Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West Orange, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

48,585

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.4%19,628

Black

26.8%13,038

Hispanic/Latino

22.4%10,907

Asian

5.2%2,524

Two or More

4%1,940

Other

1%510

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%38

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%545

High School Diploma

15.5%5,216

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%1,540

Some College (1+ yr)

11%3,694

Associate's Degree

5.8%1,958

Bachelor's Degree

29.4%9,921

Master's Degree

16.6%5,581

Professional Degree

4.3%1,435

Doctorate

2.4%811

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

52.6%

Graduate+

23.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$557,300

Median Renti

$1,897

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.2%11,881

Renter-Occupied

30.8%5,285

Total Units

17,870

Homeownership

69.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%181

$50K–$100K

1.5%183

$150K–$200K

1.3%150

$200K–$300K

6.9%822

$300K–$500K

30.6%3,640

$500K–$1M

53.2%6,315

$1M+

5%590

Rent Distribution

Under $500

275

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

177

$1,000–$1,250

244

$1,250–$1,500

514

$1,500–$2,000

1,629

$2,000+

2,194

Year Built

2010–2019

4.5%798

2000–2009

5.5%983

1990–1999

5.4%963

1980–1989

7.2%1,291

1970–1979

7%1,248

1960–1969

11.1%1,981

1950–1959

24.2%4,318

1940–1949

10.4%1,853

1939 or earlier

24.8%4,435

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%13,390

Electricity

13.8%2,369

Fuel Oil

3.3%571

Bottled/LP Gas

3%520

No Fuel

1.4%236

Other

0.5%80

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$129,753

Mean Household Incomei

$175,750

Per Capita Incomei

$63,229

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

27,162

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%591

$10K–$15K

2.5%436

$15K–$20K

1.8%314

$20K–$25K

1.7%294

$25K–$30K

2.6%438

$30K–$35K

3.5%596

$35K–$40K

2%336

$40K–$45K

2.3%388

$45K–$50K

1.7%285

$50K–$60K

3%512

$60K–$75K

5.5%944

$75K–$100K

9.9%1,700

$100K–$125K

8.7%1,486

$125K–$150K

7.4%1,278

$150K–$200K

13.4%2,294

$200K+

30.7%5,274

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

634

Residentsi

715

Avg. Tenant Renti

$439/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers289 homes85% occupied$481/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8284 homes98% occupied$409/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC57 homes100% occupied$370/mo rent

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $129,753/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

73.1%

Very low income$39K–$65K/yr

23.1%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48.5% of subsidized households are minority

13.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

83.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12,81326.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

550

Philippines

505

India

307

China

299

United Kingdom

279

Poland

205

Canada

176

Guatemala

120

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,209

Avg. Commutei

34.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,477

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,064(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured

West Orange, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026