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.

Westville, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,310

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.6%2,999

Black

11.4%490

Hispanic/Latino

10.7%460

Two or More

4.4%191

Asian

3.8%164

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%123

High School Diploma

32.2%1,028

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%301

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%536

Associate's Degree

11.6%370

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%477

Master's Degree

2.7%86

Professional Degree

2.2%69

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$196,000

Median Renti

$1,171

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%1,073

Renter-Occupied

42.5%794

Total Units

2,057

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%49

$50K–$100K

2.8%30

$100K–$150K

8.3%89

$150K–$200K

36.9%396

$200K–$300K

38.1%409

$300K–$500K

8.8%94

$500K–$1M

0.6%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

148

$1,000–$1,250

343

$1,250–$1,500

124

$1,500–$2,000

108

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%14

2010–2019

3.1%64

2000–2009

0.7%14

1990–1999

9.9%204

1980–1989

3.8%79

1970–1979

9.1%188

1960–1969

13.6%279

1950–1959

7.6%156

1940–1949

17%349

1939 or earlier

34.5%710

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.5%1,260

Electricity

23.3%435

Fuel Oil

8.4%156

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%9

Solar

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,639

Mean Household Incomei

$96,628

Per Capita Incomei

$42,396

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

2,486

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%93

$10K–$15K

3.5%66

$15K–$20K

5.4%100

$20K–$25K

10.1%188

$25K–$30K

0.6%12

$30K–$35K

3.8%71

$35K–$40K

5.4%100

$40K–$45K

1.1%21

$45K–$50K

3%56

$50K–$60K

7%130

$60K–$75K

7%130

$75K–$100K

10.4%195

$100K–$125K

8.2%153

$125K–$150K

15.7%293

$150K–$200K

6.5%121

$200K+

7.4%138

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

174

Residentsi

200

Avg. Tenant Renti

$438/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers173 homes79% occupied$438/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,639/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

85%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

13%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% 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

2235.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,255

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,310

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

149(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured