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Westvale

New York · 5,090 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Westvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,090
−1%since 2000
from 5,166 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,773 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+2%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Westvale
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,726
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,870 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,691
+68%since 2000
from $23,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
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
$154,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $937 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
97.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
2.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(5,016)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(55)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,604)
Black1.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(146)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other4.1%(211)
Diversity Score22.7%(1,157)
Diversity Score
23
+401%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westvale, New York?

Westvale, New York has about 5,090 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westvale, New York earns about $86,726 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westvale, New York expensive?

In Westvale, New York, the median home is worth about $154,500, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Westvale, New York?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westvale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westvale, New York?

About 5.3% of people in Westvale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westvale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westvale, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 862 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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