West Springfield Cdp, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 27899 residents, 11823 households, and 7113 families in the census designated place. The population density was 1665.7 people per square mile (643.13/kmē), it is 106th most densely populated census designated place in Massachusetts. There were 12259 housing units at an average density of 731.9 per square mile (282.59/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.33 persons, and the average family size was 3.02 persons. In the census designated place Age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 105.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 109.6 females. The median age is 38.2 years, the median age of male residents at 36.7 and the median age of female residents at 39.8. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 25300 White, 572 Black or African American, 61 American Indian, 551 Asian, 10 Native Hawaiian, 586 from two or more races and 819 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $40266, it would be the 63rd lowest census designated place by median household income in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $50282, making it the 67th lowest census designated place by median family income in Massachusetts. The per capita income for the census designated place was $20982, it is the 67th lowest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The median income is $25704, Males have a median income of $31222 versus $20195 for females.
In 2000, 6870 pupils and students, of which 3494 are male and 3376 are female, 24.62% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 411 nursery or pri school, 291 kindergarten, 2980 elementary school, 1588 high school and 1600 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 152082 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 152080 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 152071 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 151237 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 151978 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 151933 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 151590 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 151152 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 151131 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 150927 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 150640 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 198 | 213 | 411 |
| Kindergarten | 181 | 110 | 291 |
| Elementary school | 1497 | 1483 | 2980 |
| High school | 853 | 735 | 1588 |
| College or graduate school | 765 | 835 | 1600 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield CDP, Massachusetts | $40266 | $50282 | $20982 |
| Hampden County, Massachusetts | $39718 | $49257 | $19541 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |