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West Side

New Jersey · Jersey City · 27,263 residents · 0.939 sq mi
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West Side has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $560,936. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Jersey City median. Despite a median home value of $560,936, the poverty rate sits 97% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up West Side; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,263
Population density
29,034 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,424
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,460
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$560,936
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,523
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.1%
68.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(5,901)
Black26.7%(7,277)
Hispanic / Latino32%(8,718)
Asian13.5%(3,688)
Other6.2%(1,679)
Diversity Score94.7%(25,817)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(5,901)
Black26.7%(7,277)
Hispanic / Latino32%(8,718)
Asian13.5%(3,688)
Other6.2%(1,679)
Diversity Score94.7%(25,817)
Diversity Score
95
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
41.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$515,287−8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Side, Jersey City, New Jersey?

West Side, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 27,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Side, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $67,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Side, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In West Side, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $560,936, and the typical rent is about $1,523 a month.

How educated are people in West Side, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Side, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Side, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 24.5% of people in West Side, Jersey City, 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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