Westchester Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Westchester?
top
There are 41,411 residents in Westchester, with a median age of 35.5. Of this, 47.38% are males and 52.62% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.1% of the resident pool in Westchester, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.82%. Additionally, 7.08% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 34,239 people in Westchester currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 34,239 people in Westchester currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 41,411 | 4.1% |
| Male Population | 19,622 | 4.8% |
| Female Population | 21,789 | 3.4% |
Male population 47.38%
Female population 52.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.5 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 33,998 | 5.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 4,482 | -2.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,931 | 1.8% |
Citizen US Born 82.1%
Citizen not US Born 10.82%
Not Citizen 7.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 278 | -26.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,141 | 9.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,121 | 13.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,271 | 5.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 34,239 | 2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.68%
Moved from Same County 10.09%
Moved from Same State 2.73%
Moved from Different State 3.1%
Same House as Last Year 83.41%
What are the employment statistics in Westchester?
top
White-collar workers make up 93.71% of the working population in Westchester, while blue-collar employees account for 6.29%. There are also 3,072 entrepreneurs in Westchester (14.13% of the workforce); 13,841 workers employed in private companies (63.65%); and 2,026 people working in governmental institutions (9.32%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 20,378 | 1.7% |
| Blue Collar | 1,367 | 8.0% |
White Collar 93.71%
Blue Collar 6.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,072 | 18.5% |
| Private Companies | 13,841 | 0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,026 | 2.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,806 | -2.9% |
Self Employees 14.13%
Private Companies 63.65%
Governmental Workers 9.32%
Not for Profit Companies 12.9%
How many households are there in Westchester?
top
There are a total of 15,666 households in Westchester, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.04% of these Westchester households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.96%. Additionally, 23.38% of households have children and 76.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 15,666 | 1.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 3.0% |
| Family Households | 8,936 | 3.1% |
| Non-family Households | 6,730 | -1.0% |
Family Households 57.04%
Non-family Households 42.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,662 | 5.5% |
| Households without Children | 12,004 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 23.38%
Households without Children 76.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Westchester?
top
The average annual household income in Westchester is $155,230, while the median household income sits at $115,943 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $129,928, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $121,607. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,698 and $106,756, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $155,230 | 8.4% |
| Median Household Income | $115,943 | 4.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,512 | -4.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 34,574 | 4.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Westchester?
top
There are 17,307 housing units in Westchester, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1958. Of the 15,666 occupied housing units in Westchester, 50.08% are owner-occupied, while 49.92% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.35% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,121,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,524 per month in Westchester.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.35% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,121,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,524 per month in Westchester.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,307 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1958 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 296 | -7.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,314 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,865 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,267 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,182 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,274 | -11.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,224 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,208 | 25.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,612 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 65 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,666 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,846 | -1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 7,820 | 4.6% |
Owner Occupied 50.08%
Renter Occupied 49.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,520 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,326 | -7.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,121,900 | 4.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,032,100 | 3.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,524 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 70.35%
Without Mortgage 29.65%
What is the level of education in Westchester?
top
Approximately 11.02% of the population in Westchester holds a high school degree (that's 3,819 residents), while 29.97% have attained a college certificate (7,861 locals) and 32.49% have a bachelor's degree (11,262 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 410 | 51.9% |
| Some High School | 3,819 | 6.0% |
| Some College | 7,861 | 5.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,311 | -6.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,262 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,468 | 0.2% |
No High School 1.18%
Some High School 11.02%
Some College 29.97%
Associate Degree 6.67%
Bachelor's Degree 32.49%
Graduate Degree 18.66%
What is the marital status of Westchester residents?
top
A total of 15,840 people in Westchester have never been married (which represents 44.35% of the total population), while 15,262 of them are wedded (42.73%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 428 (1.2%) and 2,946 (8.25%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,840 | 4.1% |
| Married | 15,262 | 3.4% |
| Separated | 428 | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 1,667 | -4.6% |
| Divorced | 2,946 | -1.0% |
Never Married 44.35%
Married 42.73%
Separated 1.2%
Widowed 4.67%
Divorced 8.25%
What are the most common means of transportation in Westchester?
top
The top three means of transportation people in Westchester use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 14,519 residents commute by car, 1,059 prefer going to work by walking and 263 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,519 | -7.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 171 | -22.6% |
| Ferryboat | 18 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 263 | -14.1% |
| Motorcycle | 49 | -31.9% |
| Walk | 1,059 | -13.6% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
