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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West New York

New Jersey · 38,125 residents · 0.994 sq mi
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West New York has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,361. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 7,643 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $165,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Jersey median. Despite a median home value of $165,400, the poverty rate sits 24% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

38,125
−17%vs 2000
vs 45,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
38,355 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 46,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
+3%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
37K41K46K50K55K1990201020202024West New York
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,361
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,980 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,047
−28%vs 2000
vs $16,719 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$165,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $168,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$439
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $681 in 2000
US average: $450
22.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
77.3% rent
6.3
+19%vs 2000
vs 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(7,088)
Black1.4%(658)
Hispanic / Latino78.7%(36,038)
Asian2.8%(1,292)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(19,168)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(29,175)
Black3.9%(1,490)
Hispanic / Latino73%(27,830)
Asian2%(760)
Other17.6%(6,700)
Diversity Score76.9%(29,324)
77
+84%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.9%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West New York, New Jersey?

West New York, New Jersey has about 38,125 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West New York, New Jersey?

The typical household in West New York, New Jersey earns about $26,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West New York, New Jersey expensive?

In West New York, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $165,400, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in West New York, New Jersey?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in West New York, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West New York, New Jersey?

About 16.4% of people in West New York, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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