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Westchester County

New York · 1,004,457 residents · 430.817 sq mi
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Westchester County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,489. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% 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 $544,100. Households here earn about 40% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,004,457
+9%since 2000
from 923,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,332 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+9%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
862K901K940K979K1.0M1990201020202024Westchester County
20241000K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,489
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,582 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,953
+58%since 2000
from $36,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$544,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,599
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $839 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+22%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(497,684)
Black13%(131,010)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(269,334)
Asian6.5%(64,907)
Other2.9%(28,871)
Diversity Score81.5%(818,479)
Segregation Score45.9%(461,313)
Diversity Score
81
+25%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
25.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westchester County, New York?

Westchester County, New York has about 1,004,457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westchester County, New York earns about $99,489 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 $544,100, and the typical rent is about $1,599 a month.

How educated are people in Westchester County, New York?

About 49.7% 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 8.4% 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 129,591 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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