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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Westchester County

New York · 874,866 residents · 430.817 sq mi
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Westchester County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,405. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $282,200. Households here earn about 47% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

874,866
−5%vs 2000
vs 923,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,031 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
862K901K940K979K1.0M1990201020202024Westchester County
20241000K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,405
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,582 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,584
−30%vs 2000
vs $36,726 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$282,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $285,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $839 in 2000
US average: $450
59.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.1% in 2000
40.3% rent
5.8
+30%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(591,776)
Black13.6%(125,227)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(144,124)
Asian4.4%(40,941)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.3%(603,455)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(695,738)
Black13.8%(120,388)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(84,176)
Asian3.6%(31,913)
Other3.1%(26,827)
Diversity Score56%(490,329)
56
−14%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westchester County, New York?

Westchester County, New York has about 874,866 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westchester County, New York?

The typical household in Westchester County, New York earns about $48,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westchester County, New York expensive?

In Westchester County, New York, the median home is worth about $282,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Westchester County, New York?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Westchester County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westchester County, New York?

About 6.8% of people in Westchester County, 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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