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West New York

County:
Hudson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.994
State:
New Jersey

West New York is a town located in Hudson County, New Jersey. West New York has a 2026 population of 53,225. West New York is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,475 in 2020.

The median household income in West New York is $71,729 with a poverty rate of 19.38%. The median age in West New York is 37.2 years: 35.7 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males.

53.2K
Total Population
53,532
Density (mi²)
125 0.24%
Growth

West New York Population

West New York Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202653,2251250.24%
202553,1001250.24%
202452,9751,1392.2%
202351,8367181.4%
202251,118-530-1.03%
202151,648-827-1.58%
202052,475-360-0.68%
201952,8321490.28%
201852,683-29-0.06%
201752,7121340.25%
201652,578540.1%
201552,5241,0141.97%
201451,5102780.54%
201351,2324010.79%
201250,8313420.68%
201150,4896701.34%
201049,8191110.22%
200045,7687,64320.05%
199038,125-1,069-2.73%
198039,194-1,433-3.53%
197040,6275,08014.29%
196035,547-2,136-5.67%
195037,683-1,756-4.45%
194039,4392,3326.28%
193037,1077,18124%
192029,92616,366120.69%
191013,5608,293157.45%
19005,26700%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 35.7 years

West New York Adults

There are 41,853 adults, (6,557 of whom are seniors) in West New York.

Sex Ratio

Female: 26,428 (50.8%)
Male: 25,576 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West New York includes 32.97% other race, 20.15% White, 7.96% Asian, 4.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race17,14832.97%
Two or more races16,63631.99%
White10,47820.15%
Asian4,1387.96%
Black or African American2,1694.17%
Native American1,4352.76%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race17,07132.83%
Two or more races16,23931.23%
White3,8327.37%
Native American1,4082.71%
Black or African American8661.67%
Asian510.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,64612.78%
Asian4,0877.86%
Black or African American1,3032.51%
Two or more races3970.76%
Other race770.15%
Native American270.05%

West New York Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West New York 's average per capita income is $40,825. Household income levels show a median of $71,729. The poverty rate stands at 19.38%.

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$84,692-
Families$75,303$111,961
Households$71,729$104,832
Non Families$51,985$80,935

$40,825

Average Income

$71,729

Median Household Income

19.38%

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)