West Nyack is a CDP located in Rockland County New York. West Nyack has a 2024 population of 3,823. West Nyack is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually but its population has decreased by -3.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,970 in 2020.
The average household income in West Nyack is $181,788 with a poverty rate of 2.73%. The median age in West Nyack is 48.4 years: 51.3 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Nyack was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,341 | 62.13% |
| Black or African American | 573 | 15.21% |
| Other race | 334 | 8.86% |
| Two or more races | 280 | 7.43% |
| Asian | 240 | 6.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,349 | 2.76 | 99.1 | 0.9 |
| Married | 818 | 3.53 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 381 | 1.08 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Male | 138 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 12 | 4.58 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
99.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 2.23% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 10.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 848 | 32.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 704 | 27.04% |
| High School Graduate | 206 | 7.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89 | 3.42% |
| Some College | 421 | 16.17% |
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 | 1,682 | 1,614 | 1,104 |
| Hispanic | 617 | 541 | 258 |
| Other Race | 206 | 132 | 21 |
| Black | 204 | 201 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 125 | 38 |
| Asian | 121 | 121 | 101 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,117 | $101,016 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,064 | $193,136 | $86,447 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $86,731 | $101,879 | $66,827 |
| Some College | $62,180 | $0 | $61,744 |
$86,731
Average Earnings
$101,879
Average Male
$66,827
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.05% of West Nyack residents speak only English, while 22.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 918 | 85 | 9.26% |
| Multiple | 280 | 84 | 30% |
| White | 2,057 | 16 | 0.78% |
| Black | 573 | 2 | 0.35% |
| Other | 334 | 1 | 0.3% |
2.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.07%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Nyack is Multiple, with 30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Nyack is Other, with 0.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.9% |
| Some College | 1.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $181,250 | $220,671 |
| Households | $160,020 | $181,788 |
| Married Families | $196,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,916 | $82,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 3.5% |
| Other Race | 5 | 2.21% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
61.31%
Born in West Nyack
77.81%
Native Born
22.19%
Foreign Born
2.18%
Non Citizen
20.01%
Naturalized
77.81% of West Nyack residents were born in the United States, with 61.31% having been born in New York. 2.18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,823 | 28 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 3,795 | 27 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 3,768 | -80 | -2.08% |
| 2021 | 3,848 | -122 | -3.07% |
| 2020 | 3,970 | 28 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 3,942 | 66 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 3,876 | -71 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 3,947 | -88 | -2.18% |
| 2016 | 4,035 | 96 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 3,939 | 554 | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 3,385 | 151 | 4.67% |
| 2013 | 3,234 | 97 | 3.09% |
| 2012 | 3,137 | -37 | -1.17% |
| 2011 | 3,174 | -265 | -7.71% |
| 2010 | 3,439 | 0 | 0% |