Demographics & People — West New York, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 51,683 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~52,800 |
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| Median Age | 37.2 |
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| Total Households | 20,645 |
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| Family Households | 12,743 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5127 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,626 |
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| Black or African American | 1,616 |
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| Asian | 3,937 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 39,448 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 40,475 |
| Other groups | 37,367 |
| Hispanic: South American | 9,474 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,686 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 8,309 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 7,956 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 6,985 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,252 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 4,201 |
| Hispanic: Ecuadorian | 3,812 |
Language
| English Only | 11,000 |
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| Spanish | 33,071 |
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| Population 5+ | 49,205 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 550 |
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| Population 18+ | 42,123 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West New York, New Jersey.
