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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westville

New Jersey · 4,500 residents · 1.024 sq mi
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Westville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,570. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,500
−2%since 1990
from 4,573 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,395 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 4,466 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+9%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Westville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,570
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,660 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,747
+39%since 1990
from $13,497 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$569
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
64.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
35.6% rent
2.3
−10%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(4,429)
Black1.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(62)
Asian0.8%(37)
Diversity Score10.8%(494)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,138)
Black2.6%(117)
Hispanic / Latino3%(133)
Asian1%(45)
Diversity Score15.9%(714)
16
+47%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−28%since 1990
from 19.6 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 Westville, New Jersey?

Westville, New Jersey has about 4,500 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westville, New Jersey?

The typical household in Westville, New Jersey earns about $39,570 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westville, New Jersey expensive?

In Westville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Westville, New Jersey?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Westville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westville, New Jersey?

About 8.7% of people in Westville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Westville, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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