Westchester County, New York's estimated 2024 population is 989,898 with a growth rate of -0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Westchester County, New York is the 7th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 950,760 and has seen a growth of 4.12% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 985,303 | -919 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 986,222 | -919 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 987,141 | -919 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 988,060 | -919 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 988,979 | -919 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 989,898 | -919 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 990,817 | -919 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 991,736 | -8,120 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 999,856 | -1,597 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 1,001,453 | 32,986 | 3.41% |
| 2019 | 968,467 | -461 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 968,928 | -1,105 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 970,033 | -428 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 970,461 | 1,570 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 968,891 | 1,711 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 967,180 | 2,467 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 964,713 | 4,982 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 959,731 | 3,308 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 956,423 | 5,663 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 950,760 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 874,866 | 8,267 | 0.95% |
| 1980 | 866,599 | -27,505 | -3.08% |
| 1970 | 894,104 | 85,213 | 10.53% |
| 1960 | 808,891 | 183,075 | 29.25% |
| 1950 | 625,816 | 52,258 | 9.11% |
| 1940 | 573,558 | 52,611 | 10.1% |
| 1930 | 520,947 | 176,511 | 51.25% |
| 1920 | 344,436 | 61,381 | 21.69% |
| 1910 | 283,055 | 98,798 | 53.62% |
| 1900 | 184,257 | 37,485 | 25.54% |
| 1890 | 146,772 | 37,784 | 34.67% |
| 1880 | 108,988 | -22,360 | -17.02% |
| 1870 | 131,348 | 31,851 | 32.01% |
| 1860 | 99,497 | 41,234 | 70.77% |
| 1850 | 58,263 | 9,577 | 19.67% |
| 1840 | 48,686 | 12,230 | 33.55% |
| 1830 | 36,456 | 3,818 | 11.7% |
| 1820 | 32,638 | 2,366 | 7.82% |
| 1810 | 30,272 | 2,899 | 10.59% |
| 1800 | 27,373 | 3,370 | 14.04% |
| 1790 | 24,003 | -961,300 | -97.56% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 571,908 | 57.31% |
| Black or African American | 145,484 | 14.58% |
| Other race | 125,547 | 12.58% |
| Two or more races | 88,983 | 8.92% |
| Asian | 62,024 | 6.22% |
| Native American | 3,824 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.01% |
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 | 367,740 | 2.64 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 189,542 | 3.37 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 116,516 | 1.18 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Female | 45,791 | 3.24 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 15,891 | 3.06 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36,378 | 5.23% |
| Associates Degree | 46,563 | 6.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177,680 | 25.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 182,084 | 26.2% |
| High School Graduate | 124,239 | 17.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38,013 | 5.47% |
| Some College | 90,107 | 12.96% |
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 | 376,748 | 358,617 | 237,209 |
| Hispanic | 160,707 | 120,289 | 44,382 |
| Black | 100,897 | 88,181 | 36,777 |
| Other Race | 79,147 | 54,298 | 17,425 |
| 2+ Races | 50,902 | 42,705 | 20,538 |
| Asian | 45,626 | 43,085 | 34,046 |
| Native American | 2,805 | 1,984 | 610 |
| Islander | 97 | 97 | 6 |
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 74.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,703 | $102,384 | $72,781 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,105 | $148,881 | $93,344 |
| High School Graduate | $41,422 | $50,499 | $30,983 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,944 | $37,134 | $24,668 |
| Overall | $68,864 | $78,562 | $58,664 |
| Some College | $50,624 | $59,080 | $41,820 |
$68,864
Average Earnings
$78,562
Average Male
$58,664
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.82% of Westchester County, New York residents speak only English, while 34.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 252,562 | 32,369 | 12.82% |
| White | 501,068 | 23,532 | 4.7% |
| Black | 140,136 | 21,998 | 15.7% |
| Other | 123,374 | 17,183 | 13.93% |
| Multiple | 87,259 | 9,389 | 10.76% |
| Asian | 61,545 | 3,811 | 6.19% |
| Native | 3,763 | 497 | 13.21% |
8.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.33%
Male Poverty Rate
9.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westchester County, New York is Black, with 15.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westchester County, New York is White, with 4.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.15% |
| High School | 12.06% |
| Some College | 8.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.82% |
| Female Employed | 4.36% |
| Male Employed | 2.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $147,091 | $220,660 |
| Households | $114,651 | $180,479 |
| Married Families | $181,578 | $259,244 |
| Non Families | $56,750 | $87,185 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25,616
Number of Veterans
23,971
Male Veterans
1,645
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7,727 |
| Second Gulf War | 4,523 |
| First Gulf War | 3,495 |
| Korea | 3,129 |
| World War II | 1,276 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10,413 |
| 65 to 74 | 5,118 |
| 35 to 54 | 5,065 |
| 55 to 64 | 3,261 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,759 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,235 | 3.93% |
| Black | 4,017 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,400 | 1.82% |
| Other Race | 1,361 | 1.48% |
| 2+ Races | 1,291 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 665 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 47 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
6%
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
58.59%
Born in Westchester County, New York
74.42%
Native Born
25.58%
Foreign Born
10.05%
Non Citizen
15.53%
Naturalized
74.42% of Westchester County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 58.59% having been born in New York. 10.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.