Westchester County, NY

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2023 Population

996,888

0.102% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

0.484% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.88%

4.01% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$118,411

3.28% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$638,400

3.13% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

496,310

0.0294% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Westchester County, NY had a population of 997k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $118,411. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Westchester County, NY declined from 997,904 to 996,888, a −0.102% decrease and its median household income grew from $114,651 to $118,411, a 3.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westchester County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (50%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), Other (Hispanic) (12.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.44%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.01%).

None of the households in Westchester County, 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.

89.8% of the residents in Westchester County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westchester County, NY are Mercy College (2,401 degrees awarded in 2022), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,509 degrees), and Iona University (1,089 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Westchester County, NY was $638,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.

Most people in Westchester County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Westchester County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Westchester County, NY borders Fairfield County, CT, Bergen County, NJ, Bronx County, NY, Nassau County, NY, Putnam County, NY, and Rockland County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Westchester County, NY is home to a population of 997k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 25.4% of Westchester County, NY residents were born outside of the country (254k people).

In 2023, there were 3.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (499k people) in Westchester County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 128k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 122k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.8%

2023 Citizenship

90%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.8% of Westchester County, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Westchester County, NY was 90%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westchester County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
499k ± 1.7k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 1.77k
Other (Hispanic)
122k ± 4.99k

27%

Hispanic Population

269k people

27% of the people in Westchester County, NY are hispanic (269k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westchester County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

25.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

254k people

25.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

254k people

As of 2023, 25.4% of Westchester County, NY residents (254k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westchester County, NY was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,050 ± 570
Gulf War (2001-)
4,445 ± 706
Korea
2,657 ± 339

Westchester County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Westchester County, NY employs 496k people. The largest industries in Westchester County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (82,872 people), Educational Services (64,504 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (56,318 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($175,381), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($140,992), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($116,964).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

496k

2023 Value

± 5,994

0.0294%

1 Year growth

± 1.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westchester County, NY grew at a rate of 0.0294%, from 496k employees to 496k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westchester County, NY, are Management Occupations (71,215 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (45,082 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (45,053 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westchester County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

496k

2023 Value

± 5,994

0.0294%

1 Year growth

± 1.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Westchester County, NY grew at a rate of 0.0294%, from 496k employees to 496k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westchester County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (82,872 people), Educational Services (64,504 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (56,318 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westchester County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Westchester County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$77,093

Median earning men ± $1,376

$59,045

Median earning women ± $1,213

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($171,933), Information ($111,272), and Public Administration ($104,866).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($106,202), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,024), and Public Administration ($86,788).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,195
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,668
Construction
2,391
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.77M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$3.82M
Finance and Insurance
$3.61M
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2022, universities in Westchester County, NY awarded 8,615 degrees. The student population of Westchester County, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 12,019 male students and 19,679 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westchester County, NY are White (3,356 and 40.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,397 and 28.7%), Black or African American (1,456 and 17.4%), and Unknown (457 and 5.47%).

The largest universities in Westchester County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Mercy College (2,401 and 27.9%), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,509 and 17.5%), and Iona University (1,089 and 12.6%).

The most popular majors in Westchester County, NY are General Business Administration & Management (779 and 9.04%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (609 and 7.07%), and Registered Nursing (596 and 6.92%).

The median tuition costs in Westchester County, NY are $30,089 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Westchester County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 31,698 (37.9% men and 62.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 31,698 students enrolled in Westchester County, NY, 37.9% men and 62.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,185 records, of which 58.2% were women and 41.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
464 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
430 degrees awarded
General Psychology
342 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westchester County, NY was Registered Nursing with 464 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Westchester County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mercy College
2,401 degrees awarded
SUNY Westchester Community College
1,509 degrees awarded
Iona University
1,089 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercy College with 2,401 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,904 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westchester County, NY, which is 0.508 times less than the 5,711 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,356 degrees mean that there were 1.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,397 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 ($30,089) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,118) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) 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

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

Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

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, NY was $638,400 in 2023, which is 2.1 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $619,000 to $638,400, a 3.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Westchester County, NY is 62.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Westchester County, NY have an average commute time of 34.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westchester County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westchester County, NY is $118,411. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Westchester County, NY was Census Tract 47 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 55, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

In 2023, 23.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Westchester County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.416%.

Housing

Property

$638,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,219

$230,294

Median Property Taxes

±$3,320

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, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

62.2%

Homeownership

2023

59.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.2% of the housing units in Westchester County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 47
Census Tract 54
Census Tract 55

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westchester County, NY was Census Tract 47 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 55, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Westchester County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$118,411

Median Household Income

± $1,860

370k

Number of Households

± 5,068

In 2023, the median household income of the 370k households in Westchester County, NY grew to $118,411 from the previous year's value of $114,651.

The following chart displays the households in Westchester County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westchester County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (51.6%)
Public Transit (17.7%)
Worked At Home (17.3%)

In 2023, 51.6% of workers in Westchester County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (17.7%) and those who worked at home (17.3%).

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

34.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westchester County, NY have a longer commute time (34.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.35% of the workforce in Westchester County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westchester County, 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, 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, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 23.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Westchester County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.416%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westchester County, NY (86.7k out of 976k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westchester County, NY is Hispanic, followed by White 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.4% of the children was living in poverty in Westchester County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

95% of the population of Westchester County, NY has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.281% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Westchester County, NY see 721 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.414% decrease from the previous year (724 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 927 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 232 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

721 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Westchester County, NY

Primary care physicians in Westchester County, NY see an average of 721 patients per year. This represents a 0.414% decrease from the previous year (724 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.98%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

0.281%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westchester County, NY grew by 2.13% from 4.88% to 4.98%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.7 in Westchester County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Westchester County, NY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 21.3% in Westchester County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Westchester County, NY.