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West Orange

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
12.003
State:
New Jersey

West Orange is located in Essex County, New Jersey. West Orange has a 2025 population of 49,862 . West Orange is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,693 in 2020.

The average household income in West Orange is $173,091 with a poverty rate of 7.22%. The median age in West Orange is 41.6 years: 40.2 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males.

49.9K
Total Population
4,154
Density (mi²)
651 1.32%
Growth

West Orange Population

West Orange Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Orange includes 45.37% White, 26.85% Black or African American, 13.68% other race, 5.31% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (45.37%)

Black or African American (26.85%)

Other race (13.68%)

Two or more races (8.58%)

Asian (5.31%)

Native American (0.21%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21,90345.37%
Black or African American12,96026.85%
Other race6,60213.68%
Two or more races4,1448.58%
Asian2,5645.31%
Native American1030.21%

West Orange Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Orange's average per capita income is $71,127. Household income levels show a median of $131,645. The poverty rate stands at 7.22%.

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$188,133-
Families$158,036$200,489
Households$131,645$173,091
Non Families$51,563$99,697

$71,127

Average Income

$131,645

Median Household Income

7.22%

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)