Westmere, NY

Census Place

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2024 Population

8,334

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

39.4

0.767% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.22%

64.8% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$88,378

2.29% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$313,400

7.62% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

4,694

6.51% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Westmere, 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.

84.4% of the residents in Westmere, NY are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Westmere, NY was $313,400, and the homeownership rate was 52.2%.

Most people in Westmere, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Westmere, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Westmere, NY is home to a population of 8.33k people, from which 84.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 25.1% of Westmere, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.09k people).

In 2024, there were 3.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.63k people) in Westmere, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 989 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.4%

2024 Citizenship

87.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 84.4% of Westmere, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Westmere, NY was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westmere, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.63k ± 677
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.25k ± 456
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
989 ± 516

9.1%

Hispanic Population

758 people

9.1% of the people in Westmere, NY are hispanic (758 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Westmere, 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

25.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.09k people

20.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.55k people

As of 2024, 25.1% of Westmere, NY residents (2.09k 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 Westmere, NY was 20.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
64 ± 53
Gulf War (2001-)
22 ± 35
Korea
15 ± 24

Westmere, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.91 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

95.5% of the population of Westmere, NY has health coverage, with 56% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.0841% 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, 55.8% were men and 44.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.8% were men and 44.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.48%

Uninsured

56%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

0.0841%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westmere, NY grew by 40.2% from 3.2% to 4.48%.

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

Economy

The economy of Westmere, NY employs 4.69k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Westmere, NY were Retail Trade (714 people), Educational Services (588 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (560 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($110,864), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,068), and Manufacturing ($99,457).

Employment

Occupations

4.69k

2024 Value

± 583

6.51%

1 Year growth

± 16.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westmere, NY grew at a rate of 6.51%, from 4.41k employees to 4.69k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westmere, NY, are Sales & Related Occupations (583 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (537 people), and Management Occupations (504 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westmere, 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

4.69k

2024 Value

± 583

6.51%

1 Year growth

± 16.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Westmere, NY grew at a rate of 6.51%, from 4.41k employees to 4.69k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westmere, NY, are Retail Trade (714 people), Educational Services (588 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (560 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westmere, NY, though some of these residents may live in Westmere, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,709

Median earning men ± $18,292

$48,596

Median earning women ± $8,208

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($132,935), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,727), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,674).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($80,568), Manufacturing ($67,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,058).

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 Westmere, 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 Westmere, NY was $313,400 in 2024, which is 0.942 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $291,200 to $313,400, a 7.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Westmere, NY is 52.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Westmere, NY have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westmere, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$313,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$26,589

$1,843

Median Property Taxes

±$319

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

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

Rent vs Own

52.2%

Homeownership

2024

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 52.2% of the housing units in Westmere, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westmere, 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.

$88,378

Median Household Income

± $11,148

3.53k

Number of Households

± 497

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.53k households in Westmere, NY grew to $88,378 from the previous year's value of $86,398.

The following chart displays the households in Westmere, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Westmere, 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 (74.8%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (8.03%)

In 2024, 74.8% of workers in Westmere, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.03%).

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

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westmere, NY have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.423% of the workforce in Westmere, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westmere, NY (601 out of 8.33k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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.