West Orange township is located in Essex County New Jersey. West Orange township has a 2024 population of 47,776. West Orange township is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Orange township was:
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% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,440 | 2.73 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 9,394 | 3.38 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 5,105 | 1.15 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Female | 2,054 | 3.32 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 887 | 3.47 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 985 | 2.88% |
| Associates Degree | 2,167 | 6.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,290 | 30.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,851 | 22.98% |
| High School Graduate | 6,058 | 17.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,707 | 5% |
| Some College | 5,104 | 14.94% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,791 | 15,151 | 10,232 |
| Black | 8,489 | 8,096 | 4,092 |
| Hispanic | 6,472 | 4,940 | 1,740 |
| Other Race | 4,337 | 3,232 | 999 |
| 2+ Races | 2,550 | 2,223 | 1,049 |
| Asian | 2,202 | 2,111 | 1,539 |
| Native American | 73 | 55 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,672 | $91,019 | $80,982 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,668 | $147,128 | $109,274 |
| High School Graduate | $37,702 | $38,711 | $36,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,268 | $45,971 | $21,875 |
| Overall | $71,127 | $74,831 | $68,497 |
| Some College | $55,582 | $60,233 | $48,419 |
$71,127
Average Earnings
$74,831
Average Male
$68,497
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.92% of West Orange township residents speak only English, while 32.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,398 | 1,661 | 15.97% |
| White | 19,903 | 1,014 | 5.09% |
| Other | 6,562 | 885 | 13.49% |
| Black | 12,598 | 556 | 4.41% |
| Multiple | 4,119 | 338 | 8.21% |
| Asian | 2,559 | 132 | 5.16% |
| Native | 98 | 9 | 9.18% |
7.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.46%
Male Poverty Rate
8.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Orange township is Hispanic, with 15.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Orange township is Black, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.43% |
| High School | 8.24% |
| Some College | 7.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.54% |
| Male Employed | 3.39% |
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $158,036 | $200,489 |
| Households | $131,645 | $173,091 |
| Married Families | $188,133 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,563 | $99,697 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,145
Number of Veterans
1,056
Male Veterans
89
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 490 |
| Second Gulf War | 205 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| World War II | 77 |
| Korea | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 391 |
| 75+ | 311 |
| 35 to 54 | 236 |
| 55 to 64 | 161 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 3.88% |
| Black | 288 | 2.99% |
| Other Race | 76 | 1.54% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 2.28% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
43.85%
Born in West Orange township
72.41%
Native Born
27.59%
Foreign Born
12.17%
Non Citizen
15.41%
Naturalized
72.41% of West Orange township residents were born in the United States, with 43.85% having been born in New Jersey. 12.17% 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 | 47,301 | -95 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 47,396 | -95 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 47,491 | -95 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 47,586 | -95 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 47,681 | -95 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 47,776 | -95 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 47,871 | -95 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 47,966 | -296 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 48,262 | -435 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 48,697 | 958 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 47,739 | -8 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 47,747 | 18 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 47,729 | 770 | 1.64% |
| 2016 | 46,959 | 80 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 46,879 | 53 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 46,826 | 84 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 46,742 | 284 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 46,458 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 46,439 | 275 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 46,164 | 0 | 0% |