White Plains, New York

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Overview

Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York serves as a regional transportation hub for the surrounding region. Located in New York, this airport draws visitors and residents from a wide catchment area that spans multiple incorporated communities. Understanding the population base within a 30-minute drive helps illustrate the regional significance of this location and the communities it connects.

Population catchment

Within a 30-minute drive of Westchester County Airport, approximately 200,301 people reside across 14 incorporated places. The largest nearby community, Stamford, contributes 135,470 residents to this total, making up about 68% of the area's population. The next largest communities are Greenwich (13,836) and Riverside (8,843), which together contribute an additional 22,679 residents to the catchment. The population distribution across these communities provides insight into the density and structure of the region.

Regional dependence

Many of the communities near Westchester County Airport are relatively small, with 12 out of 14 falling below 10,000 residents. These smaller towns depend on proximity to Stamford and regional destinations like Westchester County Airport for everyday needs ranging from retail to medical care. This interdependence between small communities and larger centers is a defining feature of the area's geography.

Geographic interpretation

The demographic profile of the Westchester County Airport catchment area reveals a suburban landscape. The region blends suburban and semi-rural characteristics, with 2 communities above 10,000 residents alongside a collection of smaller incorporated places. Population concentration around Stamford points to a moderately concentrated regional structure where access to amenities tends to correlate with proximity to the largest communities. With a median population of 4,905 across the nearby communities, the typical incorporated place is substantially smaller than the area's largest city. This geographic context is essential for understanding the practical reach of Westchester County Airport.

Identifiers: city · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Stamford (city), CT135,470
2 Greenwich (CDP), CT13,836
3 Riverside (CDP), CT8,843
4 Old Greenwich (CDP), CT6,962
5 Cos Cob (CDP), CT6,873
6 New Canaan (CDP), CT6,220
7 Noroton (CDP), CT5,317
8 Byram (CDP), CT4,493
9 Pemberwick (CDP), CT3,899
10 Noroton Heights (CDP), CT3,116
11 Glenville (CDP), CT2,762
12 Darien Downtown (CDP), CT1,147
13 Indian Field (CDP), CT705
14 Rock Ridge (CDP), CT658

Overview

Situated in White Plains, New York, Target functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 781,575 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Target, spread across 20 distinct incorporated communities. Yonkers, with a population of 211,569, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 27% of the reachable population. Following Yonkers, New Rochelle adds 79,726 residents, while Mount Vernon contributes 73,893, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Target. With 9 of 20 communities registering populations under 25,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Yonkers. Target benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across New York.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Target form a urban corridor. Multiple communities exceed 50,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. Yonkers dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 26,192 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout New York.

Identifiers: city · CDP · village

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Yonkers (city), NY211,569
2 New Rochelle (city), NY79,726
3 Mount Vernon (city), NY73,893
4 White Plains (city), NY59,559
5 New City (CDP), NY34,135
6 Spring Valley (village), NY33,066
7 Port Chester (village), NY31,693
8 Harrison (village), NY28,218
9 Ossining (village), NY27,551
10 Monsey (CDP), NY26,954
11 Peekskill (city), NY25,431
12 Eastchester (CDP), NY20,901
13 Mamaroneck (village), NY20,151
14 Nanuet (CDP), NY18,886
15 Scarsdale (village), NY18,253
16 Rye (city), NY16,592
17 Pearl River (CDP), NY16,567
18 Jefferson Valley-Yorktown (CDP), NY14,444
19 Stony Point (CDP), NY12,126
20 Tarrytown (village), NY11,860