Westchester County, New York Demographics 2026
Westchester County, New York has a population of 999,677, the 7th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $118,976 and the median home value is $663,200. The poverty rate is 9.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Westchester County Quick Facts
How Westchester County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 996,888 | 999,677 | +0.3% |
| Median household income | $118,411 | $118,976 | +0.5% |
| Median home value | $638,400 | $663,200 | +3.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Westchester County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers | 209,978 | $83,549 | 13.8% | $501,600 |
| New Rochelle | 82,769 | $109,167 | 10.1% | $702,500 |
| Mount Vernon | 72,427 | $78,779 | 14.8% | $484,000 |
| White Plains | 60,666 | $110,763 | 11.2% | $620,800 |
| Port Chester | 31,102 | $92,222 | 12.9% | $582,600 |
| Harrison | 29,961 | $164,250 | 4.1% | $1,010,700 |
| Ossining | 26,950 | $103,573 | 8.6% | $449,100 |
| Peekskill | 25,625 | $85,954 | 11.9% | $395,600 |
| Eastchester | 20,491 | $157,202 | 4.8% | $790,100 |
| Mamaroneck | 19,826 | $120,000 | 10.7% | $717,200 |
| Scarsdale | 18,010 | $250,000+ | 2.9% | $1,800,700 |
| Rye | 16,428 | $239,815 | 2.7% | $1,819,900 |
| Jefferson Valley-Yorktown | 14,154 | $157,083 | 4.0% | $591,800 |
| Tarrytown | 11,784 | $107,106 | 8.0% | $685,300 |
| Dobbs Ferry | 11,443 | $165,417 | 6.6% | $765,500 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 10,887 | $104,313 | 8.6% | $746,800 |
| Mount Kisco | 10,737 | $96,534 | 8.2% | $478,300 |
| Rye Brook | 9,900 | $246,944 | 5.6% | $1,016,100 |
| Greenville (Westchester County) | 9,280 | $171,540 | 4.5% | $858,200 |
| Hastings-on-Hudson | 8,434 | $193,621 | 2.3% | $865,200 |
| Croton-on-Hudson | 8,202 | $191,678 | 3.7% | $712,900 |
| Briarcliff Manor | 7,519 | $229,732 | 7.1% | $880,300 |
| Pleasantville | 7,371 | $136,406 | 5.7% | $824,200 |
| Pelham | 7,305 | $184,375 | 2.9% | $915,800 |
| Tuckahoe | 6,973 | $104,375 | 5.1% | $621,300 |
| Larchmont | 6,567 | $167,536 | 1.5% | $1,635,500 |
| Irvington | 6,531 | $173,248 | 1.6% | $868,100 |
| Bronxville | 6,510 | $215,815 | 4.6% | $1,095,100 |
| Pelham Manor | 5,644 | $250,000+ | 2.5% | $1,093,300 |
| Lake Mohegan | 5,468 | $162,321 | 6.1% | $503,000 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | 8.7% | $641,700 |
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | 4.4% | $829,900 |
| Hawthorne | 4,878 | $140,856 | 5.0% | $692,200 |
| Armonk | 4,429 | $230,357 | 6.3% | $1,073,300 |
| Thornwood | 4,140 | $170,398 | 2.8% | $650,400 |
| Heritage Hills | 4,094 | $105,546 | 7.7% | $524,800 |
| Montrose | 3,717 | $145,320 | 6.6% | $422,700 |
| Chappaqua | 3,046 | $241,432 | 1.1% | $781,100 |
| Fairview (Westchester County) | 3,034 | $99,119 | 8.4% | $474,500 |
| Valhalla | 2,937 | $134,037 | 9.4% | $663,500 |
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | 4.7% | $355,300 |
| Shrub Oak | 2,498 | $172,778 | 0.8% | $515,200 |
| Bedford Hills | 2,488 | $94,024 | 16.8% | $487,300 |
| Crompond | 2,418 | $209,569 | 1.9% | $619,400 |
| Buchanan | 2,397 | $128,218 | 5.7% | $525,500 |
| Katonah | 2,176 | $207,083 | 12.6% | $779,700 |
| Yorktown Heights | 1,966 | $186,961 | 8.9% | $618,400 |
| Bedford | 1,874 | $250,000+ | 10.0% | $1,179,500 |
| Golden's Bridge | 1,815 | $250,000+ | 3.5% | $684,300 |
| Crugers | 1,634 | $54,962 | 10.3% | $639,600 |
| Shenorock | 1,558 | $127,180 | 3.1% | $472,800 |
| Lincolndale | 1,323 | $234,417 | 0.0% | $582,200 |
| Millwood | 1,083 | $205,083 | 4.5% | $784,400 |
| Peach Lake | 1,038 | $147,083 | 4.0% | $513,800 |
| Scotts Corners | 719 | $250,000+ | 2.2% | $1,048,900 |
| Verplanck | 650 | $98,091 | 10.6% | $447,700 |
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Population Overview
Westchester County is located in New York with a total population of 999,677. It is the 7th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 56 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Westchester County is 41.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Westchester County is $118,976. This is 38% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 47% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $663,200. Housing costs are 56% higher than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 54.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Westchester County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.4%.
Education
53.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Westchester County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%. Notably, 26.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Westchester County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Westchester County, New York?
Westchester County has a population of 999,677, making it the 7th most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Westchester County?
The median household income in Westchester County is $118,976 with a poverty rate of 9.0%.
How many cities are in Westchester County, New York?
Westchester County contains 56 Census-designated places.