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Westchester

Florida · 56,384 residents · 7.953 sq mi
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Westchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,437. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 86% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $345,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,384
+86%since 2000
from 30,271 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,090 / sq mi
+86%since 2000
from 3,806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+5%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K35K43K51K59K1990201020202024Westchester
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,437
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,962
+56%since 2000
from $17,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,407
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+57%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(4,142)
Black0.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino85.3%(25,824)
Asian0.4%(134)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(9,370)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(4,005)
Black2.2%(1,264)
Hispanic / Latino88.5%(49,876)
Asian1.3%(724)
Other0.6%(317)
Diversity Score25.8%(14,533)
Diversity Score
26
−17%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
64.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westchester, Florida?

Westchester, Florida has about 56,384 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westchester, Florida?

The typical household in Westchester, Florida earns about $62,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westchester, Florida expensive?

In Westchester, Florida, the median home is worth about $345,400, and the typical rent is about $1,407 a month.

How educated are people in Westchester, Florida?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Westchester, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westchester, Florida?

About 11.9% of people in Westchester, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westchester, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Westchester, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26,501 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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