Westfield, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Westfield, Iowa
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Location of Westfield, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 931.82/sq mi (358.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51062
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-84090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462935 |
Westfield is a small city located in Plymouth County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 123 people lived there. Westfield is special because it's the westernmost point in all of Iowa. This is due to a curve in the Big Sioux River nearby.
Close to Westfield, you can find the Broken Kettle wildlife refuge. This is one of the few places in Iowa where you might see prairie rattlesnakes.
Westfield is also famous in a story! It's said to be the hometown of a character named Jack Smurch. He is from a 1931 short story called "The Greatest Man in the World" by James Thurber. In the story, Jack Smurch flies a small plane all the way around the world without stopping.
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Westfield's Location and Size
Westfield is found at 42°45′21″N 96°36′15″W / 42.75583°N 96.60417°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits. It's a very compact place!
Who Lives in Westfield?
The number of people living in Westfield has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 143 | — |
| 1920 | 203 | +42.0% |
| 1930 | 218 | +7.4% |
| 1940 | 197 | −9.6% |
| 1950 | 172 | −12.7% |
| 1960 | 187 | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 148 | −20.9% |
| 1980 | 199 | +34.5% |
| 1990 | 160 | −19.6% |
| 2000 | 189 | +18.1% |
| 2010 | 132 | −30.2% |
| 2020 | 123 | −6.8% |
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Westfield Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 123 people living in Westfield. These people lived in 54 different homes. Most of the people living in Westfield were White, making up about 70.7% of the population. Some residents were Native American (4.9%), Asian (0.8%), or from other racial backgrounds. About 22.8% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Westfield was about 48.2 years old. Around 17.9% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 17.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.8%) than females (47.2%).
Westfield Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Westfield had 132 residents. Most of the people were White (87.1%). There were also Native American (3.8%) and other racial groups. About 5.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 39.5 years. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. Around 11.4% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.5%) and females (48.5%).
Education in Westfield
Students in Westfield attend public schools operated by the Akron–Westfield Community School District. This school district was created in 1981. It was formed when the Akron and Westfield school districts joined together. The local high school for students in the area is Akron–Westfield Senior High School.
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