Westfield, Indiana

Westfield is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. In the year 2010 United States Census, the population was 30,068. Westfield is in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area.

History
Westfield was founded on May 6, 1834, by North Carolina Quakers—Asa Bales, Ambrose Osborne, Simon Moon, and Simon Barker. It is believed that the town was planned as a stop on the Underground Railroad with many families of the Religious Society of Friends and the Wesleyan Methodist Church supporting the cause. When the laws against aiding escaped slaves were harshened, part of the Westfield Quaker Friends Meeting House split into the Anti-Slavery Friends meeting. 

On January 1, 2008, the town of Westfield incorporated; and Andy Cook was sworn in as Mayor. With recent annexations in southern Washington Township and rapid population growth in areas already occupied by the pre-existing town, the City government estimates Westfield's population to be at roughly 30,000 residents. Because of the growing size of the city, officials are planning a major revamp of the downtown. This would possibly include building a new library and city hall. 

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 30,068 people residing in the town. The population density was 3,956.3 people per square mile (1518.6/km²). There were 11,209 housing units at an average density of 1474.9 per square mile (566.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.90% White, 2.20% African American, 0..20% Native American, 2.50% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.60% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.80% of the population.

The median income for a household was $52,963; and for a family, $65,208. Males had a median income of $45,388; females, $26,864. The per capita income was $22,160. About 2.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under 18 years and 3.7% 65 years or over.

Geography
Westfield is located at °N, °W (40.032266, -86.129015).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.6 square miles (19.8 km²), of which 7.6 square miles (19.8 km²) is land and 0.13% is water.

Notable residents

 * Herb Baumeister - Alleged serial killer
 * Claude Bowers - American Writer, Democratic Politician, and Ambassador to Spain & Chile

Schools

 * Westfield High School (Grades 9-12)
 * Westfield Middle School (Grades 7-8)
 * Westfield Intermediate School (Grades 5-6)
 * Carey Ridge Elementary School(Grades K-4)
 * Maple Glen Elementary School (Grades K-4)
 * Monon Trail Elementary School (Grades K-4)
 * Montessori School of Westfield (Private)
 * Oak Trace Elementary School(Grades K-4)
 * Shamrock Springs Elementary School(Grades K-4)
 * Washington Woods Elementary School(Grades K-4)
 * St Maria Goretti School (Private)
 * Union Bible College