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The Town of West New York had a population of 52,004 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West New York ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Jersey. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West New York is located at latitude 40.7879 and longitude -74.0143 in Hudson County. The formal boundaries for the Town of West New York encompass a land area of 1 sq. miles and a water area of 0.33 sq. miles. Hudson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of West New York has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,004 (100%) |
| Population Density | 52,360 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 40 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $71,729 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,965 |
| Median Home Value | $465,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,736 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,694 (21.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 15,759 (72.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,283 (5.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 20,453 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Family Households | 13,204 (64.6%) |
The table below compares West New York to the other 700 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 19 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 611 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 562 | 20th |
| Diversity Index | # 378 | 46th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
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