West Park is a CDP located in Cumberland County New Jersey. West Park has a 2024 population of 1,820. West Park is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 16.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,566 in 2020.
The average household income in West Park is $95,069 with a poverty rate of 13.4%. The median age in West Park is 42 years: 40.8 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 971 | 62.24% |
| Other race | 256 | 16.41% |
| Black or African American | 207 | 13.27% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 6.6% |
| Native American | 22 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 596 | 2.62 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 274 | 1.26 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Married | 255 | 3.89 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Female | 37 | 2.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 30 | 4.13 | 100 | 0 |
3.68
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 10.11% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 11.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 10.11% |
| High School Graduate | 410 | 42.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 108 | 11.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 607 | 145 |
| Black | 123 | 75 | 17 |
| Other Race | 123 | 87 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 68 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 41 | 28 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 9 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 68.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,045 | $85,938 | $65,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,393 | $83,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $75,882 | $14,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,854 | $77,727 | $55,469 |
| Some College | $68,333 | $46,641 | $69,479 |
$68,854
Average Earnings
$77,727
Average Male
$55,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.26% of West Park residents speak only English, while 16.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 256 | 97 | 37.89% |
| Hispanic | 342 | 88 | 25.73% |
| White | 971 | 74 | 7.62% |
| Black | 207 | 38 | 18.36% |
13.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.27%
Male Poverty Rate
20.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Park is Other, with 37.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Park is White, with 7.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.35% |
| High School | 15.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.79% |
| Some College | 4.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,913 | $110,604 |
| Households | $67,917 | $95,069 |
| Married Families | $80,515 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,272 | $72,627 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 9.93% |
| Other Race | 19 | 13.57% |
| Black | 8 | 3.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.58%
Born in West Park
95.58%
Native Born
4.42%
Foreign Born
3.01%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
95.58% of West Park residents were born in the United States, with 75.58% having been born in New Jersey. 3.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,820 | 130 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 1,690 | 130 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 1,560 | 30 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 1,530 | -36 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 1,566 | 0 | 0% |