White Plains, NY

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2022 Population
59,421
0.0521% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
41.4
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
10%
18.9% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$109,551
4.48% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$612,800
9.6% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
30,986
0.411% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, White Plains, NY had a population of 59.4k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $109,551. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of White Plains, NY declined from 59,452 to 59,421, a −0.0521% decrease and its median household income grew from $104,849 to $109,551, a 4.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in White Plains, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.5%), Other (Hispanic) (16.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.48%), and White (Hispanic) (7.32%).

None of the households in White Plains, 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.

87.6% of the residents in White Plains, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in White Plains, NY are The College of Westchester (235 degrees awarded in 2022), New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa (137 degrees), and Center for Ultrasound Research & Education (47 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in White Plains, NY was $612,800, and the homeownership rate was 53.2%.

Most people in White Plains, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in White Plains, NY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

White Plains, NY is home to a population of 59.4k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 30.8% of White Plains, NY residents were born outside of the country (18.3k people).

In 2022, there were 2.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27k people) in White Plains, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.71k Other (Hispanic) and 7.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87.6%
2022 Citizenship
87.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 87.6% of White Plains, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in White Plains, NY was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White Plains, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    27k ± 1.68k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    9.71k ± 1.52k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.19k ± 1.08k
31.3%
Hispanic Population
18.6k people

In 2022, there were 2.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27k people) in White Plains, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.71k Other (Hispanic) and 7.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

31.3% of the people in White Plains, NY are hispanic (18.6k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    505,872 ± 17,239 people
  2. China
    415,960 ± 15,668 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

30.8%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
18.3k people
29.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
17.8k people

As of 2022, 30.8% of White Plains, NY residents (18.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in White Plains, NY was 29.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    439 ± 131
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    206 ± 245
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    189 ± 95

White Plains, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of White Plains, NY employs 31k people. The largest industries in White Plains, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,286 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,994 people), and Educational Services (3,443 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($119,400), Information ($115,890), and Finance & Insurance ($114,632).

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.

Occupations

31k
2022 Value
± 1,543
−0.411%
1 Year decline
± 7.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in White Plains, NY declined at a rate of −0.411%, from 31.1k employees to 31k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White Plains, NY, are Management Occupations (3,631 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,817 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,782 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White Plains, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

31k
2022 Value
± 1,543
−0.411%
1 Year decline
± 7.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in White Plains, NY declined at a rate of −0.411%, from 31.1k employees to 31k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White Plains, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,286 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,994 people), and Educational Services (3,443 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White Plains, NY, though some of these residents may live in White Plains, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$75,313
Median earning men ± $12,126
$57,133
Median earning women ± $5,203

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($138,162), Public Administration ($119,155), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,903).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($127,857), Information ($116,011), and Wholesale Trade ($94,535).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

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.

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer
Senator from New York3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator from New York1
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.

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US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in White Plains, NY awarded 419 degrees. The student population of White Plains, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 263 male students and 924 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in White Plains, NY are Hispanic or Latino (175 and 41.8%), followed by Black or African American (124 and 29.6%), White (81 and 19.3%), and Two or More Races (16 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in White Plains, NY by number of degrees awarded are The College of Westchester (235 and 56.1%), New York School of Esthetics & Day Spa (137 and 32.7%), and Center for Ultrasound Research & Education (47 and 11.2%).

The most popular majors in White Plains, NY are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (137 and 32.7%), General Business Administration & Management (66 and 15.8%), and Medical Assistant (52 and 12.4%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in White Plains, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,187 (22.2% men and 77.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,187 students enrolled in White Plains, NY, 22.2% men and 77.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 553 records, of which 76.3% were women and 23.7% men.

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Concentrations

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in White Plains, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 32 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 235 degrees awarded
  2. 137 degrees awarded
  3. 47 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The College of Westchester with 235 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 66 men were awarded degrees from institutions in White Plains, NY, which is 0.187 times less than the 353 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 175 degrees mean that there were 1.41 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 124 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,113) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,485) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in White Plains, NY was $612,800 in 2022, which is 2.17 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $559,100 to $612,800, a 9.6% increase. The homeownership rate in White Plains, NY is 53.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in White Plains, NY have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White Plains, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in White Plains, NY is $109,551. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in White Plains, NY was Census Tract 97.03 with a value of $203,984, followed by Census Tract 96 and Census Tract 97.01, with respective values of $186,406 and $176,324.

Property

$612,800
Median Property Value 2022
±$26,801
$12,802
Median Property Taxes
±$874

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

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Rent vs Own

53.2%
Homeownership
2022
63.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 53.2% of the housing units in White Plains, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.1%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 97.03
  2. Census Tract 96
  3. Census Tract 97.01

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in White Plains, NY was Census Tract 97.03 with a value of $203,984, followed by Census Tract 96 and Census Tract 97.01, with respective values of $186,406 and $176,324.

The following map shows all of the places in White Plains, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$109,551
Median Household Income
± $11,153
24.1k
Number of Households
± 1,263

In 2022, the median household income of the 24.1k households in White Plains, NY grew to $109,551 from the previous year's value of $104,849.

The following chart displays the households in White Plains, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for White Plains, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (50.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.5%)
  3. Public Transit (13.7%)

In 2022, 50.8% of workers in White Plains, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (13.7%).

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Commute Time

28 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White Plains, NY have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.58% of the workforce in White Plains, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White Plains, NY (5.89k out of 58.6k 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

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Health

93.4% of the population of White Plains, NY has health coverage, with 52.7% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.393% 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.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.61%
Uninsured
52.7%
Employer Coverage
14.1%
Medicaid
15.2%
Medicare
10.9%
Non-Group
0.393%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in White Plains, NY declined by 5.2% from 6.98% to 6.61%.

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