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Westchester County

New York · 923,459 residents · 430.817 sq mi
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Westchester County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,582. 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 $285,800. Households here earn about 47% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
923,459
+6%since 1990
from 874,866 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,144 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,031 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+3%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
862K901K940K979K1.0M1990201020202024Westchester County
20241000K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,582
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,405 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,726
+44%since 1990
from $25,584 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $600 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
39.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−23%since 1990
from 5.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(695,738)
Black13.8%(120,388)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(84,176)
Asian3.6%(31,913)
Diversity Score56%(490,329)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(591,776)
Black13.6%(125,227)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(144,124)
Asian4.4%(40,941)
Diversity Score65.3%(603,455)
Diversity Score
65
+17%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 35.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$596,900+109%
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WESTCHESTER COUNTY VS
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Home value$623,000+118%
Population977,026−4%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westchester County, New York?

Westchester County, New York has about 923,459 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Westchester County, New York earns about $63,582 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 $285,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Westchester County, New York?

About 40.9% 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 8.8% of people in Westchester County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westchester County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Westchester County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48,593 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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