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West New York, NJ Demographics

West New York, NJ Population by Gender

The total population of West New York is estimated to be 52,438 with 26,356 males (50.26%) and 26,082 females (49.74%). There are 274 less females than males in West New York.

West New York, NJ Median Household Income: Trends, Analysis, and Key Findings

The median household income in West New York was $71,246 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,703(2.33%) from $72,949 in 2020. This income is 95.50% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).

West New York, NJ Median Household Income By Age

Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, West New York sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $85,179. Overall, the median household income for the town of West New York stands at $71,246.

West New York, NJ Income by Gender

In West New York, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $37,041 for males and $26,076 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $58,290 for males and $47,754 for females.

West New York, NJ Median Household Income By Race

In West New York, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Black or African American households have the highest median household income at $121,848, while Two or More Races households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $60,276.

West New York, NJ Population by Year

In 2022, the population of West New York was 51,981, a 0.86% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, West New York's population was 52,431, a decline of 0.22% compared to a population of 52,544 in 2020.

West New York, NJ Population by Age

The median age in West New York, NJ is 36.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.39% were under the age of 15, 18.68% aged 15 to 29, 50.68% aged 30 to 64, 10.46% aged 65 to 84, and 1.79% were 85 years of age and older.

West New York, NJ Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of West New York population: 49.67% are White, 2.45% are Black or African American, 1.05% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.36% are Asian, 24.11% are some other race and 16.35% are multiracial.