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CITY · 2010 ACS

West New York

New Jersey · 49,708 residents · 0.994 sq mi
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West New York has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,657. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $391,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Jersey median. Despite a median home value of $391,200, the poverty rate sits 31% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,708
+9%since 2000
from 45,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50,008 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 46,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+2%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K41K46K50K55K1990201020202024West New York
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,657
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,980 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,419
+46%since 2000
from $16,719 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$391,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
15.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
78.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.8
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(6,571)
Black1.8%(873)
Hispanic / Latino78.1%(38,812)
Asian5.8%(2,904)
Other0.7%(344)
Diversity Score45.5%(22,611)
Diversity Score
45
+9%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
33.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
39.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
39.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
60.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.6%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

West New York, New Jersey has about 49,708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West New York, New Jersey earns about $44,657 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 $391,200, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

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

About 24.8% 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 18.1% 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 11,583 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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