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West Park

New Jersey · 1,506 residents · 1.295 sq mi
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West Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $152,900. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,506
−2%vs 2021
vs 1,530 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,163 / sq mi
−2%vs 2021
vs 1,181 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.5
+12%vs 2021
vs 42.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,868
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $65,865 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$29,195
−3%vs 2021
vs $29,971 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 38.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
8.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$152,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $164,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$803
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $869 in 2021
US average: $1,124
75.9%
+8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.9% in 2021
24.1% rent
2.4
−6%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,117)
Black3.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(237)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8.3%(127)
Diversity Score54.4%(832)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(1,133)
Black5.8%(88)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(200)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other7.6%(114)
Diversity Score54.4%(820)
54
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 54 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
4.7%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
+18%vs 2021
vs 24.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
87.4%
+7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
8.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
56.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
46.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.6% in 2021
48.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.4% in 2021
2.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in West Park, New Jersey?

West Park, New Jersey has about 1,506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Park, New Jersey earns about $64,868 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 $152,900, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in West Park, New Jersey?

About 19.3% 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 8.9% of people in West Park, 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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