Westmere is a CDP located in Albany County New York. Westmere has a 2024 population of 7,884. Westmere is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 13.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,961 in 2020.
The average household income in Westmere is $129,201 with a poverty rate of 4.38%. The median age in Westmere is 39.1 years: 37.9 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westmere was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,091 | 66.85% |
| Two or more races | 809 | 10.62% |
| Asian | 798 | 10.48% |
| Black or African American | 581 | 7.63% |
| Other race | 281 | 3.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,416 | 2.21 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 1,485 | 1.12 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Married | 1,259 | 3.1 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Female | 397 | 3.14 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Male | 275 | 2.68 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
51.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 2.31% |
| Associates Degree | 713 | 13.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,475 | 27.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,102 | 20.85% |
| High School Graduate | 927 | 17.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 1.25% |
| Some College | 880 | 16.65% |
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 | 3,928 | 3,796 | 1,987 |
| Asian | 493 | 459 | 311 |
| Black | 365 | 365 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 325 | 325 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 198 | 117 |
| Other Race | 119 | 119 | 78 |
| Islander | 22 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 65.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,888 | $87,469 | $75,615 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,235 | $95,481 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,905 | $48,464 | $19,209 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,227 | $18,507 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,529 | $74,296 | $51,116 |
| Some College | $42,422 | $44,207 | $36,758 |
$62,529
Average Earnings
$74,296
Average Male
$51,116
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.8% of Westmere residents speak only English, while 20.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 798 | 117 | 14.66% |
| White | 5,028 | 93 | 1.85% |
| Multiple | 809 | 64 | 7.91% |
| Islander | 56 | 56 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 458 | 28 | 6.11% |
| Black | 581 | 3 | 0.52% |
4.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.65%
Male Poverty Rate
4.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westmere is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westmere is Black, with 0.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.72% |
| Some College | 8.16% |
| High School | 4.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 2.29% |
| Female Employed | 2.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,874 | $160,247 |
| Households | $86,398 | $129,201 |
| Married Families | $123,550 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,287 | $84,288 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
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
201
Number of Veterans
201
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 4.33% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 12.77% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.9%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
69.3%
Born in Westmere
79.71%
Native Born
20.29%
Foreign Born
12.95%
Non Citizen
7.34%
Naturalized
79.71% of Westmere residents were born in the United States, with 69.3% having been born in New York. 12.95% 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 | 7,884 | 43 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 7,841 | 43 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 7,798 | 68 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 7,730 | 769 | 11.05% |
| 2020 | 6,961 | 28 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 6,933 | -68 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 7,001 | 51 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 6,950 | 172 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 6,778 | 20 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,758 | -308 | -4.36% |
| 2014 | 7,066 | 120 | 1.73% |
| 2013 | 6,946 | 24 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 6,922 | -248 | -3.46% |
| 2011 | 7,170 | -114 | -1.57% |
| 2010 | 7,284 | 0 | 0% |