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.

Port Chester, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,102

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

57.6%17,929

White

29.9%9,290

Black

7.9%2,467

Asian

2.3%717

Two or More

1.4%425

Other

0.9%274

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%1,078

High School Diploma

17.9%3,983

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%859

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%1,733

Associate's Degree

7.3%1,618

Bachelor's Degree

21.7%4,835

Master's Degree

11.2%2,492

Professional Degree

3.2%710

Doctorate

0.5%116

HS or Higher

78.4%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

14.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$582,600

Median Renti

$2,028

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.5%5,138

Renter-Occupied

53.5%5,918

Total Units

11,443

Homeownership

46.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%24

$50K–$100K

2%105

$100K–$150K

3.4%176

$150K–$200K

4.7%242

$200K–$300K

9.3%476

$300K–$500K

15.3%785

$500K–$1M

60.1%3,089

$1M+

4.7%241

Rent Distribution

Under $500

406

$500–$750

147

$750–$1,000

149

$1,000–$1,250

266

$1,250–$1,500

300

$1,500–$2,000

1,489

$2,000+

2,927

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%17

2010–2019

4.1%474

2000–2009

2.2%250

1990–1999

5.1%587

1980–1989

8.7%990

1970–1979

5.4%619

1960–1969

14.8%1,698

1950–1959

16.7%1,911

1940–1949

7.6%869

1939 or earlier

35.2%4,028

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.6%5,928

Fuel Oil

26.7%2,951

Electricity

14.7%1,624

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%313

Other

1.4%158

No Fuel

0.5%59

Wood

0.2%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,222

Mean Household Incomei

$132,983

Per Capita Incomei

$47,983

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

17,870

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%383

$10K–$15K

4.8%526

$15K–$20K

2%225

$20K–$25K

2.6%289

$25K–$30K

3.1%348

$30K–$35K

2%216

$35K–$40K

2.8%314

$40K–$45K

5%548

$45K–$50K

1.8%194

$50K–$60K

4.5%499

$60K–$75K

9.6%1,061

$75K–$100K

12.7%1,402

$100K–$125K

12.4%1,375

$125K–$150K

8.6%947

$150K–$200K

7.4%815

$200K+

17.3%1,914

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

665

Residentsi

1,149

Avg. Tenant Renti

$630/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing340 homes96% occupied$703/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers133 homes87% occupied$588/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8192 homes98% occupied$529/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $92,222/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

79.4%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

16.3%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

2.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $74K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85.4% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61.9% 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

13,53343.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

3,286

Mexico

966

Poland

293

United Kingdom

161

India

141

China

132

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,362

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,886

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

573(2.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.8%Insured

13.2%Uninsured