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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West New York

New Jersey · 45,768 residents · 0.994 sq mi
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West New York has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,980. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value is $168,900. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Jersey median. Despite a median home value of $168,900, the poverty rate sits 52% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,768
+20%since 1990
from 38,125 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46,044 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 38,355 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
−3%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K41K46K50K55K1990201020202024West New York
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,980
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,361 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,719
+39%since 1990
from $12,047 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$168,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $165,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$681
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $439 in 1990
US average: $602
19.9%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
80.1% rent
5.3
−16%since 1990
from 6.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(29,175)
Black3.9%(1,490)
Hispanic / Latino73%(27,830)
Asian2%(760)
Diversity Score76.9%(29,324)
2000
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(7,088)
Black1.4%(658)
Hispanic / Latino78.7%(36,038)
Asian2.8%(1,292)
Diversity Score41.9%(19,168)
42
−46%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 45,768 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West New York, New Jersey earns about $31,980 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 $168,900, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

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

About 16.4% 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 18.9% of people in West New York, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has West New York, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, West New York, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,643 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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