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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

White Plains

New York · 53,077 residents · 9.737 sq mi
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White Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,545. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $273,000. Households here earn about 35% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

53,077
+9%since 1990
from 48,718 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,451 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 5,003 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+3%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
48K51K55K58K62K1990201020202024White Plains
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,545
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,004 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,825
+39%since 1990
from $24,330 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$273,000
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$879
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $589 in 1990
US average: $602
52.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 51.6% in 1990
47.8% rent
4.7
−31%since 1990
from 6.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(36,116)
Black19.2%(9,343)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(6,382)
Asian2.9%(1,416)
Diversity Score65.8%(32,058)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(28,743)
Black15.3%(8,138)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(12,476)
Asian4.5%(2,371)
Diversity Score75.8%(40,221)
76
+15%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 37.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 22.9 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 White Plains, New York?

White Plains, New York has about 53,077 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in White Plains, New York earns about $58,545 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 $273,000, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in White Plains, New York?

About 41.1% 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 9.8% 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 4,359 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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