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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

White Plains

New York · 48,718 residents · 9.737 sq mi
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White Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,004. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $295,500. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

48,718
−8%vs 2000
vs 53,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,003 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 5,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
48K51K55K58K62K1990201020202024White Plains
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,004
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,545 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,330
−28%vs 2000
vs $33,825 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$295,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $273,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$589
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $879 in 2000
US average: $450
51.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.2% in 2000
48.4% rent
6.7
+44%vs 2000
vs 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(36,116)
Black19.2%(9,343)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(6,382)
Asian2.9%(1,416)
Other3.8%(1,843)
Diversity Score65.8%(32,058)
66
−13%vs 2000
vs 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in White Plains, New York?

White Plains, New York has about 48,718 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in White Plains, New York earns about $44,004 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 $295,500, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in White Plains, New York?

About 37.5% 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 7.7% of people in White Plains, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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