West New York town is located in Hudson County New Jersey. West New York town has a 2024 population of 50,776. West New York town is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually but its population has decreased by -3.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,542 in 2020.
The average household income in West New York town is $97,062 with a poverty rate of 20.68%. The median age in West New York town is 37.2 years: 36.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West New York town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,392 | 42.7% |
| Other race | 13,332 | 25.42% |
| Two or more races | 11,066 | 21.1% |
| Asian | 3,435 | 6.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,460 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 753 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,608 | 2.54 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Married | 7,853 | 3.23 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Non Family | 7,758 | 1.4 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
| Female | 3,565 | 3.3 | 22.5 | 77.5 |
| Male | 1,432 | 3.05 | 12.4 | 87.6 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
23.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,007 | 7.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,754 | 4.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,588 | 20.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,243 | 13.91% |
| High School Graduate | 9,633 | 25.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,306 | 16.73% |
| Some College | 4,163 | 11.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,032 | 19,438 | 6,232 |
| 2+ Races | 8,122 | 6,432 | 2,259 |
| Other Race | 7,924 | 4,925 | 1,340 |
| White | 5,823 | 5,313 | 3,848 |
| Asian | 3,030 | 2,840 | 2,377 |
| Black | 1,011 | 911 | 389 |
| Native American | 662 | 362 | 87 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 93.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,966 | $67,374 | $56,199 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,281 | $115,858 | $76,806 |
| High School Graduate | $27,780 | $34,458 | $22,790 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,560 | $29,680 | $19,067 |
| Overall | $40,472 | $46,436 | $32,410 |
| Some College | $40,112 | $40,628 | $38,704 |
$40,472
Average Earnings
$46,436
Average Male
$32,410
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
22.32% of West New York town residents speak only English, while 77.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 68.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,984 | 9,227 | 23.08% |
| Other | 13,153 | 3,429 | 26.07% |
| Multiple | 11,019 | 2,083 | 18.9% |
| White | 7,459 | 1,171 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 3,435 | 308 | 8.97% |
| Native | 753 | 278 | 36.92% |
| Black | 1,441 | 123 | 8.54% |
20.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.49%
Male Poverty Rate
23.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West New York town is Native, with 36.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West New York town is Black, with 8.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.28% |
| High School | 20.74% |
| Some College | 12.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.44% |
| Female Employed | 12.57% |
| Male Employed | 7.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,315 | $102,599 |
| Households | $70,141 | $97,062 |
| Married Families | $82,901 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,673 | $76,969 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
550
Number of Veterans
383
Male Veterans
167
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 165 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 151 |
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 291 | 0.9% |
| White | 253 | 1.38% |
| Black | 114 | 9.12% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 0.87% |
| Other Race | 60 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.77%
Born in West New York town
40.91%
Native Born
59.09%
Foreign Born
32.49%
Non Citizen
26.6%
Naturalized
40.91% of West New York town residents were born in the United States, with 27.77% having been born in New Jersey. 32.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 50,886 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 50,864 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 50,842 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 2026 | 50,820 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 50,798 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 50,776 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 50,754 | 22 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 50,732 | -979 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 51,711 | -831 | -1.58% |
| 2020 | 52,542 | -290 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 52,832 | 149 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 52,683 | -29 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 52,712 | 134 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 52,578 | 54 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 52,524 | 1,014 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 51,510 | 278 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 51,232 | 401 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 50,831 | 342 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 50,489 | 670 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 49,819 | 0 | 0% |