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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 2026 population of 11,477. West Caldwell township is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually and its population has increased by 4.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,995 in 2020.

The median household income in West Caldwell township is $158,467 with a poverty rate of 3.64%. The median age in West Caldwell township is 44 years: 42.6 years for males, and 47.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males.

11.5K
Total Population
2,252
Density (mi²)
160 1.41%
Growth

West Caldwell township Population

West Caldwell township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,4771601.41%
202511,3171601.43%
202411,1571601.45%
202310,997970.89%
202210,90030.03%
202110,897-98-0.89%
202010,995-45-0.41%
201910,88600%
201810,88660.06%
201710,880-2-0.02%
201610,882150.14%
201510,867640.59%
201410,803810.76%
201310,722110.1%
201210,711-22-0.2%
201110,733-26-0.24%
201010,697-1-0.01%

Median Age

Overall: 44 years
Female: 47.2 years
Male: 42.6 years

West Caldwell township Adults

There are 8,506 adults, (2,099 of whom are seniors) in West Caldwell township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,587 (50.8%)
Male: 5,408 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Caldwell township includes 82.53% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,07482.53%
Two or more races1,16010.55%
Other race3222.93%
Asian2912.65%
Black or African American1481.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5835.3%
White3232.94%
Other race2742.49%
Asian90.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,75179.59%
Two or more races5775.25%
Asian2822.56%
Black or African American1481.35%
Other race480.44%

West Caldwell township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Caldwell township 's average per capita income is $88,883. Household income levels show a median of $158,467. The poverty rate stands at 3.64%.

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$193,839-
Families$187,361$215,423
Households$158,467$195,481
Non Families$79,808$128,308

$88,883

Average Income

$158,467

Median Household Income

3.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)