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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westbury

New York · 14,263 residents · 2.344 sq mi
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Westbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,032. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $221,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,263
+9%since 1990
from 13,060 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,085 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 5,572 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+1%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Westbury
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,032
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,114 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,018
+37%since 1990
from $20,404 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$221,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $206,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,050
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $801 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
22.9% rent
3.0
−24%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(9,516)
Black21.4%(2,789)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,065)
Asian3.4%(444)
Diversity Score62.5%(8,162)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(7,358)
Black21.8%(3,107)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(2,689)
Asian4.7%(673)
Diversity Score78.3%(11,163)
78
+25%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
−4%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westbury, New York?

Westbury, New York has about 14,263 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Westbury, New York earns about $74,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westbury, New York expensive?

In Westbury, New York, the median home is worth about $221,900, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Westbury, New York?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Westbury, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westbury, New York?

About 5.3% of people in Westbury, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westbury, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westbury, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,203 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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