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Westbury

New York · 15,146 residents · 2.344 sq mi
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Westbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,081. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $464,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,146
+6%since 2000
from 14,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,462 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 6,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K16K1990201020202024Westbury
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,081
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,032 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,637
+20%since 2000
from $28,018 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,492
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,050 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+93%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(7,358)
Black21.8%(3,107)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(2,689)
Asian4.7%(673)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.3%(11,163)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.9%(6,645)
Black20.6%(3,127)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(4,128)
Asian5.9%(898)
Other2.8%(425)
Diversity Score86.2%(13,053)
Diversity Score
86
+10%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
15.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
33.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westbury, New York?

Westbury, New York has about 15,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westbury, New York earns about $80,081 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 $464,300, and the typical rent is about $1,492 a month.

How educated are people in Westbury, New York?

About 37.2% 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 6.2% 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 2,086 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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