Demographics & People — Wheatley Heights, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,266 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,700 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,499 |
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| Family Households | 1,105 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.47 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,004 |
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| Black or African American | 2,878 |
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| Asian | 369 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,030 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,249 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,406 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 686 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 599 |
| Italian | 542 |
| Jamaican | 358 |
| American | 356 |
| Irish | 246 |
| German | 181 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 175 |
Language
| English Only | 3,591 |
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| Spanish | 742 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,968 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 188 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,992 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wheatley Heights, New York.
