Poverty Rate in Westchester County, New York
In Westchester County, New York, an estimated 89,583 of 968,154 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Westchester County, New York?
The poverty rate in Westchester County, New York is 9.3%.
- How many people in Westchester County, New York live in poverty?
In Westchester County, New York, an estimated 89,583 of 968,154 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Westchester County, New York compare to the average for New York?
The poverty rate in Westchester County, New York is 34.97% lower than the New York average. In Westchester County, New York, an estimated 9.3% of 968,154 people live in poverty. In New York, 14.3% of 19,185,089 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Westchester County, New York compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Westchester County, New York is 26.19% lower than the US average. In Westchester County, New York, an estimated 9.3% of 968,154 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Ardsley, New York 1.7% of 4,998 people.
- Armonk, New York 3.2% of 4,330 people.
- Bedford, New York 9.6% of 2,052 people.
- Bedford Hills, New York 13% of 2,294 people.
- Briarcliff Manor, New York 6.4% of 7,158 people.
Under 18 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
11.2% of 205 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
10.5% of 51 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
11.4% of 154 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
10.9% of 204 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
8.2% of 583 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
10.7% of 185 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
7% of 398 thousand people
60 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Westchester County, New York
2023
9.1% of 248 thousand people
65 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Westchester County, New York
2023
10.1% of 181 thousand people
White
6% Poverty Rate for White people in Westchester County, New York
2023
6% of 507 thousand people
Black or African American
12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Westchester County, New York
2023
12.9% of 125 thousand people
Asian
4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Westchester County, New York
2023
4% of 62 thousand people
Some other race
18.7% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Westchester County, New York
2023
18.7% of 139 thousand people
Two or more races
9.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Westchester County, New York
2023
9.6% of 125 thousand people
Hispanic
14.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Westchester County, New York
2023
14.7% of 268 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Westchester County, New York
2023
6% of 477 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Westchester County, New York
2023
8.4% of 689 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
20.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Westchester County, New York
2023
20.4% of 71 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Westchester County, New York
2023
12.6% of 128 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Westchester County, New York
2023
9.5% of 115 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Westchester County, New York
2023
4.3% of 375 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
4.8% of 530 thousand people
Employed
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Westchester County, New York
2023
3.9% of 502 thousand people
Male
3.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Westchester County, New York
2023
3.1% of 257 thousand people
Female
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Westchester County, New York
2023
4.7% of 245 thousand people
Unemployed
21.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Westchester County, New York
2023
21.7% of 28 thousand people
Male
12.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Westchester County, New York
2023
12.5% of 16 thousand people
Female
33.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Westchester County, New York
2023
33.8% of 12 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Westchester County, New York
2023
8.6% of 790 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Westchester County, New York
2023
1.7% of 367 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
10.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Westchester County, New York
2023
10.7% of 179 thousand people
Did not work
17.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Westchester County, New York
2023
17.6% of 244 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Westchester County, New York
2023
23.5% of 174 thousand people
Male
22.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Westchester County, New York
2023
22.5% of 79 thousand people
Female
24.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Westchester County, New York
2023
24.3% of 94 thousand people
18 to 24 years
55.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
55.7% of 8 thousand people
25 to 34 years
25.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
25.2% of 29 thousand people
35 to 44 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
21.8% of 22 thousand people
45 to 54 years
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
20.6% of 24 thousand people
55 to 64 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
19.3% of 28 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Westchester County, New York
2023
22.3% of 31 thousand people
75 years and over
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Westchester County, New York
2023
20.6% of 31 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Westchester County, New York
2023
4.1% of 73 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
29.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Westchester County, New York
2023
29.5% of 33 thousand people
Did not work
41.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Westchester County, New York
2023
41.7% of 67 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Westchester County, New York
2023
9%
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