Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

136,611

0.161% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

1.32% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

4.32%

3.83% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$153,800

8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$620,600

3.18% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,224

0.232% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY had a population of 137k people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $153,800. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY declined from 136,831 to 136,611, a −0.161% decrease and its median household income grew from $142,414 to $153,800, a 8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.94%), Other (Hispanic) (4.6%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%).

19.3% of the households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.4% of the residents in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY are Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College (197674) (32 degrees awarded in 2021) and Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary (18 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was $620,600, and the homeownership rate was 84%.

Most people in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 38.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY borders Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT, Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, Putnam County PUMA, NY, Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, and White Plains City PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 137k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.6% of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (21.2k people).

In 2021, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.41k White (Hispanic) and 6.75k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY are Spanish (10,696 households), Other Indo-European Languages (1,957 households), and Italian (1,901 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

70,240

Women

51.3%

66,601

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 136,841 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.4%

2021 Citizenship

93.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 2.24k
White (Hispanic)
7.41k ± 1.19k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.75k ± 868

12.7%

Hispanic Population

17.3k people

12.7% of the people in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY are hispanic (17.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
1,504 ± 947 people
India
1,494 ± 944 people
Italy
1,417 ± 919 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was Guatemala, the natal country of 1,504 Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY residents, followed by India with 1,494 and Italy with 1,417.

Foreign-Born Population

15.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.2k people

16.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.9k people

As of 2021, 15.6% of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY residents (21.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was 16.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,696 households (8.27%)
Other Indo-European Languages
1,957 households (1.51%)
Italian
1,901 households (1.47%)

19.3% of the households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 8.27% of the households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,520 ± 308
Korea
565 ± 172
Gulf War (2001-)
392 ± 149

Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY employs 63.2k people. The largest industries in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (5,982 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,190 people), and Construction (3,175 people), and the highest paying industries are Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($334,645), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($305,884), and Banking & related activities ($292,898).

Males in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.62 times higher than the average income of females, which is $109,225. The income inequality in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.514, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,646

Women

46.8%

33,725

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 63,371 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

63.2k

2021 Value

−0.232%

1 Year decline

± −0.232%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.232%, from 63.4k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,810 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,335 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,029 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.2k

2021 Value

−0.232%

1 Year decline

± −0.232%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.232%, from 63.4k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,982 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,190 people), and Construction (3,175 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$104,061

Median earning men ± $3,277

$61,433

Median earning women ± $4,639

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($207,880), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($190,663), and Manufacturing ($138,650).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($105,437), Public Administration ($93,125), and Manufacturing ($91,908).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY awarded 50 degrees. The student population of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 379 male students and 0 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY are White (49 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College (197674) (32 and 64%) and Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary (18 and 36%).

The most popular majors in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY are Theological Studies (32 and 64%) and Talmudic Studies. (18 and 36%).

The median tuition cost in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $11,975.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 21.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 379 (100% men and 0% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 379 students enrolled in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, 100% men and 0% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 375 records, of which 0% were women and 100% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Theological Studies
20 degree-majors awarded
Talmudic Studies.
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College (197674)
32 degrees awarded
Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College (197674) with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 50 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, which is NaNy times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 49 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,975) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($213) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.775% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.369% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (33.7k), Graduate Degree (31.3k), and High School or Equivalent (16.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was $620,600 in 2021, which is 2.53 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $601,500 to $620,600, a 3.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY is 84%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 38.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY is $153,800. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$620,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,745

$40,495

Median Property Taxes

±$1,181

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

84%

Homeownership

2021

58.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 84% of the housing units in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$153,800

Median Household Income

± $5,161

48.2k

Number of Households

± 1,585

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.2k households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY grew to $153,800 from the previous year's value of $142,414.

The following chart displays the households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.514

2021 Wage GINI in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY

0.532

2020 Wage GINI in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was 0.514 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.33% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (61.9%)
Worked At Home (16.7%)
Public Transit (12.1%)

In 2021, 61.9% of workers in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (12.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

38.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (38.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 10.7% of the workforce in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY (5.8k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.4% of the population of Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 63.8% on employee plans, 6.94% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.195% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 14.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.61%

Uninsured

63.8%

Employer Coverage

6.94%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.195%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY declined by 7.37% from 2.82% to 2.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.