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
99th
Median Household Income $118,976 +58.3% #58 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 41.8 years +7.5% #1,570 / 3,222
51th
Median Home Value $663,200 +135.3% #62 / 3,222
98th
Median Gross Rent $1,951 +67.8% #58 / 3,222
98th
Poverty Rate 9.0% -28.5% #573 / 3,222
82th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

73.9%
Native Born
26.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$118,976 +58.3% vs nat'l
Rank #58 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$72,705 +76.2% vs nat'l
Rank #20 of 3,222
99th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.0% −28.5% vs nat'l
Rank #573 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.1% +14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,553 of 3,222
21th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
53.1% +57.6% vs nat'l
Rank #66 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
38.3 min +38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #110 of 3,222
97th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$663,200 +135.3% vs nat'l
Rank #62 of 3,222
98th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,951 +67.8% vs nat'l
Rank #58 of 3,222
98th percentile
Homeownership Rate
61.8% −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,917 of 3,222
9th percentile
61.8% Homeownership

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Health

94.9% of residents in Westchester County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.

94.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.9% +3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #662 of 3,222
79th percentile

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.