West Haverstraw is a village located in Rockland County New York. West Haverstraw has a 2024 population of 10,604. West Haverstraw is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,675 in 2020.
The average household income in West Haverstraw is $109,550 with a poverty rate of 12.56%. The median age in West Haverstraw is 39 years: 37.3 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Haverstraw was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,379 | 31.69% |
| Other race | 3,148 | 29.52% |
| Two or more races | 2,237 | 20.98% |
| Black or African American | 1,503 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 359 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.35% |
| 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 | 3,184 | 3.32 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 1,546 | 4.26 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 1,014 | 1.33 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Female | 539 | 4.35 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Male | 85 | 3.22 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
3.98
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 328 | 4.73% |
| Associates Degree | 697 | 10.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,417 | 20.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 494 | 7.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,779 | 25.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 745 | 10.74% |
| Some College | 1,477 | 21.29% |
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 | 4,024 | 3,086 | 896 |
| Other Race | 1,809 | 1,337 | 492 |
| White | 1,603 | 1,512 | 471 |
| 2+ Races | 1,460 | 1,320 | 304 |
| Black | 936 | 905 | 320 |
| Asian | 282 | 282 | 176 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,677 | $80,691 | $58,258 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,988 | $0 | $99,563 |
| High School Graduate | $39,289 | $82,514 | $37,516 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,476 | $45,693 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,805 | $53,967 | $38,566 |
| Some College | $48,156 | $52,083 | $37,031 |
$45,805
Average Earnings
$53,967
Average Male
$38,566
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.08% of West Haverstraw residents speak only English, while 57.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,660 | 1,055 | 15.84% |
| Multiple | 2,237 | 780 | 34.87% |
| Other | 3,050 | 255 | 8.36% |
| White | 1,881 | 116 | 6.17% |
| Black | 1,501 | 103 | 6.86% |
12.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
17.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Haverstraw is Multiple, with 34.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Haverstraw is White, with 6.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.89% |
| Some College | 9.21% |
| High School | 8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 3.52% |
| Male Employed | 1.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,478 | $129,064 |
| Households | $86,167 | $109,550 |
| Married Families | $133,629 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,474 | $60,230 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
127
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 1.03% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 1.85% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
5%
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
58.43%
Born in West Haverstraw
70.57%
Native Born
29.43%
Foreign Born
15.61%
Non Citizen
13.81%
Naturalized
70.57% of West Haverstraw residents were born in the United States, with 58.43% having been born in New York. 15.61% 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 | 10,516 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 10,533 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 10,551 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 10,569 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 10,586 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 10,604 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 10,622 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 10,655 | -38 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 10,693 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 10,675 | 456 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 10,219 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 10,225 | -37 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 10,262 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 10,256 | -41 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,297 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 10,301 | 20 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 10,281 | 49 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 10,232 | 27 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 10,205 | 57 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 10,148 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,295 | 1,112 | 12.11% |
| 1990 | 9,183 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 1980 | 9,181 | 623 | 7.28% |
| 1970 | 8,558 | 3,538 | 70.48% |
| 1960 | 5,020 | 1,921 | 61.99% |
| 1950 | 3,099 | 566 | 22.35% |
| 1940 | 2,533 | -301 | -10.62% |
| 1930 | 2,834 | -7,682 | -73.05% |