Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

220,747

2.79% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AChuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AKirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.4

2.47% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17.6%

7.86% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,725

4.57% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$491,900

4.06% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

102,034

0.499% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY had a population of 221k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $59,725. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY grew from 214,763 to 220,747, a 2.79% increase and its median household income grew from $57,117 to $59,725, a 4.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY are Other (Hispanic) (39.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (19.1%), White (Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.6%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.1%).

68.7% of the households in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill 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.

81% of the residents in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in NYC-Manhattan Community District 12--Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY are Yeshiva University (2,133 degrees awarded in 2021) and Boricua College (193 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was $491,900, and the homeownership rate was 11.1%.

Most people in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 42.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was 0 cars per household.

Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY borders Fort Lee, Cliffside Park & Palisades Park Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Riverdale, Fieldston & Kingsbridge PUMA, NY, Bedford Park, Fordham North & Norwood PUMA, NY, Morris Heights, Fordham South & Mount Hope PUMA, NY, Concourse, Highbridge & Mount Eden PUMA, NY, Hamilton Heights, Manhattanville & West Harlem PUMA, NY, and Central Harlem PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY is home to a population of 221k people, from which 81% are citizens. As of 2021, 43.8% of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (96.6k people).

In 2021, there were 2.09 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (88k people) in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 24.1k 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 Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY are Spanish (129,597 households), Russian (1,765 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,659 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

112,921

Women

51.1%

107,857

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 220,778 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

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Citizenship

81%

2021 Citizenship

80.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 81% of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was 80.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY

Other (Hispanic)
88k ± 5.06k
White (Non-Hispanic)
42.1k ± 2.31k
White (Hispanic)
24.1k ± 2.26k

68.2%

Hispanic Population

151k people

68.2% of the people in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY are hispanic (151k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
65,577 ± 5,271 people
Mexico
4,926 ± 1,704 people
Ecuador
4,321 ± 1,598 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 65,577 Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY residents, followed by Mexico with 4,926 and Ecuador with 4,321.

Foreign-Born Population

43.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

96.6k people

44.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

94.7k people

As of 2021, 43.8% of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY residents (96.6k 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 Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was 44.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
129,597 households (61.8%)
Russian
1,765 households (0.841%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,659 households (0.791%)

68.7% of the households in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill 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 Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was Spanish. 61.8% of the households in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill 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

Gulf War (2001-)
800 ± 275
Vietnam
577 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
527 ± 275

Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY employs 102k people. The largest industries in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY are Restaurants & Food Services (8,849 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,347 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,031 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($300,229), Other information services, except libraries & archives, & internet publishing & broadcasting & web search portals ($130,808), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($118,295).

Males in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,037. The income inequality in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,014

Women

47.8%

53,532

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY in 2020 was 102,546 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

102k

2021 Value

−0.499%

1 Year decline

± −0.499%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.499%, from 103k employees to 102k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY, are Janitors & building cleaners (4,333 people), Home health aides (4,122 people), and Cashiers (2,812 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

102k

2021 Value

−0.499%

1 Year decline

± −0.499%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.499%, from 103k employees to 102k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,849 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,347 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,031 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,974

Median earning men ± $1,727

$35,725

Median earning women ± $2,467

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($73,258), Public Administration ($59,580), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,436).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,004), Information ($53,791), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,984).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

N/AChuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

N/AKirsten 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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 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 2021, universities in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY awarded 2,326 degrees. The student population of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,427 male students and 3,497 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY are White (1,540 and 72.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (226 and 10.7%), Unknown (221 and 10.4%), and Black or African American (81 and 3.83%).

The largest universities in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Yeshiva University (2,133 and 91.7%) and Boricua College (193 and 8.3%).

The most popular majors in NYC-Manhattan Community District 12--Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY are Judaic Studies (547 and 23.5%), Law (324 and 13.9%), and Social Work (242 and 10.4%).

The median tuition cost in NYC-Manhattan Community District 12--Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $27,650.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 56.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,924 (41% men and 59% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,924 students enrolled in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY, 41% men and 59% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,874 records, of which 52% were women and 48% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
68 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
168 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
89 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in NYC-Manhattan Community District 12--Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was General Psychology with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in NYC-Manhattan Community District 12--Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Yeshiva University
2,133 degrees awarded
Boricua College
193 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yeshiva University with 2,133 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 952 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY, which is 0.693 times less than the 1,374 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,540 degrees mean that there were 6.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 226 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 ($27,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,613) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($825) 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 2021, 2.84% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.78% 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 Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (37.6k), High School or Equivalent (35.1k), and Secondary Education (33.1k).

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 Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was $491,900 in 2021, which is 2.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $472,700 to $491,900, a 4.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY is 11.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 42.5 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Median household income in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY is $59,725. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill 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.

Housing

Property

$491,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$46,910

$8,605

Median Property Taxes

±$868

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 Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

11.1%

Homeownership

2021

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 11.1% of the housing units in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 10.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill 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.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill 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.

$59,725

Median Household Income

± $2,283

77.7k

Number of Households

± 2,673

In 2021, the median household income of the 77.7k households in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY grew to $59,725 from the previous year's value of $57,117.

The following chart displays the households in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.461

2021 Wage GINI in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 6.24% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (63.4%)
Walked (11.2%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)

In 2021, 63.4% of workers in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY used public transit to get to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (10.8%).

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

42.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (42.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.72% of the workforce in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

0 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY have 0 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY (38.2k out of 217k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

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

91.8% of the population of Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 36.8% on Medicaid, 5.8% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.304% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 28.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.17%

Uninsured

37.3%

Employer Coverage

36.8%

Medicaid

5.8%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.304%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY declined by 2.1% from 8.34% to 8.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washington Heights, Inwood & Marble Hill PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.