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World Population Review
Westchester County, New York Population 2021
Westchester County, New York's estimated population is 966,092 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Westchester County, New York is the 8th largest county in New York. The 2010 Population was 950,601 and has seen a growth of 1.63% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 966,092 | -707 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 966,799 | -707 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 967,506 | -707 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 968,213 | -1,476 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 969,689 | -578 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 970,267 | 1,494 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 968,773 | 1,729 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 967,044 | 2,477 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 964,567 | 4,982 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 959,585 | 3,323 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 956,262 | 5,661 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 950,601 | 75,735 | 8.66% |
| 1990 | 874,866 | 8,267 | 0.95% |
| 1980 | 866,599 | -27,505 | -3.08% |
| 1970 | 894,104 | 85,213 | 10.53% |
| 1960 | 808,891 | 183,075 | 29.25% |
| 1950 | 625,816 | 52,258 | 9.11% |
| 1940 | 573,558 | 52,611 | 10.10% |
| 1930 | 520,947 | 176,511 | 51.25% |
| 1920 | 344,436 | 61,381 | 21.69% |
| 1910 | 283,055 | 98,798 | 53.62% |
| 1900 | 184,257 | 37,485 | 25.54% |
| 1890 | 146,772 | 37,784 | 34.67% |
| 1880 | 108,988 | -22,360 | -17.02% |
| 1870 | 131,348 | 31,851 | 32.01% |
| 1860 | 99,497 | 41,234 | 70.77% |
| 1850 | 58,263 | 9,577 | 19.67% |
| 1840 | 48,686 | 12,230 | 33.55% |
| 1830 | 36,456 | 3,818 | 11.70% |
| 1820 | 32,638 | 2,366 | 7.82% |
| 1810 | 30,272 | 2,899 | 10.59% |
| 1800 | 27,373 | 3,370 | 14.04% |
| 1790 | 24,003 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.07%
State
Founded
1683
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
950,601
Growth Since 2010
1.63%
Westchester County, New York Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 622,855 | 64.29% |
| Black or African American | 144,053 | 14.87% |
| Some Other Race | 110,029 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 58,140 | 6.00% |
| Two or More Races | 29,968 | 3.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,594 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 251 | 0.03% |
Westchester County, New York Population by Race
Westchester County, New York Population Pyramid $2021
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Westchester County, New York Population by Age
Westchester County, New York Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 349,292 | 2.7 | 61.4 |
| Married | 179,985 | 3.4 | 76.1 |
| Non Family | 109,484 | 1.2 | 48.5 |
| Female | 43,425 | 3.33 | 40.3 |
| Male | 16,398 | 3.38 | 42.6 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
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Westchester County, New York Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41,248 | 6.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38,514 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 128,492 | 19.23% |
| Some College | 90,406 | 13.53% |
| Associates Degree | 42,697 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 161,996 | 24.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 164,937 | 24.68% |
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Westchester County, New York Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Westchester County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 379,044 | 357,961 | 227,629 |
| Hispanic | 145,993 | 103,488 | 34,666 |
| Black | 98,629 | 84,746 | 31,785 |
| Other Race | 67,166 | 44,606 | 11,414 |
| Asian | 42,575 | 39,453 | 30,640 |
| 2+ Races | 12,506 | 10,630 | 5,295 |
| Native American | 2,388 | 1,724 | 617 |
| Islander | 212 | 180 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.97%.
Westchester County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
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$56,826
Average Earnings
$67,631
Average Male
$48,779
Average Female
Westchester County, New York Earnings by Educational Attainment
Westchester County, New York Language by Age
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Westchester County, New York Language
66.47% of Westchester County, New York residents speak only English, while 33.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.00% of the population.
Westchester County, New York Language
Westchester County, New York Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 233,886 | 35,678 | 15.25% |
| White | 507,160 | 22,945 | 4.52% |
| Black | 137,715 | 20,474 | 14.87% |
| Other | 108,096 | 18,058 | 16.71% |
| Asian | 57,505 | 4,784 | 8.32% |
| Multiple | 29,097 | 2,492 | 8.56% |
| Native | 3,412 | 338 | 9.91% |
| Islander | 226 | 29 | 12.83% |
8.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.74%
Male Poverty Rate
9.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Westchester County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westchester County, New York is Other, with 16.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westchester County, New York is White, with 4.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.06%.
Westchester County, New York Poverty
Westchester County, New York Poverty Rate by Education
Westchester County, New York Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Westchester County, New York Married by Age and Sex
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Westchester County, New York Marriage
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 35-44.
Westchester County, New York Marital Status by Race
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Westchester County, New York Marital Status
Westchester County, New York Veterans by War
Westchester County, New York Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,258 | 4.49% |
| Black | 3,994 | 3.53% |
| Hispanic | 3,216 | 1.89% |
| Other Race | 811 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 496 | 1.06% |
| 2+ Races | 441 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 118 | 4.36% |
| Islander | 9 | 3.91% |
Westchester County, New York Veterans by Race
Westchester County, New York Veterans by Education
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6.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
Westchester County, New York Veterans by Education
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65.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Westchester County, New York Employment by Age
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Westchester County, New York Employment by Race
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Westchester County, New York 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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74.46%
Native Born
25.54%
Foreign Born
11.26%
Non Citizen
14.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
74.46% of Westchester County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 59.31% having been born in New York. 11.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Westchester County, New York Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990