White Plains is a city located in Westchester County New York. White Plains has a 2024 population of 61,903. White Plains is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 4.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 59,443 in 2020.
The average household income in White Plains is $158,516 with a poverty rate of 10.04%. The median age in White Plains is 41.4 years: 39.3 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Plains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,392 | 52.83% |
| Other race | 10,499 | 17.67% |
| Black or African American | 7,642 | 12.86% |
| Two or more races | 5,173 | 8.71% |
| Asian | 4,563 | 7.68% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.05% |
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 | 24,062 | 2.41 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Married | 10,978 | 3.26 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Non Family | 9,625 | 1.15 | 46 | 54 |
| Female | 2,448 | 3.28 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 1,011 | 3.06 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,271 | 5.21% |
| Associates Degree | 2,872 | 6.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,822 | 24.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,323 | 28.25% |
| High School Graduate | 7,668 | 17.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,511 | 5.76% |
| Some College | 5,147 | 11.8% |
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 | 21,048 | 20,301 | 14,670 |
| Hispanic | 12,789 | 9,574 | 2,928 |
| Other Race | 7,180 | 4,994 | 1,294 |
| Black | 5,179 | 4,441 | 1,957 |
| Asian | 3,893 | 3,731 | 3,128 |
| 2+ Races | 3,167 | 2,498 | 950 |
| Native American | 54 | 22 | 0 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,970 | $94,752 | $81,741 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,969 | $135,869 | $87,890 |
| High School Graduate | $43,261 | $51,026 | $29,437 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,411 | $29,560 | $21,318 |
| Overall | $68,011 | $79,588 | $57,783 |
| Some College | $47,726 | $53,475 | $33,666 |
$68,011
Average Earnings
$79,588
Average Male
$57,783
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.79% of White Plains residents speak only English, while 40.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,368 | 2,712 | 14.76% |
| Black | 7,510 | 1,496 | 19.92% |
| Other | 10,393 | 1,344 | 12.93% |
| White | 26,650 | 1,280 | 4.8% |
| Multiple | 5,123 | 813 | 15.87% |
| Asian | 4,528 | 386 | 8.52% |
10.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.03%
Male Poverty Rate
12.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Plains is Black, with 19.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Plains is White, with 4.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.71% |
| High School | 12.19% |
| Some College | 9.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.13% |
| Female Employed | 5.42% |
| Male Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,335 | $186,970 |
| Households | $109,551 | $158,516 |
| Married Families | $168,354 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,685 | $108,908 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,459
Number of Veterans
1,334
Male Veterans
125
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 446 |
| First Gulf War | 213 |
| Second Gulf War | 189 |
| World War II | 159 |
| Korea | 125 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 643 |
| 35 to 54 | 341 |
| 65 to 74 | 278 |
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,070 | 4.01% |
| Black | 280 | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 0.98% |
| Other Race | 90 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 0.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
55.15%
Born in White Plains
69.14%
Native Born
30.86%
Foreign Born
12.43%
Non Citizen
18.43%
Naturalized
69.14% of White Plains residents were born in the United States, with 55.15% having been born in New York. 12.43% 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 | 64,978 | 615 | 0.96% |
| 2028 | 64,363 | 615 | 0.96% |
| 2027 | 63,748 | 615 | 0.97% |
| 2026 | 63,133 | 615 | 0.98% |
| 2025 | 62,518 | 615 | 0.99% |
| 2024 | 61,903 | 615 | 1% |
| 2023 | 61,288 | 1,893 | 3.19% |
| 2022 | 59,395 | -190 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 59,585 | 142 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 59,443 | 1,318 | 2.27% |
| 2019 | 58,125 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 58,131 | -226 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 58,357 | 399 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 57,958 | -16 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 57,974 | 285 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 57,689 | 86 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 57,603 | 391 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 57,212 | 71 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 57,141 | 238 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 56,903 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 53,077 | 4,359 | 8.95% |
| 1990 | 48,718 | 1,719 | 3.66% |
| 1980 | 46,999 | -3,347 | -6.65% |
| 1970 | 50,346 | -139 | -0.28% |
| 1960 | 50,485 | 7,019 | 16.15% |
| 1950 | 43,466 | 3,139 | 7.78% |
| 1940 | 40,327 | 4,497 | 12.55% |
| 1930 | 35,830 | 14,799 | 70.37% |
| 1920 | 21,031 | 5,082 | 31.86% |
| 1910 | 15,949 | 8,050 | 101.91% |
| 1900 | 7,899 | 3,857 | 95.42% |
| 1890 | 4,042 | -60,936 | -93.78% |