Westchester County, New York
NY · FIPS 36119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 999,677 | — | #49 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $118,976 | +58.3% | #58 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,570 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $663,200 | +135.3% | #62 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,951 | +67.8% | #58 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | -28.5% | #573 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Westchester County has a population of 999,677, making it the #49 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Westchester County is $118,976, ranking #58 out of 3,222 counties — 58.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Westchester County is $663,200 (+135.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,951/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.
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94.9% of residents in Westchester County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Westchester County, New York
Westchester County, New York has a total population of 999,677, making it the 49th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Westchester County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Westchester County is $118,976, which ranks #58 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 58.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Westchester County is $663,200, 135.3% above the national median. Renters in Westchester County pay a median gross rent of $1,951 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Westchester County, 53.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.3 min.
Westchester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (12.7%).
All data for Westchester County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.