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West Caldwell

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.097
State:
New Jersey

West Caldwell is located in Essex County, New Jersey. West Caldwell has a 2025 population of 11,317 . West Caldwell is currently growing at a rate of 1.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,995 in 2020.

The average household income in West Caldwell is $195,829 with a poverty rate of 2.7%. The median age in West Caldwell is 43.7 years: 43 years for males, and 44.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.0 males.

11.3K
Total Population
2,220
Density (mi²)
160 1.43%
Growth

West Caldwell Population

West Caldwell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Caldwell includes 81.95% White, 3.58% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (81.95%)

Two or more races (10.89%)

Asian (3.58%)

Other race (1.82%)

Black or African American (1.76%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,93081.95%
Two or more races1,18710.89%
Asian3903.58%
Other race1981.82%
Black or African American1921.76%

West Caldwell Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Caldwell's average per capita income is $85,250. Household income levels show a median of $154,439. The poverty rate stands at 2.7%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$183,214-
Families$179,375$216,545
Households$154,439$195,829
Non Families$66,285$118,819

$85,250

Average Income

$154,439

Median Household Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)