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Westmere

New York · 7,560 residents · 3.169 sq mi
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Westmere has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,936. 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 $240,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,560
+5%since 2000
from 7,188 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
40.8
+3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Westmere
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(347)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(393)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(429)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.5%(342)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(520)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415%(1,136)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.9%(975)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(840)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.3%(1,154)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.8%(819)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(439)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(166)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,936
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,523
+55%since 2000
from $28,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,302
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+13%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westmere on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(6,278)
Black3.5%(248)
Hispanic / Latino2%(144)
Asian6.2%(449)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(5,108)
Black6%(456)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(348)
Asian16.2%(1,226)
Other6.9%(519)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(199)
Dominican2.1%(145)
Colombian0.7%(51)
Puerto Rican0.7%(46)
Argentine0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Asian Indian5.7%(400)
Chinese5.3%(366)
Taiwanese1.7%(116)
Korean0.4%(28)
Filipino0.2%(13)
Ancestry
Irish19.4%(1,348)
Italian15%(1,045)
German12.7%(885)
English7%(488)
Polish6.6%(461)
French3.6%(250)
Turkish2.9%(203)
American2.6%(181)
Iranian2.6%(181)
Dutch1.8%(128)
Scottish1.1%(74)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1%(68)
Russian0.8%(55)
British0.7%(50)
West Indian0.6%(42)
Macedonian0.6%(41)
Welsh0.6%(41)
Barbadian0.5%(32)
Greek0.4%(29)
Lithuanian0.4%(27)
Kenyan0.4%(26)
Norwegian0.3%(22)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(21)
Romanian0.3%(20)
Austrian0.2%(17)
Swedish0.2%(17)
Danish0.2%(14)
Ukrainian0.2%(14)
Serbian0.1%(10)
Jamaican0.1%(10)
Armenian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+97%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
25.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.4%(1,631)
Married43.8%(1,684)
Widowed1.1%(44)
Divorced12.6%(484)
Women 15+
Never married29.4%(916)
Married51.9%(1,615)
Widowed6.9%(214)
Divorced11.8%(369)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westmere, New York?

Westmere, New York has about 7,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westmere, New York earns about $67,936 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 $240,200, and the typical rent is about $1,302 a month.

How educated are people in Westmere, New York?

About 58.0% 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 4.7% 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 810 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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