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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 2025 population of 53,100 . West New York is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,475 in 2020.

The average household income in West New York is $97,117 with a poverty rate of 21.39%. The median age in West New York is 37.3 years: 35.7 years for males, and 39.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.6 males.

53.1K
Total Population
53,406
Density (mi²)
125 0.24%
Growth

West New York Population

West New York Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West New York includes 32.17% White, 27.4% other race, 7.62% Asian, 3.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (32.17%)

Two or more races (27.57%)

Other race (27.4%)

Asian (7.62%)

Black or African American (3.13%)

Native American (2.12%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,62632.17%
Two or more races14,24727.57%
Other race14,16327.4%
Asian3,9377.62%
Black or African American1,6163.13%
Native American1,0942.12%

West New York Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West New York's average per capita income is $39,193. Household income levels show a median of $67,139. The poverty rate stands at 21.39%.

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$78,732-
Families$71,333$102,612
Households$67,139$97,117
Non Families$50,913$78,619

$39,193

Average Income

$67,139

Median Household Income

21.39%

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)