West Caldwell township

County:: Essex County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 5.097
State:: New Jersey

West Caldwell township is located in Essex County, New Jersey. West Caldwell township has a 2025 population of 10,763. West Caldwell township is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,975 in 2020.

The average household income in West Caldwell township is $195,829 with a poverty rate of 2.7%. The median age in West Caldwell township is 43.7 years: 43 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Caldwell township includes 81.95% White, 3.58% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	8,930	81.95%
Two or more races	1,187	10.89%
Asian	390	3.58%
Other race	198	1.82%
Black or African American	192	1.76%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Caldwell township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Caldwell township's average per capita income is $85,250. Household income levels show a median of $154,439. The poverty rate stands at 2.7%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$183,214	-
Families	$179,375	$216,545
Households	$154,439	$195,829
Non Families	$66,285	$118,819

$85,250

Average Income

$154,439

Median Household Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate