Westchester County, New York
Located in New York, Westchester County has a population of 999,677 residents and a median age of 41.8 years, making it the #49 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.0%. The median home value is $663,200, and the median household income is $118,976, which is 58% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Westchester County, 53.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 57.6% above the national average, ranking #66 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Westchester County is 82.0 years. 12.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
9.3% of adults in Westchester County smoke , 26.6% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Westchester County is 2.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 7.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 4.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
11.1% of children in Westchester County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 3.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 6.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Westchester County is 70.0%. The mean commute time is 38.3 min, which is 38.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Westchester County voted Democratic with a margin of 26.2%. The vote was 63.1% Dem / 36.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 10.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.