Westmere is a CDP located in Albany County New York. Westmere has a 2024 population of 7,884. Westmere is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 13.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,961 in 2020.
The average household income in Westmere is $120,856 with a poverty rate of 5.18%. The median age in Westmere is 38.9 years: 38.5 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westmere was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,232 | 67.09% |
| Asian | 1,057 | 13.55% |
| Two or more races | 626 | 8.03% |
| Black or African American | 572 | 7.34% |
| Other race | 269 | 3.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,546 | 2.18 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 1,590 | 1.11 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Married | 1,392 | 3.11 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Male | 316 | 2.59 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 248 | 3.35 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 2.83% |
| Associates Degree | 481 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,493 | 28.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,270 | 23.98% |
| High School Graduate | 999 | 18.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 1.1% |
| Some College | 845 | 15.96% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,952 | 3,822 | 2,064 |
| Asian | 540 | 502 | 417 |
| Black | 348 | 348 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 263 | 263 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 181 | 160 | 118 |
| Other Race | 119 | 119 | 79 |
| Islander | 19 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,024 | $83,634 | $68,990 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,250 | $102,894 | $59,286 |
| High School Graduate | $33,707 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,102 | $16,250 | $6,892 |
| Overall | $63,571 | $71,834 | $53,263 |
| Some College | $41,984 | $43,125 | $39,145 |
$63,571
Average Earnings
$71,834
Average Male
$53,263
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.14% of Westmere residents speak only English, while 22.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,110 | 106 | 2.07% |
| Hispanic | 401 | 104 | 25.94% |
| Asian | 1,057 | 91 | 8.61% |
| Multiple | 626 | 65 | 10.38% |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| Black | 572 | 15 | 2.62% |
5.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.75%
Male Poverty Rate
5.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westmere is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westmere is White, with 2.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.43% |
| Some College | 6.64% |
| High School | 4.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.19% |
| Male Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,253 | $163,306 |
| Households | $80,133 | $120,856 |
| Married Families | $118,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,546 | $65,118 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
243
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 80 |
| Korea | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 5.21% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
65.56%
Born in Westmere
75.63%
Native Born
24.37%
Foreign Born
14.81%
Non Citizen
9.55%
Naturalized
75.63% of Westmere residents were born in the United States, with 65.56% having been born in New York. 14.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,884 | 43 | 0.55% |
| 2023 | 7,841 | 43 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 7,798 | 68 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 7,730 | 769 | 11.05% |
| 2020 | 6,961 | 28 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 6,933 | -68 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 7,001 | 51 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 6,950 | 172 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 6,778 | 20 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,758 | -308 | -4.36% |
| 2014 | 7,066 | 120 | 1.73% |
| 2013 | 6,946 | 24 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 6,922 | -248 | -3.46% |
| 2011 | 7,170 | -114 | -1.57% |
| 2010 | 7,284 | 0 | 0% |