West New York, NJ Demographics

A map of West New York's Population by Race

West New York, New Jersey has an estimated population of 52,004, a slight decrease from the 52,912 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% Hispanic, 12.8% White, 7.9% Asian, 2.5% Black, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West New York, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West New York is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West New York, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West New York is ranked the 19th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West New York was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West New York's White Population

6,646 residents of West New York, or 12.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West New York is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. West New York ranks 681st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West New York's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West New York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.8%.

West New York is more White than neighboring Union City (9.5% White). West New York is less White than neighboring Guttenberg (17.2% White), Fairview (25.8% White), Cliffside Park (41.4% White), and Hoboken (65.5% White).

West New York's Black Population

1,303 residents of West New York, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West New York is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. West New York ranks 412th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West New York's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Black residents' share of West New York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

West New York is more Black than neighboring Fairview (1.3% Black). West New York is less Black than neighboring Guttenberg (4.3% Black), Union City (3.3% Black), Cliffside Park (2.7% Black), and Hoboken (3.2% Black).

West New York's Asian Population

4,087 residents of West New York, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West New York is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. West New York ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West New York's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of West New York's population has increased from 7.1% to 7.9%.

West New York is more Asian than neighboring Guttenberg (7.4% Asian), Union City (3.3% Asian), and Fairview (4.2% Asian). West New York is less Asian than neighboring Cliffside Park (14.4% Asian), and Hoboken (12.6% Asian).

West New York's Hispanic Population

39,467 residents of West New York, or 75.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West New York is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. West New York ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West New York's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of West New York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.9%.

West New York is more Hispanic than neighboring Guttenberg (66.8% Hispanic), Fairview (65.8% Hispanic), Cliffside Park (34.5% Hispanic), and Hoboken (13.4% Hispanic). West New York is less Hispanic than neighboring Union City (81.8% Hispanic).

West New York's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of West New York, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West New York is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West New York ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West New York's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West New York's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

West New York is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other). West New York is less Native American/Other than neighboring Guttenberg (1.4% Native American/Other), Union City (0.6% Native American/Other), Cliffside Park (2.2% Native American/Other), and Hoboken (0.5% Native American/Other).

West New York's Multiracial Population

397 residents of West New York, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West New York is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West New York ranks 665th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West New York's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Multiracial residents' share of West New York's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

West New York is less Multiracial than neighboring Guttenberg (2.9% Multiracial), Union City (1.4% Multiracial), Fairview (3% Multiracial), Cliffside Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Hoboken (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.