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Old Westbury

New York · 4,671 residents · 8.572 sq mi
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Old Westbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $203,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 265% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,671
+10%since 2000
from 4,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.4
−30%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Old Westbury
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$203,125
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,749 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,408
+23%since 2000
from $70,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.9%
US avg: 7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,642 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
−23%since 2000
from 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,771)
Black13.5%(571)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(302)
Asian11.5%(487)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(2,704)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(2,950)
Black15.2%(708)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(316)
Asian12.3%(574)
Other1.5%(70)
Diversity Score68.5%(3,200)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−8%since 2000
from 30.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Westbury, New York?

Old Westbury, New York has about 4,671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Westbury, New York earns about $203,125 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Old Westbury, New York?

About 75.4% 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 0.3% 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 774 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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