Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Westbury, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,808

Median Agei

44.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

34.4%5,443

White

34.2%5,400

Black

16.2%2,560

Asian

10.2%1,608

Two or More

4.5%712

Other

0.4%71

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%175

High School Diploma

16.5%1,910

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%361

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%1,493

Associate's Degree

12.3%1,421

Bachelor's Degree

26.3%3,044

Master's Degree

12.5%1,445

Professional Degree

3%350

Doctorate

1.5%171

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

43.2%

Graduate+

17%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$626,500

Median Renti

$1,779

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.6%4,152

Renter-Occupied

21.4%1,130

Total Units

5,352

Homeownership

78.6%

Vacancy Rate

1.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%8

$50K–$100K

0.7%27

$100K–$150K

0.3%14

$150K–$200K

0.4%15

$200K–$300K

4.4%183

$300K–$500K

19.9%828

$500K–$1M

68.7%2,853

$1M+

5.4%224

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

118

$1,000–$1,250

325

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

512

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%24

2010–2019

2%108

2000–2009

7.3%390

1990–1999

0.4%24

1980–1989

5.1%272

1970–1979

8.7%467

1960–1969

6.9%368

1950–1959

38%2,033

1940–1949

15.8%846

1939 or earlier

15.3%820

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.1%3,334

Fuel Oil

26.6%1,403

Electricity

6.5%345

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%120

Other

1.4%72

Solar

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$145,185

Mean Household Incomei

$188,230

Per Capita Incomei

$62,974

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

8,718

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%89

$10K–$15K

0.2%12

$15K–$20K

1.5%78

$20K–$25K

1%53

$25K–$30K

2.3%122

$30K–$35K

2.5%132

$35K–$40K

1.8%94

$40K–$45K

0.9%48

$45K–$50K

3.2%170

$50K–$60K

0.4%22

$60K–$75K

5.6%294

$75K–$100K

11.4%602

$100K–$125K

9.8%515

$125K–$150K

8.6%453

$150K–$200K

11.9%631

$200K+

37.2%1,967

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$722/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes87% occupied$722/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $145,185/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $44K/yr

72%

Very low income$44K–$73K/yr

28%

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,58629%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

445

India

243

China

173

Guatemala

130

Korea

111

Philippines

100

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,169

Avg. Commutei

29.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,351

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

336(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured

Westbury, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026