West Park is a CDP located in Cumberland County New Jersey. West Park has a 2024 population of 1,820. West Park is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 16.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,566 in 2020.
The average household income in West Park is $99,907 with a poverty rate of 17.88%. The median age in West Park is 42.6 years: 44.5 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 868 | 57.07% |
| Other race | 333 | 21.89% |
| Two or more races | 190 | 12.49% |
| Black or African American | 114 | 7.5% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 675 | 2.25 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Non Family | 345 | 1.1 | 42 | 58 |
| Married | 219 | 3.37 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 58 | 4.45 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 53 | 2.74 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 7.71% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 143 | 13.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 9.28% |
| High School Graduate | 452 | 44.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.86% |
| Some College | 139 | 13.57% |
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 | 668 | 637 | 180 |
| Other Race | 152 | 133 | 21 |
| Black | 114 | 73 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 106 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 68 | 25 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,833 | $91,200 | $68,864 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,109 | $86,359 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $91,131 | $23,085 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $74,044 | $90,027 | $67,670 |
| Some College | $75,820 | $80,114 | $75,781 |
$74,044
Average Earnings
$90,027
Average Male
$67,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.65% of West Park residents speak only English, while 18.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 333 | 203 | 60.96% |
| Hispanic | 377 | 157 | 41.64% |
| White | 868 | 69 | 7.95% |
17.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.74%
Male Poverty Rate
23.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Park is Other, with 60.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Park is White, with 7.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| High School | 17.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.92% |
| Some College | 7.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $112,380 |
| Households | $73,397 | $99,907 |
| Married Families | $126,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $82,769 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
123
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 12.86% |
| Other Race | 19 | 10.56% |
| Black | 9 | 7.89% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
66.73%
Born in West Park
93.82%
Native Born
6.18%
Foreign Born
5.59%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
93.82% of West Park residents were born in the United States, with 66.73% having been born in New Jersey. 5.59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,820 | 130 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 1,690 | 130 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 1,560 | 30 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 1,530 | -36 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 1,566 | 0 | 0% |