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White Plains

New York · 62,871 residents (2025 est.) · 9.737 sq mi
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White Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,763. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $620,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,666
+14%since 2000
from 53,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,230 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 5,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:62,871 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
48K51K55K58K62K1990201020202024White Plains
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,763
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,545 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,191
+105%since 2000
from $33,825 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+4%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$620,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,269
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $879 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+20%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(28,743)
Black15.3%(8,138)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(12,476)
Asian4.5%(2,371)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.8%(40,221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(25,763)
Black12.4%(7,508)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(19,444)
Asian8.6%(5,245)
Other4.5%(2,706)
Diversity Score86.5%(52,487)
Diversity Score
87
+14%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 54.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 32.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Plains, New York?

White Plains, New York has about 60,666 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Plains, New York?

The typical household in White Plains, New York earns about $110,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Plains, New York expensive?

In White Plains, New York, the median home is worth about $620,800, and the typical rent is about $2,269 a month.

How educated are people in White Plains, New York?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in White Plains, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Plains, New York?

About 11.2% of people in White Plains, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Plains, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, White Plains, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,948 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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