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West Milford township

County:
Passaic County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
76.051
State:
New Jersey

West Milford township is located in Passaic County, New Jersey. West Milford township has a 2026 population of 25,636. West Milford township is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 3.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,781 in 2020.

The median household income in West Milford township is $132,114 with a poverty rate of 3.04%. The median age in West Milford township is 46.7 years: 47.8 years for males, and 45.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.6 males.

25.6K
Total Population
337
Density (mi²)
323 1.28%
Growth

West Milford township Population

West Milford township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202625,6363231.28%
202525,3133231.29%
202424,9903231.31%
202324,6671490.61%
202224,518-72-0.29%
202124,590-191-0.77%
202024,781-77-0.31%
201926,324-48-0.18%
201826,372-46-0.17%
201726,418300.11%
201626,388-36-0.14%
201526,424160.06%
201426,40860.02%
201326,402200.08%
201226,382-11-0.04%
201126,3935432.1%
201026,250150.06%

Median Age

Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 47.8 years

West Milford township Adults

There are 20,077 adults, (5,051 of whom are seniors) in West Milford township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 12,569 (50.9%)
Male: 12,136 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Milford township includes 82.28% White, 3.05% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20,32882.28%
Two or more races2,50010.12%
Other race7543.05%
Black or African American7222.92%
Asian3291.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander380.15%
Native American340.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,7387.04%
Other race7152.89%
White5122.07%
Black or African American1500.61%
Native American130.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,81680.21%
Two or more races7623.08%
Black or African American5722.32%
Asian3291.33%
Other race390.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander380.15%
Native American210.09%

West Milford township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Milford township 's average per capita income is $72,645. Household income levels show a median of $132,114. The poverty rate stands at 3.04%.

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$159,901-
Families$151,261$178,663
Households$132,114$155,566
Non Families$72,159$97,517

$72,645

Average Income

$132,114

Median Household Income

3.04%

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)