Westchester County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Westchester County is located in New York with a total population of 996,888. It is the 7th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Westchester County is 41.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Westchester County is $118,411. This is 40% higher than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 51% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $638,400. Housing costs are 58% higher than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Westchester County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.0%.

Education

52.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Westchester County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%. Notably, 26.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.