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White Plains

New York · 59,559 residents · 9.737 sq mi
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White Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $558,100. Households here earn about 36% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

59,559
+12%since 2000
from 53,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,117 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 5,451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
40.9
+7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
48K51K55K58K62K1990201020202024White Plains
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,715
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$56,195
+66%since 2000
from $33,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$558,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,781
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $879 in 2000
US average: $1,124
51.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
48.9% rent
5.8
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(26,242)
Black11.3%(6,746)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(19,426)
Asian8%(4,747)
Other2.8%(1,684)
Diversity Score84%(50,006)
84
+11%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
26.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
53.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
15.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
66.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
48.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
31.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
8.2%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Plains, New York?

White Plains, New York has about 59,559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Plains, New York earns about $96,715 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 $558,100, and the typical rent is about $1,781 a month.

How educated are people in White Plains, New York?

About 51.2% 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 10.1% 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 10,841 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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