West New York, NJ Demographics
What is the population of West New York?
There are 52,438 residents in West New York, with a median age of 37.2. Of this, 50.26% are males and 49.74% are females. US-born citizens make up 38.53% of the resident pool in West New York, while non-US-born citizens account for 28.98%. Additionally, 32.49% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 46,327 people in West New York currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 52,438 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 26,356 | -2.0% |
| Female Population | 26,082 | 1.9% |
Male Population 50.26%
Female Population 49.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.2 | 1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 20,203 | -1.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 15,198 | 3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 17,037 | -1.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 38.53%
Citizen not U.S. Born 28.98%
Not Citizen 32.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 732 | -11.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,344 | 19.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 640 | 6.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 966 | 13.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 46,327 | -1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 1.41%
Moved from Same County 6.43%
Moved from Same State 1.23%
Moved from Different State 1.86%
Same House as Last Year 89.07%
What are the employment statistics in West New York?
White-collar workers make up 71.45% of the working population in West New York, while blue-collar employees account for 28.55%. There are also 2,520 entrepreneurs in West New York (9.06% of the workforce); 21,618 workers employed in private companies (77.76%); and 2,352 people working in governmental institutions (8.46%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 19,864 | -0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 7,938 | -2.4% |
White Collar 71.45%
Blue Collar 28.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,520 | 20.6% |
| Private Companies | 21,618 | -3.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,352 | 2.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,312 | 15.4% |
Self Employees 9.06%
Private Companies 77.76%
Governmental Workers 8.46%
Not for Profit Companies 4.72%
How many households are there in West New York?
There are a total of 20,608 households in West New York, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 62.35% of these West New York households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.65%. Additionally, 29.09% of households have children and 70.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 20,608 | 3.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 12,850 | -1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,758 | 11.8% |
Family Households 62.35%
Non-Family Households 37.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,994 | -4.2% |
| Households without Children | 14,614 | 6.8% |
Households with Children 29.09%
Households without Children 70.91%
What are the median and average incomes in West New York?
The average annual household income in West New York is $97,062, while the median household income sits at $70,141 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,095, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,896.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $97,062 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $70,141 | 6.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 40,759 | -1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West New York?
There are 22,172 housing units in West New York, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 20,608 occupied housing units in West New York, 23.53% are owner-occupied, while 76.47% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 59.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $461,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,650 per month in West New York.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 22,172 | 2.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 5,802 | -12.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,063 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,478 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,992 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,177 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,100 | 24.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,548 | 8.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,641 | 6.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,371 | 25.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,608 | 3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,850 | 7.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $15,758 | 2.2% |
Owner Occupied 23.53%
Renter Occupied 76.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,909 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,941 | 22.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $461,600 | 21.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $358,200 | 3.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,650 | 10.1% |
With Mortgage 59.98%
Without Mortgage 40.02%
What is the level of education in West New York?
Approximately 34.7% of the population in West New York holds a high school degree (that's 14,616 residents), while 13.14% have attained a college certificate (5,917 locals) and 18.85% have a bachelor's degree (7,940 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,880 | 17.6% |
| Some High School | 14,616 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 5,917 | -4.7% |
| Associate Degree | 1,899 | 12.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,940 | -0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,253 | -3.2% |
No High School 16.33%
Some High School 34.7%
Some College 13.14%
Associate Degree 4.51%
Bachelor's Degree 18.85%
Graduate Degree 12.47%
What is the marital status of West New York residents?
A total of 17,100 people in West New York have never been married (which represents 39.26% of the total population), while 19,575 of them are wedded (44.95%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,639 (3.76%) and 4,750 (10.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 17,100 | 1.0% |
| Married | 19,575 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1,639 | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 2,127 | 12.9% |
| Divorced | 4,750 | 4,750.0% |
Never Married 39.26%
Married 44.95%
Separated 3.76%
Widowed 4.88%
Divorced 10.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in West New York?
The top three means of transportation people in West New York use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 10,298 residents commute by car, 8,620 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,518 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 10,298 | -4.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 8,620 | -1.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 704 | N/A |
| Railroad | 169 | -13.3% |
| Ferryboat | 650 | 29.7% |
| Bicycle | 219 | 51.0% |
| TaxiCab | 53 | -59.9% |
| Walk | 2,518 | 10.6% |
What is the median and average household income in West New York by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.