West New York, New Jersey
West New York: Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
About
West New York is a town located in the county of Hudson in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 49,708 and a population density of 14,452 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,132 inhabitants.
The town was created 125 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about West New York
| Population : | 53,132 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Hudson County |
| Postal code : | 07093 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 201 |
| Area : | 3.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 151 feet / 46 meters |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1898 (125 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:15:59 (1st May 2024) |
| Density : | 15,447 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West New York is located at 40°47'16"N 74°0'52"W (40.7878800, -74.0143100). It has 4 neighbors: Manhattan, North Bergen, Union City and Weehawken.
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- Official Website
Official website of West New York
West New York has 4 neighbours.
- Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, United States
- North Bergen township in Hudson County, New Jersey
- Union City The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. It is located on the Hudson River in northeastern New Jersey. Union City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
- Weehawken township of New Jersey
Demographics
The population of West New York increased by 6.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 49,708 | - | census |
| 2011 | 50,511 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,853 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 51,252 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 51,529 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,540 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,596 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,732 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 52,668 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 52,723 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,132 | 0.77% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,983 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,622 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -9.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,072 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,631 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.2% |
| White only, percent : | 32.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 63.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 31.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 325 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
West New York zip code is 07093.
County name: Hudson, County
fips: 34017
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $83,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $883 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $298 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $688 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,309 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.57 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,997 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,715 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 157,765 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,160 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,272 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,386 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 831 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 508 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 479 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 93 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 439.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.07 |
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People born in West New York (15)
People born in West New York, including basketball player and coach Ed Badger, John Armellino, Sterling Professor at Yale University Francis H. Ruddle, .
List
- John Mahnken (American basketball player) he was born in 16/06/1922
- Walter Hendl (American conductor) he was born in 12/01/1917
- Arthur L. Todd (American cinematographer) he was born in 12/02/1895
- Arthur Imperatore, Sr. (American businessman) he was born in 08/07/1925
- Dick Seay (American baseball player) he was born in 30/11/1904
- Frank Tabacchi (baseball umpire) he was born in 04/10/1910
- Harold Martin (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1918
- Harry Otis (American baseball player) he was born in 05/10/1886
- King Kamali (IFBB professional bodybuilder) he was born in 29/03/1972
- Vito Valentinetti (American baseball player) he was born in 16/09/1928
- Margaux Fragoso (American writer) she was born in 15/04/1979
- Artie Pitt (American gymnast (1913-2002)) he was born in 14/08/1913
Schools in West New York
College & universities near West New York, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185767 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York | West New York (NJ) | 07093-4623 |
| 455187 | Total Image Beauty Academy | Union City (NJ) | 07087 |
| 188687 | American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service | New York (NY) | 10019 |
| 188854 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | New York (NY) | 10023 |
| 188669 | The Ailey School | New York (NY) | 10019-4402 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near West New York, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Post offices near West New York
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forty Fifth Str Post Office | Union City (NJ) | 07087 |
| Guttenberg Post Office | West New York (NJ) | 07093 |
| Monitor Post Office | West New York (NJ) | 07093 |
| Tauru Post Office | West New York (NJ) | 07093 |
| West New York Post Office | West New York (NJ) | 07093 |
Other cities in Hudson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hudson County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 262,075 | The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. |
| Union City | 67,982 | The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| Bayonne | 65,165 | The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| North Bergen | 59,859 | Township in Hudson County, New Jersey |
| Hoboken | 53,081 | A city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| Kearny | 40,507 | Town in New Jersey |
| Secaucus | 21,602 | Town in New Jersey in eastern USA |
| Harrison | 20,481 | Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Weehawken | 14,442 | Township of New Jersey |
| Guttenberg | 11,015 | Town |
| East Newark | 2,581 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
West New York distances to largest New Jersey cities
