Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY

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2024 Population

151,464

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

7.94%

12.8% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$121,719

1.1% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$588,900

2.26% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

71,755

0.412% 1-year decline

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33.6% of the households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.9% of the residents in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are New York Medical College (434 degrees awarded in 2023), Empire Beauty School-Peekskill (33 degrees), and Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary (15 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $588,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY borders Putnam County & Southern Dutchess County PUMA, NY, Rockland County (North)--New City & Congers PUMA, NY, Rockland County (South)--Orangetown, Clarkstown (South) & Ramapo (Southeast) Towns PUMA, NY, Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, and Westchester County (Central) PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 151k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 23.1% of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (35k people).

In 2024, there were 3.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.1k people) in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.6k Other (Hispanic) and 11.7k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Spanish (33,640 households), Italian (2,070 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (1,222 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

75,940

Women

50.1%

75,488

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 151,428 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

89.9%

2024 Citizenship

91.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.9% of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 91.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.1k ± 2.18k
Other (Hispanic)
24.6k ± 2.45k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11.7k ± 1.73k

29.5%

Hispanic Population

44.7k people

29.5% of the people in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are hispanic (44.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ecuador
7,329 ± 2,050 people
Dominican Republic
2,946 ± 1,320 people
Italy
1,664 ± 996 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Ecuador, the natal country of 7,329 Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 2,946 and Italy with 1,664.

Foreign-Born Population

23.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

35k people

21.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

32k people

As of 2024, 23.1% of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY residents (35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 21.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
33,640 households (23.3%)
Italian
2,070 households (1.44%)
Other Indo-European Languages
1,222 households (0.847%)

33.6% of the households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 23.3% of the households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,359 ± 245
Gulf War (2001-)
546 ± 197
Korea
442 ± 171

Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.49 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

Economy

The economy of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY employs 71.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (6,895 people), Construction (5,830 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,300 people), and the highest paying industries were Farming ($553,827), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($300,030), and Management of companies & enterprises ($236,678).

Males in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $102,897. The income inequality in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.509, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,561

Women

48.2%

37,194

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2023 was 71,755 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

71.8k

2023 Value

−0.412%

1 Year decline

± −0.412%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.412%, from 72.1k employees to 71.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,216 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,031 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,795 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

71.8k

2023 Value

−0.412%

1 Year decline

± −0.412%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.412%, from 72.1k employees to 71.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,895 people), Construction (5,830 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,300 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,433

Median earning men ± $3,814

$61,785

Median earning women ± $2,621

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($158,789), Public Administration ($117,159), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($104,694).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($107,708), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,833), and Manufacturing ($98,068).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Education

In 2023, universities in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY awarded 482 degrees. The student population of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 710 male students and 896 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are White (213 and 47.8%), Asian (72 and 16.1%), Hispanic or Latino (56 and 12.6%), and Unknown (51 and 11.4%).

The largest universities in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are New York Medical College (434 and 90%), Empire Beauty School-Peekskill (33 and 6.85%), and Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary (15 and 3.11%).

The most popular majors in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY are Medicine (206 and 42.7%), Speech-Language Pathology (46 and 9.54%), and Physical Therapy (41 and 8.51%).

The median tuition cost in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $10,050.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,606 students enrolled in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 708 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medicine
206 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was Medicine with 206 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Professional Doctorate from schools in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New York Medical College
434 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Peekskill
33 degrees awarded
Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New York Medical College with 434 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 175 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, which is 0.57 times less than the 307 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 213 degrees mean that there were 2.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 72 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.53% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.41% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (30.6k), Graduate Degree (27.6k), and High School or Equivalent (23.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was $588,900 in 2024, which is 1.77 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $575,900 to $588,900, a 2.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 35.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$588,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$13,974

$37,371

Median Property Taxes

±$1,296

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.5%

Homeownership

2024

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.5% of the housing units in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$121,719

Median Household Income

± $5,513

54.5k

Number of Households

± 1,777

In 2024, the median household income of the 54.5k households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY declined from $121,719 from the previous year's value of $123,077.

The following chart displays the households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.509

2023 Wage GINI in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY

0.509

2022 Wage GINI in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was 0.509 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.118% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (55.3%)
Worked At Home (18.6%)
Public Transit (12.6%)

In 2024, 55.3% of workers in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (12.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (35.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 8.36% of the workforce in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY (11.6k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.4% of the population of Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.385% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,245 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,245 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.59%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.385%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY grew by 29.5% from 4.32% to 5.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.