West New York

County:: Hudson County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.994
State:: New Jersey

West New York is a town located in Hudson County, New Jersey. West New York has a 2025 population of 49,562. West New York is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -5.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,542 in 2020.

The average household income in West New York is $97,117 with a poverty rate of 21.39%. The median age in West New York is 37.3 years: 35.7 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West New York includes 32.17% White, 27.4% other race, 7.62% Asian, 3.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	16,626	32.17%
Two or more races	14,247	27.57%
Other race	14,163	27.4%
Asian	3,937	7.62%
Black or African American	1,616	3.13%
Native American	1,094	2.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West New York Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West New York's average per capita income is $39,193. Household income levels show a median of $67,139. The poverty rate stands at 21.39%.

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	$78,732	-
Families	$71,333	$102,612
Households	$67,139	$97,117
Non Families	$50,913	$78,619

$39,193

Average Income

$67,139

Median Household Income

21.39%

Poverty Rate