West New York, NJ

Census Place

2024 Population

52,004

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.2

0.268% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

19.4%

9.38% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$71,729

6.84% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$465,600

Population & Diversity

West New York, NJ is home to a population of 52k people, from which 68.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 60.1% of West New York, NJ residents were born outside of the country (31.2k people).

In 2024, there were 1.12 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (17.1k people) in West New York, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.65k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

68.1%

2024 Citizenship

68.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 68.1% of West New York, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West New York, NJ was 68.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West New York, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West New York, NJ

Other (Hispanic)
17.1k ± 1.92k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.94k
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.65k ± 1.2k

75.9%

Hispanic Population

39.5k people

75.9% of the people in West New York, NJ are hispanic (39.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West New York, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
279,408 ± 12,782 people
Dominican Republic
210,288 ± 11,131 people
Mexico
108,737 ± 8,049 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

Foreign-Born Population

60.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

31.2k people

57.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29.9k people

As of 2024, 60.1% of West New York, NJ residents (31.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West New York, NJ was 57.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West New York, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
102 ± 87
Gulf War (2001-)
67 ± 72

West New York, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West New York, NJ.

Economy

The economy of West New York, NJ employs 27.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West New York, NJ were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,317 people), Retail Trade (3,272 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (2,660 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($139,172), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,074), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,500).

Employment

Occupations

27.7k

2024 Value

± 1,715

0.632%

1 Year growth

± 8.33%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West New York, NJ grew at a rate of 0.632%, from 27.5k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West New York, NJ, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,537 people), Management Occupations (2,514 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,483 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West New York, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

27.7k

2024 Value

± 1,715

0.632%

1 Year growth

± 8.33%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West New York, NJ grew at a rate of 0.632%, from 27.5k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West New York, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,317 people), Retail Trade (3,272 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (2,660 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West New York, NJ, though some of these residents may live in West New York, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,541

Median earning men ± $5,224

$33,890

Median earning women ± $3,604

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($145,899), Information ($88,139), and Public Administration ($81,647).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($101,071), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,821), and Public Administration ($61,773).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West New York, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.914%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}

Andy Kim

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

The student population of West New York, NJ in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 44 male students and 227 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West New York, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (87 and 46.5%), White (74 and 39.6%), Black or African American (17 and 9.09%), and Asian (6 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in West New York, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York (197 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West New York, NJ are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (74 and 37.6%), General Cosmetology (61 and 31%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (43 and 21.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 271 students enrolled in West New York, NJ, 16.2% men and 83.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 142 records, of which 79.6% were women and 20.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
74 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
43 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in West New York, NJ was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in West New York, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

197 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York with 197 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West New York, NJ, which is 0.132 times less than the 174 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 87 degrees mean that there were 1.18 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 74 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West New York, NJ was $465,600 in 2024, which is 1.4 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $410,200 to $465,600, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in West New York, NJ is 23%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West New York, NJ have an average commute time of 34.5 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in West New York, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$465,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$38,815

$4,694

Median Property Taxes

±$562

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West New York, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West New York, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

23%

Homeownership

2024

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 23% of the housing units in West New York, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 21.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West New York, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,729

Median Household Income

± $6,715

20.5k

Number of Households

± 1,394

In 2024, the median household income of the 20.5k households in West New York, NJ grew to $71,729 from the previous year's value of $67,139.

The following chart displays the households in West New York, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West New York, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.482

2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.486

2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Public Transit (37.1%)
Drove Alone (28.8%)
Worked At Home (13.7%)

In 2024, 37.1% of workers in West New York, NJ used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (28.8%) and those who worked at home (13.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West New York, NJ have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.03% of the workforce in West New York, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West New York, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West New York, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West New York, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West New York, NJ (10k out of 51.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West New York, NJ is Hispanic, followed by Other and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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