NEIGHBORHOOD
Westchester Square
New York · New York · 14,680 residents · 0.56 sq mi
The short version
With 14,680 people, Westchester Square is a neighborhood in New York. 23% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 44%. The typical home is worth $711,362. Getting to work takes 44 minutes on average. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Westchester Square; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
14,680
Population density
26,075 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.56 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,503
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,292
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
Information12%
Other services7.7%
Public administration4.3%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Retail trade2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$711,362
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,624
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.6%
77.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.80 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
54.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(810)
Black8.1%(1,187)
Hispanic / Latino59.7%(8,758)
Asian22.2%(3,258)
Other4.5%(667)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(810)
Black8.1%(1,187)
Hispanic / Latino59.7%(8,758)
Asian22.2%(3,258)
Other4.5%(667)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
43.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
44.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Westchester Square, New York, New York?
Westchester Square, New York, New York has about 14,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Westchester Square, New York, New York?
The typical household in Westchester Square, New York, New York earns about $57,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Westchester Square, New York, New York expensive?
In Westchester Square, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $711,362, and the typical rent is about $1,624 a month.
How educated are people in Westchester Square, New York, New York?
About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Westchester Square, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Westchester Square, New York, New York?
About 24.2% of people in Westchester Square, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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New YorkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024