called the village "Széptáj," which means "beautiful landscape" in Hungarian. Later, the village was renamed "Haraszthy" to honor him. In 1849, the state government decided to change the name again, and that's when it became "Westfield."
Geography and Location
Where is Westfield Located?
Westfield covers a total area of about 1.59 square miles (4.12 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
People and Population
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Westfield has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population at different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 283 | — | |
| 1890 | 500 | 76.7% | |
| 1910 | 729 | — | |
| 1920 | 858 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 769 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 851 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 935 | 9.9% | |
| 1960 | 919 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 884 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,033 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,125 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,217 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,254 | 3.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,266 | 1.0% | |
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Westfield's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,254 people living in Westfield. These people lived in 523 households, and 321 of those were families. The village had about 804 people per square mile (310 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Westfield were White (96.4%). There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in the village was 36.8 years old.
- About 27.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 15.7% were 65 years old or older.
The village had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Education in Westfield
Schools in the Area
Westfield is part of the School District of Westfield. This district has several schools for students of all ages:
- Three elementary schools
- One middle school
- One high school
Famous People from Westfield
Some notable people who have connections to Westfield include:
- Robert M. Long: He was a Wisconsin State Representative, meaning he helped make laws for Wisconsin.
- Levi E. Pond: He served as a Wisconsin State Senator, also working on state laws.
- Greg Dean Schmitz: He is a well-known film journalist, writing for places like Yahoo! Movies and Rotten Tomatoes.
See also
In Spanish: Westfield (Wisconsin) para niños
