Westfield, Maine facts for kids
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Westfield, Maine
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Location of Westfield, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.29 sq mi (104.35 km2) |
| • Land | 40.25 sq mi (104.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 455 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04787
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-82770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582804 |
Westfield is a small town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It is a quiet community located in the northeastern part of the state. In 2020, about 455 people lived there.
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Discover Westfield's Location
Westfield is located in the beautiful state of Maine. The town covers a total area of about 40.29 square miles (104.35 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 40.25 square miles (104.25 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Westfield's Population History
The number of people living in Westfield has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1870:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 76 | — | |
| 1880 | 103 | 35.5% | |
| 1890 | 166 | 61.2% | |
| 1900 | 259 | 56.0% | |
| 1910 | 689 | 166.0% | |
| 1920 | 798 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 776 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 735 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 557 | −24.2% | |
| 1960 | 569 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 517 | −9.1% | |
| 1980 | 647 | 25.1% | |
| 1990 | 589 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 559 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 549 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 455 | −17.1% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, there were 549 people living in Westfield. These people lived in 216 different homes, and 159 of these were families. The town had about 13.6 people per square mile. There were also 240 housing units available.
Most of the people in Westfield were White, making up 98.9% of the population. A small number were African American (0.4%) or Native American (0.7%).
Household and Family Life
About 24.1% of the homes in Westfield had children under 18 years old. Many homes, 59.3%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (7.9%), or a male head of household without a wife (6.5%). About 26.4% of homes were not families.
Also, 21.8% of homes had only one person living there. Of these, 7.8% were people aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each home had about 2.40 people, and each family had about 2.72 people.
Age and Gender in Westfield
The average age of people in Westfield in 2010 was 48.3 years old.
- 18.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 19.1% were 65 years or older.
When it came to gender, 50.8% of the population was male, and 49.2% was female.
