Westchester County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Westchester County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36119
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 119
Geography
- Land Area
- 430.82 sq mi
- Water Area
- 69.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 500.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.152686
- Longitude
- -73.745753
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 896,356
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 693,546
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 679,083 | 75.8% |
| Hispanic | 217,273 | 24.2% |
| White | 488,297 | 54.5% |
| Black | 119,407 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 48,972 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 811 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 109 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,843 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 544,893 | 78.6% |
| Hispanic | 148,653 | 21.4% |
| White | 398,757 | 57.5% |
| Black | 100,618 | 14.5% |
| Asian | 41,680 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,767 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,788 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 999,677
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $140,214
- Poverty Rate
- 8.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 88,130
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 520,512 | 52.1% |
| Black | 136,191 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 62,523 | 6.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 627,809
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 317,529 | 50.6% |
| Republican | 121,160 | 19.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 160,242 | 25.5% |
| Other | 327 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 285,736 | 45.5% |
| Female | 341,954 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 333,259 | 53.1% |
| Hispanic | 103,703 | 16.5% |
| Black | 62,698 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 24,165 | 3.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 328,558
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 200,257 | 60.1% |
| Hispanic | 35,754 | 34.5% |
| Black | 25,506 | 40.7% |
| Asian | 10,704 | 44.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 149,513 | 52.3% |
| Female | 179,015 | 52.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 107,008 (15.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 372,747 (53.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 394,358
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $692,518
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,228
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 50.0%
- Public Transit
- 17.6%
- Work From Home
- 19.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.