Westbury is a village located in Nassau County New York. Westbury has a 2024 population of 15,715. Westbury is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,809 in 2020.
The average household income in Westbury is $171,055 with a poverty rate of 4.27%. The median age in Westbury is 43.7 years: 43.9 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westbury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,965 | 44.12% |
| Other race | 3,015 | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,987 | 18.92% |
| Two or more races | 1,542 | 9.77% |
| Asian | 1,271 | 8.05% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,186 | 3.02 | 82 | 18 |
| Married | 2,915 | 3.38 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 1,305 | 1.34 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Female | 545 | 4.11 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Male | 421 | 4.32 | 57 | 43 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
82.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 535 | 4.62% |
| Associates Degree | 844 | 7.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,463 | 29.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,014 | 17.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,215 | 19.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 873 | 7.53% |
| Some College | 1,648 | 14.22% |
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 | 4,654 | 4,345 | 2,355 |
| Hispanic | 3,278 | 2,473 | 935 |
| Black | 2,477 | 2,280 | 1,356 |
| Other Race | 2,041 | 1,443 | 527 |
| Asian | 978 | 901 | 678 |
| 2+ Races | 840 | 688 | 348 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,183 | $109,638 | $73,314 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,833 | $93,750 | $86,053 |
| High School Graduate | $40,625 | $48,628 | $36,382 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,173 | $33,297 | $23,216 |
| Overall | $61,454 | $71,503 | $51,890 |
| Some College | $60,633 | $70,856 | $43,906 |
$61,454
Average Earnings
$71,503
Average Male
$51,890
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.73% of Westbury residents speak only English, while 43.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,059 | 333 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic | 5,066 | 233 | 4.6% |
| Other | 3,002 | 174 | 5.8% |
| Black | 2,987 | 87 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 1,271 | 18 | 1.42% |
| Multiple | 1,542 | 10 | 0.65% |
4.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.59%
Male Poverty Rate
4.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westbury is Other, with 5.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westbury is Multiple, with 0.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.05% |
| Some College | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 5.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.79% |
| Male Employed | 2.54% |
| Female Employed | 2.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,870 | $197,283 |
| Households | $125,976 | $171,055 |
| Married Families | $160,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,321 | $81,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
381
Number of Veterans
381
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 161 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 4.68% |
| Black | 67 | 2.46% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
60.3%
Born in Westbury
66.89%
Native Born
33.11%
Foreign Born
11.33%
Non Citizen
21.78%
Naturalized
66.89% of Westbury residents were born in the United States, with 60.3% having been born in New York. 11.33% 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 | 15,598 | -24 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 15,622 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 15,645 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 15,668 | -24 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 15,692 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 15,715 | -24 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 15,739 | -15 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 15,754 | -64 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 15,818 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 15,809 | 458 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 15,351 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 15,353 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 15,356 | 28 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 15,328 | 15 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 15,313 | 23 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 15,290 | 51 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 15,239 | 45 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 15,194 | 48 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 15,146 | 79 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 15,067 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,263 | 1,203 | 9.21% |
| 1990 | 13,060 | -811 | -5.85% |
| 1980 | 13,871 | -1,491 | -9.71% |
| 1970 | 15,362 | 605 | 4.1% |
| 1960 | 14,757 | 7,645 | 107.49% |
| 1950 | 7,112 | 2,588 | 57.21% |
| 1940 | 4,524 | -11,074 | -71% |