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Port Chester

New York · 28,967 residents · 2.328 sq mi
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Port Chester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,758. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $472,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

28,967
+4%since 2000
from 27,867 in 2000
1990 – 2025
12,443 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 11,970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
24K26K28K30K32K1990201020202024Port Chester
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,758
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,381 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$26,744
+27%since 2000
from $21,131 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
16.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$472,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$1,313
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $914 in 2000
US average: $853
29.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
56.8% rent
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
53.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
9.0
+61%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(11,934)
Black6.4%(1,795)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(12,884)
Asian2%(564)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.2%(20,121)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(9,155)
Black5.3%(1,541)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(17,193)
Asian2%(572)
Other1.1%(333)
Diversity Score67.4%(19,516)
67
−7%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
10.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
55.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
17.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
18.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
47.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
45.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.3%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Chester, New York?

Port Chester, New York has about 28,967 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Chester, New York?

The typical household in Port Chester, New York earns about $52,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Chester, New York expensive?

In Port Chester, New York, the median home is worth about $472,900, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Port Chester, New York?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Port Chester, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Chester, New York?

About 16.0% of people in Port Chester, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Chester, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Chester, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,239 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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