Westchester County, NY

County

Demographics of Westchester

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

53.0%

Households with Children

31.7%

School Enrollment K-12

107,247

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.0%
Working Age (35-54): 26.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 18.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.6%
High School / GED: 17.8%
Some College or Associate's: 18.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 53.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.3%
Single Parents: 8.4%
Couples & Adults: 36.3%
Living Alone: 32.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 27.4%
Asian: 6.2%
Black or African American: 12.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 44.4%
South Asian: 36.5%
Southeast Asian: 16.5%
Central Asian: 0.4%
Other Asian: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 14.2%
Puerto Rican: 19.1%
Cuban: 3.0%
Dominican: 21.4%
Central American: 10.3%
South American: 25.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 50.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 40.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.8%
Caribbean: 21.4%
Other Black: 34.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 57.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 15.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 65.2%
Spanish: 21.2%
European & Indo-European: 8.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.6%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 6.7%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Westchester County

Neighborhoods in Westchester County

Lake Purdy / Whitehall Corners

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources