State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,927.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.06%
Growth Since 2010
2.10%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
White Plains, New York Population 2021
58,045
White Plains is a city located in Westchester County New York. With a 2020 population of 58,045, it is the 11th largest city in New York and the 672nd largest city in the United States . White Plains is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% annually but its population has increased by 2.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,853 in 2010. White Plains reached it's highest population of 58,388 in 2017. Spanning over 10 miles, White Plains has a population density of 5,928 people per square mile.
The average household income in White Plains is $131,783 with a poverty rate of 12.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,701 per month, and the median house value is $568,400. The median age in White Plains is 40 years, 37.6 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
White Plains Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Plains was:
- White: 59.95%
- Other race: 17.33%
- Black or African American: 11.85%
- Asian: 8.02%
- Two or more races: 2.66%
- Native American: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of White Plains, New York is 58,045 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 58,141.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 56,853.
White Plains, New York Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,851 | 59.95% |
| Some Other Race | 10,078 | 17.33% |
| Black or African American | 6,892 | 11.85% |
| Asian | 4,663 | 8.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1,548 | 2.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 80 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.04% |
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White Plains Population by Race
White Plains Population Pyramid $2021
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White Plains Population by Age
White Plains Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,669 | 2.51 | 51.8 |
| Married | 10,034 | 3.33 | 63.9 |
| Non Family | 8,935 | 1.23 | 44 |
| Female | 2,633 | 3.33 | 41.9 |
| Male | 1,067 | 3.42 | 27.6 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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White Plains Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,100 | 7.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,005 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 7,693 | 18.28% |
| Some College | 5,852 | 13.91% |
| Associates Degree | 2,591 | 6.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,956 | 23.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,878 | 25.85% |
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White Plains Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
White Plains Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,927 | 20,085 | 13,630 |
| Hispanic | 12,182 | 8,906 | 2,447 |
| Other Race | 6,195 | 4,170 | 893 |
| Black | 5,118 | 4,343 | 1,809 |
| Asian | 3,693 | 3,340 | 2,721 |
| 2+ Races | 580 | 479 | 244 |
| Native American | 80 | 74 | |
| Islander | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.68%.
White Plains Educational Attainment by Race
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$52,613
Average Earnings
$60,572
Average Male
$47,009
Average Female
White Plains Earnings by Educational Attainment
White Plains Language by Age
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White Plains Language
58.52% of White Plains residents speak only English, while 41.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.03% of the population.
White Plains Language
White Plains Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,645 | 3,786 | 20.31% |
| Other | 10,042 | 2,280 | 22.70% |
| White | 26,569 | 1,533 | 5.77% |
| Black | 6,699 | 968 | 14.45% |
| Asian | 4,624 | 758 | 16.39% |
| Multiple | 1,530 | 72 | 4.71% |
| Native | 74 | 30 | 40.54% |
12.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.35%
Male Poverty Rate
14.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in White Plains
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Plains is Native, with 40.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Plains is Multiple, with 4.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.00%.
White Plains Poverty
White Plains Poverty Rate by Education
White Plains Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
White Plains Married by Age and Sex
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White Plains Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
White Plains Marital Status by Race
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White Plains Marital Status
White Plains Veterans by War
White Plains Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,263 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic | 280 | 1.99% |
| Black | 174 | 2.90% |
| Other Race | 71 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.93% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 1.64% |
White Plains Veterans by Race
White Plains Veterans by Education
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10.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
White Plains Veterans by Education
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66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
White Plains Employment by Age
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White Plains Employment by Race
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White Plains Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.26%
Native Born
30.74%
Foreign Born
16.31%
Non Citizen
14.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
69.26% of White Plains residents were born in the United States, with 54.89% having been born in New York. 16.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
White Plains Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,045 | -32 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 58,077 | -32 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 58,109 | -32 | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 58,141 | -247 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 58,388 | 388 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 58,000 | -20 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 58,020 | 287 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 57,733 | 86 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 57,647 | 392 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 57,255 | 72 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 57,183 | 237 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 56,946 | 3,869 | 0.71% |
| 2000 | 53,077 | 4,359 | 0.86% |
| 1990 | 48,718 | 1,719 | 0.36% |
| 1980 | 46,999 | -3,347 | -0.69% |
| 1970 | 50,346 | -139 | -0.03% |
| 1960 | 50,485 | 7,019 | 1.51% |
| 1950 | 43,466 | 3,139 | 0.75% |
| 1940 | 40,327 | 4,497 | 1.19% |
| 1930 | 35,830 | 14,799 | 5.47% |
| 1920 | 21,031 | 5,082 | 2.80% |
| 1910 | 15,949 | 8,050 | 7.28% |
| 1900 | 7,899 | 3,857 | 6.93% |
| 1890 | 4,042 | 0.00% |