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Westhampton

New York · 3,900 residents · 12.644 sq mi
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Westhampton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,886. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,018,200. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,900
+36%since 2000
from 2,869 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
308 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+41%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Westhampton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,886
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,364
+83%since 2000
from $31,894 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−10%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,018,200
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,833
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,002 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
42.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
+101%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,505)
Black4.3%(124)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(157)
Asian1.2%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(740)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(2,907)
Black6.5%(255)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(286)
Asian2.5%(99)
Other9.1%(353)
Diversity Score53.2%(2,076)
Diversity Score
53
+106%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westhampton, New York?

Westhampton, New York has about 3,900 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westhampton, New York earns about $119,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westhampton, New York expensive?

In Westhampton, New York, the median home is worth about $1,018,200, and the typical rent is about $1,833 a month.

How educated are people in Westhampton, New York?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Westhampton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westhampton, New York?

About 8.2% of people in Westhampton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westhampton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westhampton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,799 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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

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