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 $179,594 with a poverty rate of 3.79%. The median age in Westbury is 44.6 years: 43.9 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westbury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,952 | 37.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,855 | 18.08% |
| Other race | 2,613 | 16.55% |
| Two or more races | 2,513 | 15.92% |
| Asian | 1,800 | 11.4% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,303 | 2.96 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 2,866 | 3.36 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 1,444 | 1.46 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Female | 694 | 3.8 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Male | 299 | 4.35 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 427 | 3.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,017 | 8.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,180 | 26.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,218 | 18.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,139 | 18.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 904 | 7.62% |
| Some College | 1,976 | 16.66% |
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 | 4,073 | 3,394 | 1,354 |
| White | 3,946 | 3,676 | 2,012 |
| Black | 2,327 | 2,118 | 1,043 |
| 2+ Races | 1,772 | 1,584 | 553 |
| Other Race | 1,670 | 1,228 | 490 |
| Asian | 1,410 | 1,270 | 915 |
| Native American | 46 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,286 | $119,444 | $58,586 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,110 | $94,911 | $86,250 |
| High School Graduate | $47,276 | $66,614 | $38,043 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,981 | $36,157 | $23,787 |
| Overall | $63,884 | $77,342 | $47,685 |
| Some College | $63,545 | $72,639 | $46,731 |
$63,884
Average Earnings
$77,342
Average Male
$47,685
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.07% of Westbury residents speak only English, while 49.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,895 | 296 | 5.02% |
| White | 5,007 | 193 | 3.85% |
| Other | 2,605 | 156 | 5.99% |
| Multiple | 2,513 | 106 | 4.22% |
| Black | 2,855 | 91 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 1,800 | 4 | 0.22% |
3.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.93%
Male Poverty Rate
3.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westbury is Other, with 5.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westbury is Asian, with 0.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.64% |
| High School | 7.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.35% |
| Some College | 1.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.22% |
| Male Employed | 3.35% |
| Female Employed | 2.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $164,364 | $206,859 |
| Households | $136,917 | $179,594 |
| Married Families | $184,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,727 | $97,179 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
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
345
Number of Veterans
345
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 148 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 4.98% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 2.16% |
| Black | 44 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
58.75%
Born in Westbury
65.58%
Native Born
34.42%
Foreign Born
10.02%
Non Citizen
24.4%
Naturalized
65.58% of Westbury residents were born in the United States, with 58.75% having been born in New York. 10.02% 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% |