West New York, New Jersey Population 2022
West New York is a city located in Hudson County New Jersey. West New York has a 2020 population of 52,888. West New York is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually and its population has increased by 6.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,843 in 2010.
The average household income in West New York is $76,384 with a poverty rate of 19.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,296 per month, and the median house value is $326,900. The median age in West New York is 36.2 years, 35.3 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
West New York Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West New Yorkwas:
- White: 61.35%
- Other race: 26.41%
- Asian: 5.88%
- Black or African American: 3.12%
- Two or more races: 2.81%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.17%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,306 | 61.35% |
| Some Other Race | 13,906 | 26.41% |
| Asian | 3,099 | 5.88% |
| Black or African American | 1,644 | 3.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1,480 | 2.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 137 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.17% |
West New York Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,611 | 2.68 | 20.5 |
| Married | 7,511 | 3.44 | 25.7 |
| Non Family | 6,885 | 1.44 | 21 |
| Female | 3,049 | 3.15 | 14.8 |
| Male | 2,166 | 3.34 | 8.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,815 | 17.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,194 | 8.43% |
| High School Graduate | 10,261 | 27.07% |
| Some College | 4,682 | 12.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,521 | 4.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,435 | 19.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,992 | 10.53% |
West New York Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,421 | 19,056 | 5,227 |
| Other Race | 8,990 | 5,794 | 1,233 |
| White | 5,483 | 4,990 | 3,359 |
| Asian | 2,662 | 2,532 | 2,041 |
| Black | 1,405 | 1,332 | 669 |
| 2+ Races | 1,122 | 718 | 414 |
| Native American | 137 | 91 | 16 |
| Islander | 51 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.67%.
$32,260
Average Earnings
$37,189
Average Male
$25,661
Average Female
West New York Language by Age
West New York Language
17.21% of West New York residents speak only English, while 82.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 74.24% of the population.
West New York Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40,414 | 8,888 | 21.99% |
| Other | 3,311 | NaN% | |
| White | 7,307 | 1,027 | 14.06% |
| Multiple | 1,480 | 376 | 25.41% |
| Asian | 3,099 | 290 | 9.36% |
| Black | 1,644 | 219 | 13.32% |
| Islander | 90 | 90 | 100.00% |
19.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.44%
Male Poverty Rate
23.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in West New York is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West New York is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.29%.
West New York Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
West New York Married by Age and Sex
West New York Marriage
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.
West New York Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 318 | 1.00% |
| White | 315 | 1.24% |
| Other Race | 144 | 1.38% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.09% |
| Black | 5 | 0.33% |
West New York Veterans by Education
6.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
25.34%
Born in West New York
38.98%
Native Born
61.02%
Foreign Born
35.06%
Non Citizen
25.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
38.98% of West New York residents were born in the United States, with 25.34% having been born in New Jersey. 35.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52,888 | 55 | 0.10% |
| 2021 | 52,833 | 55 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 52,778 | 55 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 52,723 | 55 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 52,668 | -64 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 52,732 | 136 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 52,596 | 56 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 52,540 | 1,011 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 51,529 | 277 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 51,252 | 399 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 50,853 | 342 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 50,511 | 668 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 49,843 | 4,075 | 0.86% |
| 2000 | 45,768 | 7,643 | 1.84% |
| 1990 | 38,125 | -1,069 | -0.28% |
| 1980 | 39,194 | -1,433 | -0.36% |
| 1970 | 40,627 | 5,080 | 1.34% |
| 1960 | 35,547 | -2,136 | -0.58% |
| 1950 | 37,683 | -1,756 | -0.45% |
| 1940 | 39,439 | 2,332 | 0.61% |
| 1930 | 37,107 | 7,181 | 2.17% |
| 1920 | 29,926 | 16,366 | 8.24% |
| 1910 | 13,560 | 8,293 | 9.92% |
| 1900 | 5,267 | 0.00% |