White Plains City PUMA, NY

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2021 Population
171,974
2.73% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
41.5
0.24% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
5.65%
14% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$132,293
6.92% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$626,200
2.19% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
81,740
3.08% 1-year growth

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In 2021, White Plains City PUMA, NY had a population of 172k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $132,293. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of White Plains City PUMA, NY grew from 167,407 to 171,974, a 2.73% increase and its median household income grew from $123,735 to $132,293, a 6.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in White Plains City PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.95%), Other (Hispanic) (8.88%), and White (Hispanic) (7%).

31.9% of the households in White Plains City 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.

90.1% of the residents in White Plains City PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY are Mercy College (2,701 degrees awarded in 2021), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,801 degrees), and The College of Westchester (260 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in White Plains City PUMA, NY was $626,200, and the homeownership rate was 67%.

Most people in White Plains City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.1 minutes. The average car ownership in White Plains City PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

White Plains City PUMA, NY is home to a population of 172k people, from which 90.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 25.5% of White Plains City PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (43.8k people).

In 2021, there were 5.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.1k people) in White Plains City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in White Plains City PUMA, NY are Spanish (25,519 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,539 households), and Italian (2,477 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
88,080
Women
51.3%
83,756
Men
48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 171,836 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

90.1%
2021 Citizenship
89%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.1% of White Plains City PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in White Plains City PUMA, NY was 89%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White Plains City PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    96.1k ± 2.25k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    17.9k ± 1.35k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17.1k ± 1.61k
20.2%
Hispanic Population
34.8k people

In 2021, there were 5.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.1k people) in White Plains City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

20.2% of the people in White Plains City PUMA, NY are hispanic (34.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    3,345 ± 1,406 people
  2. Mexico
    2,908 ± 1,313 people
  3. Colombia
    2,641 ± 1,252 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of White Plains City PUMA, NY was India, the natal country of 3,345 White Plains City PUMA, NY residents, followed by Mexico with 2,908 and Colombia with 2,641.

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Foreign-Born Population

25.5%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
43.8k people
25.9%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
43.4k people

As of 2021, 25.5% of White Plains City PUMA, NY residents (43.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in White Plains City PUMA, NY was 25.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    25,519 households (15.7%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    3,539 households (2.18%)
  3. Italian
    2,477 households (1.53%)

31.9% of the households in White Plains City PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in White Plains City PUMA, NY was Spanish. 15.7% of the households in White Plains City PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,131 ± 217
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    732 ± 329
  3. World War II
    437 ± 153

White Plains City PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of White Plains City PUMA, NY employs 81.7k people. The largest industries in White Plains City PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (7,314 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,064 people), and Construction (4,095 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($313,496), Nondepository credit & related activities ($288,883), and Banking & related activities ($281,175).

Males in White Plains City PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.62 times higher than the average income of females, which is $99,828. The income inequality in White Plains City PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.521, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY
36,970
Women
46.6%
42,324
Men
53.4%

The workforce of White Plains City PUMA, NY in 2020 was 79,294 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

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Occupations

81.7k
2021 Value
3.08%
1 Year growth
± 3.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in White Plains City PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.08%, from 79.3k employees to 81.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White Plains City PUMA, NY, are Other managers (3,098 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (3,081 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,724 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White Plains City PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

81.7k
2021 Value
3.08%
1 Year growth
± 3.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in White Plains City PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.08%, from 79.3k employees to 81.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White Plains City PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,314 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,064 people), and Construction (4,095 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White Plains City PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in White Plains City PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$87,617
Median earning men ± $3,915
$60,961
Median earning women ± $4,455

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($168,426), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($127,007), and Public Administration ($118,239).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($115,323), Information ($105,849), and Wholesale Trade ($101,293).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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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
  1. $158B
  2. $72.3B
  3. $71.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B
2020 Value in New York
$1.62T
Projected 2050 Value in New York
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

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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
  1. $65.9B
  2. $49.6B
  3. $30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

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

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer
Senator from New York3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator from New York1
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.

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US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in White Plains City PUMA, NY awarded 5,013 degrees. The student population of White Plains City PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,946 male students and 12,231 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in White Plains City PUMA, NY are Hispanic or Latino (1,821 and 37%), followed by White (1,310 and 26.6%), Black or African American (1,179 and 23.9%), and Unknown (268 and 5.44%).

The largest universities in White Plains City PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Mercy College (2,701 and 53.9%), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,801 and 35.9%), and The College of Westchester (260 and 5.19%).

The most popular majors in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY are General Business Administration & Management (643 and 12.8%), Registered Nursing (512 and 10.2%), and Humanistic Studies (499 and 9.95%).

The median tuition cost in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $19,920.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in White Plains City PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,177 (36.2% men and 63.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 19,177 students enrolled in White Plains City PUMA, NY, 36.2% men and 63.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 7,880 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 499 degrees awarded
  2. 205 degrees awarded
  3. 164 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY was Humanistic Studies with 499 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,701 degrees awarded
  2. 1,801 degrees awarded
  3. 260 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercy College with 2,701 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,539 men were awarded degrees from institutions in White Plains City PUMA, NY, which is 0.443 times less than the 3,474 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,821 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,310 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.696% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.765% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of White Plains City PUMA, NY in 2021 were Graduate Degree (42.3k), Bachelors Degree (36.6k), and High School or Equivalent (20.9k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in White Plains City PUMA, NY was $626,200 in 2021, which is 2.56 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $612,800 to $626,200, a 2.19% increase. The homeownership rate in White Plains City PUMA, NY is 67%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in White Plains City PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 33.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White Plains City PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in White Plains City PUMA, NY is $132,293. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in White Plains City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Property

$626,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$12,518
$42,661
Median Property Taxes
±$1,279

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Rent vs Own

67%
Homeownership
2021
60.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 67% of the housing units in White Plains City PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in White Plains City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

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Household Income

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$132,293
Median Household Income
± $3,299
63.7k
Number of Households
± 1,954

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.7k households in White Plains City PUMA, NY grew to $132,293 from the previous year's value of $123,735.

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Wage Distribution

0.521
2021 Wage GINI in White Plains City PUMA, NY
0.524
2020 Wage GINI in White Plains City PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in White Plains City PUMA, NY was 0.521 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.589% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for White Plains City PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in White Plains City PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (51.2%)
  2. Public Transit (18.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (16.4%)

In 2021, 51.2% of workers in White Plains City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (18.8%) and those who worked at home (16.4%).

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Commute Time

33.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White Plains City PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (33.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.63% of the workforce in White Plains City PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in White Plains City PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in White Plains City PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

5.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White Plains City PUMA, NY (9.54k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White Plains City PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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95.7% of the population of White Plains City PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 61.5% on employee plans, 9.63% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.143% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.29%
Uninsured
61.5%
Employer Coverage
9.63%
Medicaid
13.8%
Medicare
10.7%
Non-Group
0.143%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in White Plains City PUMA, NY declined by 14.7% from 5.02% to 4.29%.

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