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White Plains

New York · 56,853 residents · 9.737 sq mi
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White Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,522. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $510,400. Households here earn about 32% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,853
+7%since 2000
from 53,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,839 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K51K55K58K62K1990201020202024White Plains
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,522
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,545 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,938
+30%since 2000
from $33,825 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$510,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $879 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+49%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(27,805)
Black13.2%(7,502)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(16,839)
Asian6.3%(3,587)
Other2%(1,132)
Diversity Score81.4%(46,296)
Diversity Score
81
+7%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
20.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
29.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Plains, New York?

White Plains, New York has about 56,853 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Plains, New York earns about $73,522 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 $510,400, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in White Plains, New York?

About 46.7% 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 8.9% 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 8,135 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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