West Nyack is a CDP located in Rockland County New York. West Nyack has a 2024 population of 3,823. West Nyack is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually but its population has decreased by -3.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,970 in 2020.
The average household income in West Nyack is $182,725 with a poverty rate of 2.76%. The median age in West Nyack is 52 years: 50.2 years for males, and 56.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Nyack was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,406 | 70% |
| Other race | 345 | 10.04% |
| Two or more races | 235 | 6.84% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 6.75% |
| Asian | 219 | 6.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,293 | 2.65 | 98.7 | 1.3 |
| Married | 717 | 3.45 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 401 | 1.08 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Male | 131 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 44 | 3.39 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
98.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 3.05% |
| Associates Degree | 254 | 9.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 778 | 30.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 658 | 25.72% |
| High School Graduate | 331 | 12.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 3.75% |
| Some College | 363 | 14.19% |
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 | 1,808 | 1,720 | 1,028 |
| Hispanic | 537 | 455 | 263 |
| Other Race | 203 | 123 | 20 |
| Asian | 142 | 142 | 118 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 98 | 33 |
| Black | 95 | 91 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,426 | $103,354 | $70,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,861 | $201,250 | $89,318 |
| High School Graduate | $60,781 | $61,484 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,147 | $86,103 | $72,179 |
| Some College | $63,208 | $0 | $63,708 |
$80,147
Average Earnings
$86,103
Average Male
$72,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.54% of West Nyack residents speak only English, while 27.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 801 | 76 | 9.49% |
| Multiple | 235 | 75 | 31.91% |
| White | 2,196 | 17 | 0.77% |
| Black | 232 | 2 | 0.86% |
| Other | 345 | 1 | 0.29% |
2.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.51%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Nyack is Multiple, with 31.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Nyack is Other, with 0.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.88% |
| Some College | 2.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $203,077 | $226,009 |
| Households | $136,696 | $182,725 |
| Married Families | $208,994 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,720 | $83,803 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
66
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 2.82% |
| Other Race | 6 | 2.67% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
60.72%
Born in West Nyack
76.14%
Native Born
23.86%
Foreign Born
2.97%
Non Citizen
20.89%
Naturalized
76.14% of West Nyack residents were born in the United States, with 60.72% having been born in New York. 2.97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,823 | 28 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 3,795 | 27 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 3,768 | -80 | -2.08% |
| 2021 | 3,848 | -122 | -3.07% |
| 2020 | 3,970 | 28 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 3,942 | 66 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 3,876 | -71 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 3,947 | -88 | -2.18% |
| 2016 | 4,035 | 96 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 3,939 | 554 | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 3,385 | 151 | 4.67% |
| 2013 | 3,234 | 97 | 3.09% |
| 2012 | 3,137 | -37 | -1.17% |
| 2011 | 3,174 | -265 | -7.71% |
| 2010 | 3,439 | 0 | 0% |