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Westchester County

State:
New York
County Seat:

Westchester County's estimated 2025 population is 988,979 with a growth rate of -0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Westchester County is the 7th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 950,760 and has seen a growth of 4.02% since that time.

988,979
Total Population
2,295
Population Density (mi²)
7
Population Rank (State)
-919 -0.09%
Annual Population Growth

Westchester County Population

Westchester County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Westchester County includes 54.7% White, 13.96% Black or African American, 13.34% other race, 6.12% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White545,30454.7%
Black or African American139,20513.96%
Other race133,03413.34%
Two or more races112,99511.33%
Asian61,0016.12%
Native American5,1910.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1580.02%

Westchester County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Westchester County's average per capita income is $71,700. Household income levels show a median of $118,411. The poverty rate stands at 8.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$190,574$270,012
Families$153,491$229,733
Households$118,411$187,481
Non Families$59,343$89,157

$71,700

Average Income

$118,411

Median Household Income

8.88%

Poverty Rate