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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westmere

New York · 7,188 residents · 3.169 sq mi
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Westmere is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $122,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,188
+6%since 1990
from 6,750 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,268 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,130 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+3%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Westmere
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,790
+32%since 1990
from $21,782 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $116,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$808
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $657 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
44.0% rent
2.2
−22%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(6,370)
Black2.9%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(107)
Asian2.2%(150)
Diversity Score16.9%(1,143)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(6,278)
Black3.5%(248)
Hispanic / Latino2%(144)
Asian6.2%(449)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,947)
27
+60%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 37.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.4%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−41%since 1990
from 17.6 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 Westmere, New York?

Westmere, New York has about 7,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Westmere, New York earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westmere, New York expensive?

In Westmere, New York, the median home is worth about $122,900, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Westmere, New York?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westmere, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westmere, New York?

About 4.1% of people in Westmere, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westmere, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westmere, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 438 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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