West New York, NJ Demographics

A map of West New York's Population by Race

West New York, New Jersey had a population of 52,912 in 2020. It was 12.6% White, 2.3% Black, 7.1% Asian, 75.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West New York, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West New York is the 19th most populous. 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's White Population

6,649 residents of West New York identify as White, or 12.6%. This makes the White share of the population of West New York considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West New York is ranked #681 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

West New York is more White than neighboring Union City (10% White). West New York is less White than neighboring Guttenberg (20.2% White), Fairview (23.4% White), Cliffside Park (43.5% White), and Hoboken (67.3% White).

West New York's Black Population

1,234 residents of West New York identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of West New York slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West New York is ranked #409 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

West New York is more Black than neighboring Union City (2% Black), and Fairview (1.6% Black). West New York is less Black than neighboring Guttenberg (2.9% Black), Cliffside Park (2.6% Black), and Hoboken (3.5% Black).

West New York's Asian Population

3,745 residents of West New York identify as Asian, or 7.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West New York roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West New York is ranked #207 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

West New York is more Asian than neighboring Union City (3.5% Asian), and Fairview (4.6% Asian). West New York is less Asian than neighboring Guttenberg (8.9% Asian), Cliffside Park (14.7% Asian), and Hoboken (10.8% Asian).

West New York's Hispanic Population

40,114 residents of West New York identify as Hispanic, or 75.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West New York considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West New York is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

West New York is more Hispanic than neighboring Guttenberg (65.5% Hispanic), Fairview (66.7% Hispanic), Cliffside Park (34.8% Hispanic), and Hoboken (14.1% Hispanic). West New York is less Hispanic than neighboring Union City (82.4% Hispanic).

West New York's Native American/Other Population

506 residents of West New York identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West New York roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West New York is ranked #101 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

West New York is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hoboken (0.9% Native American/Other). West New York is less Native American/Other than neighboring Guttenberg (1.1% Native American/Other), Fairview (1.8% Native American/Other), and Cliffside Park (1.5% Native American/Other).

West New York's Multiracial Population

664 residents of West New York identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West New York roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, West New York is ranked #657 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

West New York is more Multiracial than neighboring Union City (1.1% Multiracial). West New York is less Multiracial than neighboring Guttenberg (1.5% Multiracial), Fairview (2% Multiracial), Cliffside Park (2.8% Multiracial), and Hoboken (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.