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West Park

New Jersey · 1,079 residents · 1.295 sq mi
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West Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,813. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 442 residents. Median home value is $217,800. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,079
−29%since 2023
from 1,521 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
833 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+9%since 2023
from 42.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K20202024West Park
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,813
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,397 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,318
+32%since 2023
from $45,758 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
+9%since 2023
from 0.519 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $224,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,282 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−2%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(868)
Black7.5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(377)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other10.6%(161)
Diversity Score74.5%(1,133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(693)
Black4.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(153)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other17.4%(188)
Diversity Score66.9%(722)
Diversity Score
67
−10%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−11%since 2023
from 23.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
Female
47.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
Foreign born
3.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Park, New Jersey?

West Park, New Jersey has about 1,079 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Park, New Jersey earns about $72,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Park, New Jersey expensive?

In West Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $217,800, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in West Park, New Jersey?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.3% of people in West Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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