Westhampton, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population

3,900

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

52.2

2.96% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.18%

47.9% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$119,886

8.57% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$1.02M

3.86% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,434

2.45% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Westhampton, 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.

93.2% of the residents in Westhampton, NY are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Westhampton, NY was $1.02M, and the homeownership rate was 92.6%.

Most people in Westhampton, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Westhampton, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Westhampton, NY is home to a population of 3.9k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.1% of Westhampton, NY residents were born outside of the country (473 people).

In 2024, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.91k people) in Westhampton, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 262 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 255 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2024 Citizenship

93.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.2% of Westhampton, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westhampton, NY was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westhampton, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.91k ± 805
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
262 ± 216
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
255 ± 246

7.33%

Hispanic Population

286 people

7.33% of the people in Westhampton, NY are hispanic (286 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Westhampton, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
492,198 ± 17,010 people
China
414,597 ± 15,642 people
Jamaica
229,554 ± 11,695 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

Foreign-Born Population

12.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

473 people

12.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

471 people

As of 2024, 12.1% of Westhampton, NY residents (473 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 Westhampton, NY was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
61 ± 53
Korea
18 ± 23
Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 21

Westhampton, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.39 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Westhampton, NY.

Health

96.7% of the population of Westhampton, NY has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 27.6% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 0.186% 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, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 14.5% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.27%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

27.6%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

0.186%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westhampton, NY grew by 5.97% from 3.08% to 3.27%.

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

Economy

The economy of Westhampton, NY employs 1.43k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Westhampton, NY were Retail Trade (427 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (175 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (167 people), and the highest paying industries were Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($160,000), Finance & Insurance ($121,250), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($120,536).

Employment

Occupations

1.43k

2024 Value

± 289

−2.45%

1 Year decline

± 29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westhampton, NY declined at a rate of −2.45%, from 1.47k employees to 1.43k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westhampton, NY, are Sales & Related Occupations (414 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (142 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (131 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westhampton, 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

1.43k

2024 Value

± 289

−2.45%

1 Year decline

± 29%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westhampton, NY declined at a rate of −2.45%, from 1.47k employees to 1.43k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westhampton, NY, are Retail Trade (427 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (175 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (167 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westhampton, NY, though some of these residents may live in Westhampton, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,017

Median earning men ± $7,397

$60,469

Median earning women ± $37,213

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($102,098), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,105), and Construction ($59,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,333), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,109), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($47,788).

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Westhampton, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.565%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Westhampton, NY was $1.02M in 2024, which is 3.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $980,400 to $1.02M, a 3.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Westhampton, NY is 92.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Westhampton, NY have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westhampton, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.02M

Median Property Value 2024

±$88,299

$1,212

Median Property Taxes

±$232

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

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

Rent vs Own

92.6%

Homeownership

2024

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 92.6% of the housing units in Westhampton, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 92.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westhampton, 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.

$119,886

Median Household Income

± $35,124

1.31k

Number of Households

± 244

In 2024, the median household income of the 1.31k households in Westhampton, NY declined from $119,886 from the previous year's value of $131,125.

The following chart displays the households in Westhampton, 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 $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.492

2024 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (59.3%)
Worked At Home (22.3%)
Public Transit (8.23%)

In 2024, 59.3% of workers in Westhampton, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.23%).

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

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westhampton, NY have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.2% of the workforce in Westhampton, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westhampton, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westhampton, NY (308 out of 3.77k 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 6 - 11, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westhampton, NY is White, followed by Two Or More 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.