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West Orange township

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

West Orange township is located in Essex County, New Jersey. West Orange township has a 2026 population of 50,513. West Orange township is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 3.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,693 in 2020.

The median household income in West Orange township is $129,753 with a poverty rate of 7.41%. The median age in West Orange township is 41 years: 39.7 years for males, and 42.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males.

50.5K
Total Population
4,208
Density (mi²)
651 1.31%
Growth

West Orange township Population

West Orange township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202650,5136511.31%
202549,8626511.32%
202449,2116511.34%
202348,5603170.66%
202248,243-19-0.04%
202148,262-431-0.89%
202048,693-141-0.29%
201947,739-8-0.02%
201847,747180.04%
201747,7297701.64%
201646,959800.17%
201546,879530.11%
201446,826840.18%
201346,7422840.61%
201246,458190.04%
201146,4392320.5%
201046,164200.04%

Median Age

Overall: 41 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 39.7 years

West Orange township Adults

There are 38,146 adults, (8,717 of whom are seniors) in West Orange township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 24,929 (51.3%)
Male: 23,656 (48.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Orange township includes 43.1% White, 27.49% Black or African American, 14.8% other race, 5.2% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20,94043.1%
Black or African American13,35827.49%
Other race7,19214.8%
Two or more races4,4809.22%
Asian2,5245.2%
Native American910.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race6,68213.75%
Two or more races2,5405.23%
White1,3122.7%
Black or African American3200.66%
Native American530.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,62840.4%
Black or African American13,03826.84%
Asian2,5245.2%
Two or more races1,9403.99%
Other race5101.05%
Native American380.08%

West Orange township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Orange township 's average per capita income is $73,487. Household income levels show a median of $129,753. The poverty rate stands at 7.41%.

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$188,504-
Families$160,930$202,709
Households$129,753$175,750
Non Families$51,471$101,836

$73,487

Average Income

$129,753

Median Household Income

7.41%

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)