West Orange township

County:: Essex County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 12.003
State:: New Jersey

West Orange township is located in Essex County, New Jersey. West Orange township has a 2025 population of 47,681. West Orange township is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -2.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,697 in 2020.

The average household income in West Orange township is $173,091 with a poverty rate of 7.22%. The median age in West Orange township is 41.6 years: 40.2 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Orange township includes 45.37% White, 26.85% Black or African American, 13.68% other race, 5.31% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	21,903	45.37%
Black or African American	12,960	26.85%
Other race	6,602	13.68%
Two or more races	4,144	8.58%
Asian	2,564	5.31%
Native American	103	0.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Orange township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Orange township's average per capita income is $71,127. Household income levels show a median of $131,645. The poverty rate stands at 7.22%.

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	$188,133	-
Families	$158,036	$200,489
Households	$131,645	$173,091
Non Families	$51,563	$99,697

$71,127

Average Income

$131,645

Median Household Income

7.22%

Poverty Rate