West Hills is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. West Hills has a 2024 population of 5,065. West Hills is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,225 in 2020.
The average household income in West Hills is $234,642 with a poverty rate of 4.08%. The median age in West Hills is 48.5 years: 47.9 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,367 | 84.99% |
| Asian | 515 | 10.02% |
| Other race | 132 | 2.57% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 1.85% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,918 | 2.66 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Married | 1,235 | 3.06 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 391 | 1.18 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Female | 226 | 2.85 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 66 | 3.21 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
94.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 1.48% |
| Associates Degree | 262 | 6.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,481 | 37.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,279 | 32.53% |
| High School Graduate | 416 | 10.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 358 | 9.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,197 | 3,165 | 2,328 |
| Asian | 420 | 343 | 270 |
| Hispanic | 264 | 243 | 121 |
| Other Race | 102 | 81 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 30 |
| Black | 27 | 21 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 72.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,450 | $121,522 | $68,224 |
| Graduate Degree | $120,833 | $119,809 | $132,404 |
| High School Graduate | $81,442 | $86,853 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,819 | $48,958 | $0 |
| Overall | $96,850 | $109,375 | $71,563 |
| Some College | $72,026 | $80,357 | $0 |
$96,850
Average Earnings
$109,375
Average Male
$71,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.11% of West Hills residents speak only English, while 21.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,144 | 181 | 4.37% |
| Asian | 515 | 12 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic | 374 | 11 | 2.94% |
| Black | 29 | 5 | 17.24% |
4.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.24%
Male Poverty Rate
3.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hills is Black, with 17.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hills is Asian, with 2.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.56% |
| Some College | 3.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 0.83% |
| Male Employed | 0.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $196,853 | $256,516 |
| Households | $183,375 | $234,642 |
| Married Families | $217,386 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,328 | $120,064 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
109
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 2.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
55.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
77.01%
Born in West Hills
86.47%
Native Born
13.53%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
11.31%
Naturalized
86.47% of West Hills residents were born in the United States, with 77.01% having been born in New York. 2.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,065 | -37 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 5,102 | -38 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 5,140 | -95 | -1.81% |
| 2021 | 5,235 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 5,225 | 170 | 3.36% |
| 2019 | 5,055 | -283 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 5,338 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 5,349 | 186 | 3.6% |
| 2016 | 5,163 | 65 | 1.28% |
| 2015 | 5,098 | -26 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 5,124 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 5,130 | -167 | -3.15% |
| 2012 | 5,297 | -29 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 5,326 | -266 | -4.76% |
| 2010 | 5,592 | 0 | 0% |