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Old Westbury

New York · 5,071 residents (2025 est.) · 8.572 sq mi
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#38Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#40Most expensive homesof 6,786$2,000,001#79Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#127Most educatedof 6,82678.0%
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Old Westbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,241
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
495 / sq mi
−15%since 2009
from 582 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−15%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,071 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Old Westbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.5%(63)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(113)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.9%(124)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1921%(892)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2416%(677)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(467)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.6%(236)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(420)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(627)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(376)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(164)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,749 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$130,551
+86%since 2000
from $70,089 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.539 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,642 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+64%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Old Westbury on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,771)
Black13.5%(571)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(302)
Asian11.5%(487)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(3,112)
Black4.7%(200)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(236)
Asian13.4%(568)
Other2.9%(125)
Diversity Score
55
−13%since 2009
from 63 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.2%(49)
Dominican0.9%(37)
Mexican0.8%(36)
Colombian0.7%(28)
Argentine0.4%(19)
Guatemalan0.1%(5)
Salvadoran0.1%(3)
Cuban0%(1)
Asian origin
Asian Indian5.4%(229)
Chinese4.7%(200)
Korean2.4%(102)
Uzbek0.4%(16)
Thai0.3%(11)
Filipino0.1%(3)
Ancestry
Italian7.2%(305)
American6.4%(273)
Polish5.6%(237)
English4.8%(205)
Iranian3.3%(138)
Irish2.2%(95)
Swedish1.9%(81)
Romanian1.7%(73)
Arab1.3%(56)
Russian1.3%(55)
Israeli0.9%(37)
French0.8%(33)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
German0.8%(33)
Greek0.8%(33)
Egyptian0.7%(30)
Austrian0.7%(30)
Slovene0.3%(13)
Lithuanian0.2%(10)
Lebanese0.2%(9)
Moroccan0.2%(9)
Hungarian0.2%(7)
Norwegian0.1%(6)
Haitian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 3.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 91.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 69.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married51.8%(974)
Married42.6%(800)
Widowed2.7%(50)
Divorced2.9%(55)
Women 15+
Never married52.7%(1,087)
Married39.6%(817)
Widowed4.9%(101)
Divorced2.8%(57)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Westbury, New York?

Old Westbury, New York has about 4,241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Westbury, New York?

The typical household in Old Westbury, New York earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Westbury, New York expensive?

In Old Westbury, New York, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Old Westbury, New York?

About 78.0% of adults age 25 and over in Old Westbury, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Westbury, New York?

About 3.2% of people in Old Westbury, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Westbury, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Westbury, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 344 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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