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 2025 population of 10,763. West Caldwell township is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,975 in 2020.

The average household income in West Caldwell township is $195,829 with a poverty rate of 2.7%.The median age in West Caldwell township is 43.7 years: 43 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Caldwell township includes 81.95% White, 3.58% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	8,930	81.95%
Two or more races	1,187	10.89%
Asian	390	3.58%
Other race	198	1.82%
Black or African American	192	1.76%

West Caldwell township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Caldwell township's average per capita income is $85,250. Household income levels show a median of $154,439. The poverty rate stands at 2.7%.

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	$183,214	-
Families	$179,375	$216,545
Households	$154,439	$195,829
Non Families	$66,285	$118,819

$85,250

Average Income

$154,439

Median Household Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate