Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY

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2020 Population

120,256

0.0299% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

39.3

2% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

6.37%

3.92% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$120,508

5.76% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$758,500

1.77% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

54,517

0.681% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY had a population of 120k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $120,508. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew from 120,220 to 120,256, a 0.0299% increase and its median household income grew from $113,945 to $120,508, a 5.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.3%), Other (Hispanic) (11.1%), White (Hispanic) (11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.29%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%).

36% of the households in Westchester County (Southeast) 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.

86% of the residents in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are SUNY at Purchase College (1,085 degrees awarded in 2020), Manhattanville College (789 degrees), and Southern Westchester BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (33 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was $758,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY borders Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, White Plains City PUMA, NY, New Rochelle & Mount Vernon Cities PUMA, NY, North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, and Oyster Bay Town (North) & Glen Cove City PUMA, NY.

Population & Diversity

Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 120k people, from which 86% are citizens. As of 2020, 27% of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (32.5k people).

In 2020, there were 5.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.2k people) in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k Other (Hispanic) and 13.2k White (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 (Southeast) PUMA, NY are Spanish (25,105 households), Italian (2,938 households), and Portuguese (2,435 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,030

Women

50.8%

59,220

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 120,250 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

86%

2020 Citizenship

85.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 86% of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was 85.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.2k ± 1.86k
Other (Hispanic)
13.3k ± 1.97k
White (Hispanic)
13.2k ± 1.44k

25.6%

Hispanic Population

30.8k people

25.6% of the people in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are hispanic (30.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
3,614 ± 1,454 people
Mexico
3,122 ± 1,354 people
Ecuador
2,306 ± 1,168 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was Guatemala, the natal country of 3,614 Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY residents, followed by Mexico with 3,122 and Ecuador with 2,306.

Foreign-Born Population

27%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

32.5k people

27.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

32.6k people

As of 2020, 27% of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY residents (32.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was 27.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
25,105 households (22.1%)
Italian
2,938 households (2.59%)
Portuguese
2,435 households (2.15%)

36% of the households in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 22.1% of the households in Westchester County (Southeast) 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
871 ± 235
Korea
567 ± 206
World War II
248 ± 88

Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY employs 54.5k people. The largest industries in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (3,753 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,288 people), and Construction (3,242 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($357,398), Nondepository credit & related activities ($296,866), and Banking & related activities ($266,654).

Males in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.63 times higher than the average income of females, which is $101,150. The income inequality in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.57, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,024

Women

44.1%

30,493

Men

55.9%

The workforce of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 54,517 people, with 44.1% woman, and 55.9% men.

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

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Occupations

54.5k

2020 Value

0.681%

1 Year growth

± 0.681%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.681%, from 54.1k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,323 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,722 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,629 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

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

54.5k

2020 Value

0.681%

1 Year growth

± 0.681%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.681%, from 54.1k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,753 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,288 people), and Construction (3,242 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,429

Median earning men ± $2,786

$44,257

Median earning women ± $3,744

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($230,656), Information ($112,880), and Public Administration ($94,545).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,075), Manufacturing ($79,167), and Information ($72,153).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY awarded 1,907 degrees. The student population of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,381 male students and 3,735 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are White (1,002 and 55.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (371 and 20.4%), Black or African American (195 and 10.7%), and Unknown (120 and 6.61%).

The largest universities in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY at Purchase College (1,085 and 56.9%), Manhattanville College (789 and 41.4%), and Southern Westchester BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (33 and 1.73%).

The most popular majors in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are General Psychology (111 and 5.82%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (106 and 5.56%), and General Special Education & Teaching (77 and 4.04%).

The median tuition costs in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY are $38,880 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 6,116 (38.9% men and 61.1% 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

Universities

In 2020 there were 6,116 students enrolled in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,082 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
55 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
111 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
106 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 55 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY at Purchase College
1,085 degrees awarded
Manhattanville College
789 degrees awarded
Southern Westchester BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
33 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY at Purchase College with 1,085 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 713 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, which is 0.597 times less than the 1,194 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,002 degrees mean that there were 2.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 371 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,883) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) 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 2020, 0.804% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.505% 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 (Southeast) PUMA, NY in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (24.9k), Graduate Degree (22.9k), and Primary Education (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 (Southeast) PUMA, NY was $758,500 in 2020, which is 3.3 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $745,300 to $758,500, a 1.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is 63.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 32.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY is $120,508. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

Housing

Property

$758,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$30,232

$25,147

Median Property Taxes

±$1,016

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 (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.4%

Homeownership

2020

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 63.4% of the housing units in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Westchester County (Southeast) 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Westchester County (Southeast) 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.

$120,508

Median Household Income

± $6,339

39.7k

Number of Households

± 1,450

In 2020, the median household income of the 39.7k households in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY grew to $120,508 from the previous year's value of $113,945.

The following chart displays the households in Westchester County (Southeast) 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

0.57

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

0.578

2019 Wage GINI in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY

In 2020, the income inequality in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was 0.57 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.35% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (50.9%)
Public Transit (23.7%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)

In 2020, 50.9% of workers in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (23.7%) and those who worked at home (10.3%).

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

32.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (32.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.24% of the workforce in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Westchester County (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) 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 (Southeast) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY (7.39k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Westchester County (Southeast) 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

93% of the population of Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 59.8% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.382% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

59.8%

Employer Coverage

10.9%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.382%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY declined by 27.7% from 9.68% to 7%.

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