West Haverstraw is a village located in Rockland County New York. West Haverstraw has a 2024 population of 10,604. West Haverstraw is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,675 in 2020.
The average household income in West Haverstraw is $105,470 with a poverty rate of 12.49%. The median age in West Haverstraw is 40.3 years: 34.3 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Haverstraw was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,340 | 40.76% |
| Other race | 2,436 | 22.88% |
| Black or African American | 1,774 | 16.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,634 | 15.34% |
| Asian | 382 | 3.59% |
| Native American | 83 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,265 | 3.23 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 1,521 | 3.97 | 76 | 24 |
| Non Family | 977 | 1.38 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Female | 687 | 4.16 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 80 | 3.49 | 25 | 75 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 433 | 6.08% |
| Associates Degree | 664 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,286 | 18.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 416 | 5.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,110 | 29.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 426 | 5.99% |
| Some College | 1,781 | 25.03% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,471 | 2,787 | 718 |
| White | 1,981 | 1,885 | 547 |
| Other Race | 1,390 | 1,177 | 408 |
| Black | 1,310 | 1,231 | 304 |
| 2+ Races | 864 | 816 | 158 |
| Asian | 318 | 318 | 155 |
| Native American | 47 | 47 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,789 | $82,775 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,536 | $64,417 | $115,223 |
| High School Graduate | $37,102 | $57,548 | $35,982 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $50,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,218 | $51,304 | $36,827 |
| Some College | $43,194 | $45,952 | $29,659 |
$45,218
Average Earnings
$51,304
Average Male
$36,827
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.77% of West Haverstraw residents speak only English, while 51.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,895 | 981 | 16.64% |
| Multiple | 1,634 | 848 | 51.9% |
| Black | 1,771 | 155 | 8.75% |
| White | 2,339 | 126 | 5.39% |
| Other | 2,324 | 122 | 5.25% |
12.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.57%
Male Poverty Rate
16.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Haverstraw is Multiple, with 51.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Haverstraw is Other, with 5.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.97% |
| High School | 9.21% |
| Some College | 8.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.05% |
| Female Employed | 5.2% |
| Male Employed | 2.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,395 | $120,393 |
| Households | $81,795 | $105,470 |
| Married Families | $126,767 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,156 | $63,132 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
157
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 3.87% |
| Other Race | 19 | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 0.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
62.89%
Born in West Haverstraw
75.23%
Native Born
24.77%
Foreign Born
11.29%
Non Citizen
13.48%
Naturalized
75.23% of West Haverstraw residents were born in the United States, with 62.89% having been born in New York. 11.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,516 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 10,533 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 10,551 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 10,569 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 10,586 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 10,604 | -18 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 10,622 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 10,655 | -38 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 10,693 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 10,675 | 456 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 10,219 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 10,225 | -37 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 10,262 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 10,256 | -41 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,297 | -4 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 10,301 | 20 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 10,281 | 49 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 10,232 | 27 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 10,205 | 57 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 10,148 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,295 | 1,112 | 12.11% |
| 1990 | 9,183 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 1980 | 9,181 | 623 | 7.28% |
| 1970 | 8,558 | 3,538 | 70.48% |
| 1960 | 5,020 | 1,921 | 61.99% |
| 1950 | 3,099 | 566 | 22.35% |
| 1940 | 2,533 | -301 | -10.62% |
| 1930 | 2,834 | -7,682 | -73.05% |