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Westhampton Beach

New York · 2,150 residents · 2.94 sq mi
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Westhampton Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $812,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,150
+13%since 2000
from 1,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+5%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Westhampton Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,458
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,917
+102%since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$812,500
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,903
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $946 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+43%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,618)
Black4.6%(88)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(146)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(585)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(1,694)
Black1.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(319)
Asian2.3%(49)
Other0.8%(17)
Diversity Score41.6%(895)
Diversity Score
42
+35%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westhampton Beach, New York?

Westhampton Beach, New York has about 2,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westhampton Beach, New York earns about $111,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westhampton Beach, New York expensive?

In Westhampton Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $812,500, and the typical rent is about $1,903 a month.

How educated are people in Westhampton Beach, New York?

About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Westhampton Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westhampton Beach, New York?

About 8.4% of people in Westhampton Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westhampton Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westhampton Beach, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 577 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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