Port Chester is a village located in Westchester County New York. Port Chester has a 2024 population of 30,253. Port Chester is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,576 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Chester is $120,876 with a poverty rate of 14.27%. The median age in Port Chester is 38.2 years: 37.5 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Chester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,627 | 40.36% |
| Other race | 10,605 | 33.89% |
| Two or more races | 4,733 | 15.13% |
| Black or African American | 2,383 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 649 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 291 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,211 | 3.04 | 45 | 55 |
| Married | 5,310 | 3.77 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Non Family | 2,774 | 1.33 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 1,456 | 3.65 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 671 | 2.96 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
3.47
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,720 | 7.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,509 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,535 | 20.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,657 | 12.3% |
| High School Graduate | 5,204 | 24.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,891 | 13.38% |
| Some College | 3,094 | 14.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,290 | 8,311 | 2,273 |
| Other Race | 6,880 | 4,685 | 1,063 |
| White | 6,847 | 6,509 | 3,746 |
| 2+ Races | 2,784 | 1,923 | 704 |
| Black | 1,751 | 1,533 | 757 |
| Asian | 490 | 368 | 279 |
| Native American | 270 | 164 | 65 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,016 | $83,574 | $78,684 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,641 | $85,552 | $79,111 |
| High School Graduate | $34,283 | $40,734 | $27,882 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,739 | $36,406 | $20,042 |
| Overall | $46,788 | $53,455 | $36,978 |
| Some College | $43,021 | $52,553 | $29,222 |
$46,788
Average Earnings
$53,455
Average Male
$36,978
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.95% of Port Chester residents speak only English, while 63.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,513 | 3,412 | 17.49% |
| Other | 10,566 | 1,770 | 16.75% |
| Multiple | 4,725 | 591 | 12.51% |
| White | 8,304 | 469 | 5.65% |
| Black | 2,371 | 340 | 14.34% |
| Native | 291 | 260 | 89.35% |
| Asian | 649 | 232 | 35.75% |
14.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.93%
Male Poverty Rate
15.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Chester is Native, with 89.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Chester is White, with 5.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.47% |
| High School | 18.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.78% |
| Some College | 6.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.13% |
| Female Employed | 7.11% |
| Male Employed | 4.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,522 | $129,135 |
| Households | $92,116 | $120,876 |
| Married Families | $110,142 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,361 | $79,588 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
645
Number of Veterans
645
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 281 |
| Korea | 178 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| World War II | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 304 |
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 404 | 3.85% |
| Other Race | 129 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 0.87% |
| Black | 112 | 5.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.59%
Born in Port Chester
56.89%
Native Born
43.11%
Foreign Born
23.09%
Non Citizen
20.03%
Naturalized
56.89% of Port Chester residents were born in the United States, with 42.59% having been born in New York. 23.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,599 | -331 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 28,930 | -331 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 29,261 | -330 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 29,591 | -331 | -1.11% |
| 2025 | 29,922 | -331 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 30,253 | -331 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 30,584 | -285 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 30,869 | -454 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 31,323 | -253 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 31,576 | 2,445 | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 29,131 | -135 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 29,266 | -82 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 29,348 | -90 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 29,438 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 29,401 | 49 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 29,352 | 60 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 29,292 | 140 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 29,152 | 39 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 29,113 | 158 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 28,955 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,867 | 3,139 | 12.69% |
| 1990 | 24,728 | 1,163 | 4.94% |
| 1980 | 23,565 | -2,238 | -8.67% |
| 1970 | 25,803 | 843 | 3.38% |
| 1960 | 24,960 | 990 | 4.13% |
| 1950 | 23,970 | 897 | 3.89% |
| 1940 | 23,073 | 411 | 1.81% |
| 1930 | 22,662 | 6,089 | 36.74% |
| 1920 | 16,573 | 3,764 | 29.39% |
| 1910 | 12,809 | 5,369 | 72.16% |
| 1900 | 7,440 | 2,166 | 41.07% |
| 1890 | 5,274 | 2,020 | 62.08% |
| 1880 | 3,254 | -543 | -14.3% |
| 1870 | 3,797 | -24,802 | -86.72% |